Ruger No. 1 Tropical .458 Lott
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Rifle · In Production · 1967
Also known as: Ruger No. 1H Tropical, Ruger Number One Tropical
Overview
The Ruger No. 1 Tropical is a single-shot falling-block hunting rifle chambered here in the potent .458 Lott dangerous-game cartridge. Part of the Ruger No. 1 family introduced in 1967, the Tropical (model 1H) is the heavy-barreled dangerous-game configuration, fitted with a barrel-band front sight, adjustable open express-style rear sights and a machined quarter-rib scope base. Its Farquharson-inspired underlever action drops the breechblock to load and cocks the internal hammer on closing, giving a compact, strong, break-open-free platform ideal for the largest African and Asian bores.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4082 g (144.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1022 mm (40.24") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Falling Block |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 700 m/s (2297 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 7938 J (5855 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 356 mm (14.02") |
| Number of Grooves | 8 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Safety mechanisms: Tang Safety
- Features: Falling Block Action, Underlever, Alex Henry Forend, Quarter Rib, Barrel Band Front Sight, Adjustable Open Sights, Integral Scope Base
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Civilian dangerous-game hunters
Production
Production years: 1967-present
The No. 1 Tropical is one of several No. 1 sub-models; specific .458 Lott chambering offered in the heavy-barrel Tropical configuration.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Lenard Brownell
Notes
Model designation 1H (Tropical). The .458 Lott is a lengthened, higher-capacity development of the .458 Winchester Magnum offering greater velocity and energy for the largest dangerous game; a .458 Lott chamber will also safely fire .458 Winchester Magnum ammunition.
Background
Ruger stockmaker Lenard Brownell, who shaped the No. 1, recalled testing the action: 'There was never any question about the strength of the action. I remember, in testing it, how much trouble I had trying to tear it up. In fact, I never did manage to blow one apart.'