Ruger Caulking Gun User Manual
For Product Service on This Model Please Call:
(603) 865-2442 (See p. 26)
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE
TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR
PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
S/4-05 R7
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
BLUED &
STAINLESS
STEEL
CALIBERS
.22 Hornet, .204 RUGER, .218 Bee, .223,
.22-250, .220 Swift, 6mm Rem., .243,
.257 Roberts, .25-06, .270 Win., .280 Rem.,
7x57mm, 7mm Rem. Mag., .7mm STW,
.308 Win. Mag., 30-06, .300 Win. Mag.,
.338 Mag., .270 Weatherby, .300
Weatherby, .375 H&H, .416 Rem.,
.416 Rigby, .45-70, .458 Mag., & .458 Lott
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR
RUGER
®
NO. 1
SINGLE SHOT RIFLES
S
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WARNING
“Children are attracted to and
can operate firearms that can
cause severe injuries or death.
Prevent child access by always
keeping guns locked away and
unloaded when not in use. If you
keep a loaded firearm where a
child obtains and improperly uses
it, you may be fined or sent to
prison.”
ADVERTENCIA
State-By-State Warnings
Certain states require by law that their own specified warning
notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by
the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold
in that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations. Because our products may be
sold in these states, we include the following:
California:
“A los niños los atraen las armas
de fuego y las pueden hacer
funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses
lesions graves y la muerte. Evite
que los niños tengan accesso a las
armas de fuego guardándolas
siempre con llave y descargadas
cuando no las esté utilizando. Si
usted tiene un arma de fuego
cargada en un lugar en que un
niño tiene acceso a ella y la usa
indebidamente, le pueden dar una
multa o enviarlo a la carcel.”
Connecticut:
“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY
RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”
Florida:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY
IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TO
STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN
THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18
YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR
OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION
OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF
UNSOUND MIND.”
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Maine:
“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A
CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE
SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE
TRIGGER LOCKS.”
Maryland:
“WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause
death or serious injury. It is a crime to store or leave a loaded
firearm in any location where an individual knew or should
have known that an unsupervised minor would gain access to
the firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!”
Massachusetts:
“WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY
GENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device that
fully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000
firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year
in the United States. In addition, there are more than a
thousand suicides each year by younger children and
teenagers who get access to firearms. Hundreds more die from
accidental discharge. It is likely that many more children
sustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally on
others. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it is
imperative that you keep this weapon locked in a secure place
and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theft
or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps may
result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances
may result in your liability for these deaths.”
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM,
RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE
UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A
TAMPER-RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED
OR KEPT IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.”
New Jersey:
“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED
FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”
New York City:
“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS
ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARM
STORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY, FIREARMS
SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A
LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR
AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND
OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.”
North Carolina:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM
THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A
REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS ACCESSIBLE
TO A MINOR.”
Texas:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR
ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE
WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN
OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”
Wisconsin:
“IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE
REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE
FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD
IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITS
THE FIREARM.”
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Please check with your licensed retailer or state police for
additional warnings which may be required by local law or
regulation. Such regulations change constantly, and local
authorities are in the best position to advise you on such legal
matters.
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LOCKING DEVICE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – USE OF LOCKING DEVICES
• Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction,
including when you are installing or removing your
locking device.
• Always verify that your firearm is completely unloaded
before installing your locking device.
• Do not
install locking devices in the trigger guard;
always keep your fingers and locking device outside the
trigger guard during device installation and removal.
• Store firearms, ammunition and keys separately and
securely, away from children and careless adults; do not
store your firearm with the keys in the locking device.
• Do not attempt to work the action of your firearm with
the locking device in place; this may damage your
firearm.
• While locking devices are an important aid to security
measures, they are not a substitute for safe firearm
handling and proper storage. Remember that any
mechanical device can be bypassed with enough time,
knowledge, determination and equipment.
LOCKING DEVICES MUST BE USED
SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY
Use the Correct Lock: While the basic locking device is substantially
similar for all Ruger
®
firearms, due to the different shapes of the many
Ruger
®
firearms, some firearms utilize different locking devices. The 1 1/2”
lock (without the vinyl coating) is for use with
RUGER®NO. 1
Rifles. It
is very important to use the correct locking device!
To Install the Factory-Supplied Locking Device:
1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers outside the
trigger guard at all times!
2. Be sure the firearm is completely unloaded and contains no cartridges or
cartridge cases!
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Correct Installation of Lock
For Ruger®No. 1®Rifles Only
3. Open the action completely. Keep the action open during installation of
the locking device.
4. Apply the lock by placing the shackle of the lock into your Ruger
®
No. 1
Rifle as shown below.
5. Close the lock by pressing the shackle into the body of the lock (the part
that receives the key) as tightly together as possible. The lock has
bumpers and the shackle is coated with a non-marring material that will
not harm the metal finish of your firearm; be careful not to dent or
scratch wooden stocks.
6. Once the lock is securely closed, turn the key to its locked position and
remove it
. Pull firmly on the lock to test the connection and be sure it is
locked. Do not leave or store your firearm with the key in the lock! Store
your locked unloaded firearm and the key in secure, separate locations,
away from ammunition, children, or unauthorized adults.
FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT
CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use
and care for your RUGER®NO. 1 rifle properly.
Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can
properly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, etc. with
live ammunition. If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or
use a particular type of gun safely, then you should seek supervised
instruction. Such personalized instruction is often available from gun
dealers, gun clubs or police departments. If none of these sources can
help you, write to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill
Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400. They will assist you.
The person with a gun in their possession has a full-time job. You cannot
guess; you cannot forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely.
Do not use any firearm without having a complete understanding of its
particular characteristics and safe use. Remember: There is no such
thing as a foolproof gun.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation of Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To Load and Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To Unload Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cartridge Extraction and Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
To Clear a Malfunction (“Jam”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To Minimize Malfunctions (“Jams”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Basic Disassembly and Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 21
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Quick Detachable Sling Swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Attaching Ruger Scope Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Shipping Firearms For Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 - 33
Parts Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 38
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
“Ruger” is a registered U.S. trademark.
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WARNING–ALTERATIONS
This product was designed to
function properly in its original
condition. Alterations can make it
unsafe. Do not alter any part or add
or substitute parts or accessories
not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
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FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER®NO. 1 is an under-lever, falling-block, single-shot rifle.
Although it follows in some characteristics the Farquharson design, in
mechanical details it embodies features never previously found in rifles of this
type.
The No. 1 receiver forms a rigid connection between the barrel and butt stock.
The butt stock is mortised into the receiver, and a longitudinal bolt passes
through the stock and binds the stock and receiver together. A heavy steel
extension from the receiver is used for forearm attachment. The concealed
hammer is retracted upon the first opening motion of the lever and can never
strike the firing pin unless the breech block is fully elevated into firing position.
The swinging transfer block functions to virtually lock the firing pin in its
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Locking Devices 5 Trigger Adjustment 14
Alterations 8 Unloading 15
Manual Safety 11 Malfunctions 17
Ammunition 11 Disassembly 18
Lead Exposure 12 Lubrication 22
Loading 12 Storage 23
Handling 13 Shipping 26
Firing 14 Parts Purchasers 27
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
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forward position against gas pressure during firing. The action handles rimmed,
semi-rimmed, rimless and belted cartridges, and the extractor-ejector
mechanism provides great leverage with only moderate force applied to the lever.
RUGER
®
NO. 1 rifles are manufactured in blued steel, stainless steel,
lightweight, standard, and heavyweight barrel models, with “semi-beavertail,”
“Alexander Henry,” and “International” (full-length) style walnut forends, or
weather resistant laminated hardwood in the case of the stainless steel models.
They are all mechanically identical and all versions incorporate integral scope
mount bases.
All mechanical components are made of heat-treated chrome-molybdenum or
stainless steel with music wire coil springs throughout the mechanism. The rifle
is equally usable by right-hand and left-hand shooters.
NOMENCLATURE
Figure 1. In this illustration the rifle has just been fired and an empty cartridge case is
shown in the chamber. The manual safety is shown in its forward “FIRE” (“OFF”) position,
permitting the sear to release the hammer and the rifle to fire. The safety selector should
always be “ON” in its rearmost “SAFE” position whenever the rifle is not actually being fired.
See page 10.
OPERATION OF SAFETY
The RUGER®NO. 1 rifle has a two-position, ambidextrous manual safety
located atop the rear of the receiver. It is operated by sliding it fully backward
and forward with the thumb.
The safety can be moved to the safe position only when the hammer is cocked.
Fully operating the under lever cocks the rifle. The rifle can be loaded and
unloaded while the safety is in the “Safe” position. The safety mechanism blocks
movement of the sear, and retracts the hammer slightly. It is the retracting of
the hammer which creates the feeling of ‘resistance’ when the safety is being
moved to the “Safe” position. When the hammer is cocked, the hammer spur
protrudes slightly below the lever. See the notation in Figure 1. The protrusion
of the hammer serves as a cocking indicator that can be felt and seen.
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Figure 3. Safety selector in “FIRE”
(full forward) position. The safety
selector should be moved to this
position only when the gun user is
actually firing the rifle. If you chose not
to fire, immediately
return the safety to
the “SAFE” position shown in Figure 2.
(When the safety is in the “FIRE”
position, it is referred to as being “off.”)
Figure 2. Safety selector in “SAFE” (full
rearward) position. The safety selector
should be in this position when the
underlever is open to load a cartridge, or to
unload a live round. Whenever a cartridge
is chambered, the safety selector should be
in the “SAFE” position unless the rifle is to
be fired immediately. Keep the safety in this
position except when actually firing. (When
the safety is in the “SAFE” position, it is
referred to as being “on.”)
When the rifle is loaded, unless it is to be fired immediately, THE SAFETY
SHOULD BE AT ITS EXTREME REARWARD POSITION with the word “SAFE”
fully visible (on some older models the letter “S” appears). When operating the
safety (with the thumb) the user will feel additional resistance to movement of
the safety before it reaches its extreme rearward position. That resistance should
not be assumed to indicate the safety is in the safe position.
Practice with an unloaded rifle, moving the safety into the “Safe” and “Fire”
positions until you know the safety position’s correct positions. See Figures 2
and 3, below.
WARNING: When manipulating the safety, DO NOT HAVE ANY FINGER INSIDE
THE TRIGGER GUARD! When the safety selector is in the “Fire” position and the
trigger is pulled, the rifle will fire.
The safety selector should always be in the “Safe” position except when the gun
user is actually firing or unloading the rifle. The safety selector should
unfailingly be moved to the “Safe” position when the gun user ceases firing.
SAFETY POSITIONS
The safety selector is held in each of its positions by a spring. Therefore, the gun
user should frequently check the position of the safety selector to be certain it has
not been inadvertently moved. If the safety does not function properly, or if the
selector seems to move too easily, or if the safety selector does not seem firmly
positioned in either of its positions, stop using the rifle and return it to the
Newport Product Service Department for repair (see p. 26).
Death, serious injury, and damage
can result from the use of wrong
ammunition, bore obstructions,
powder overloads, or incorrect
cartridge components. Even the
strongest gun can be blown up by
excess pressure. Only use correct
ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry
Standards. Always
wear shooting
glasses and hearing protectors.
IMPROPER AMMUNITION
DESTROYS GUNS
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Keep the safety on unless actually firing.
Always move the safety fully to its intended
position and check it. The safety has two
positions –“SAFE” (also used for loading and
unloading) and “FIRE.” The safety is not on
“SAFE” until it is “clicked” fully rearward
and the word “SAFE” is fully visible. Never
depend on a safety mechanism or any other
mechanical device to justify careless
handling or permitting the rifle to point in
an unsafe direction. The only “safe” rifle is
one in which the breech block is open and
the chamber is empty.
KNOW HOW TO USE THE SAFETY
WARNING – MANUAL SAFETY
SAFE
AMMUNITION
RUGER®NO. 1 rifles are chambered for many of the most popular factoryloaded cartridges manufactured in accordance with U.S. industry practice. The
particular caliber for each rifle is rollmarked on the barrel. Use cartridges only of
the designated caliber that is marked on the barrel. Please see “Warning -
Ammunition” below and “Warning - Loading” on page 12.
AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE
OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR
AS A RESULT OF, THE USE IN ANY RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY,
OR NON-STANDARD, OR “REMANUFACTURED” OR HAND-LOADED
(RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE
FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.
WARNING – AMMUNITION
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WARNING – LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated
areas, cleaning firearms, or handling
ammunition may result in exposure to
lead and other substances known to the
state of California to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious
physical injury. Have adequate ventilation
at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after
exposure.
SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS
MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD
TO LOAD AND FIRE
Practice the important aspects of gun handling described below (with an
unloaded rifle) until you can perform each of the steps with skill and confidence.
But before loading the rifle, please read completely through this manual, and be
certain the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. Do not load the rifle until you
are ready to use it!
1. With the rifle pointed in a safe direction (see Rule 2, p. 35), press the lever
latch and fully lower the lever. This will expose the breech end of the chamber.
2. Move the safety selector fully rearward to the “Safe” position (see Figure 2,
p. 10).
3. Insert a cartridge of the correct caliber into the chamber only when you are
ready to shoot.
Know the caliber of your rifle you are loading and load
cartridges of only that caliber into it!
Before loading, be certain the primer of each cartridge is seated
flush with, or below, the surface of the cartridge case base. A
cartridge discharged by the closing of the breech mechanism
can result in possible serious injury to the shooter and those
nearby.
If a cartridge does not chamber readily, do not force it. Check
the bore and chamber to be certain that they are free of
obstructions and that each cartridge is the proper caliber and of
correct dimensions. If you cannot determine why the cartridge
will not fit, clear the rifle of all cartridges and write or call the
factory.
The wrong ammunition can destroy your gun and result in
serious injury.
BE SURE WHAT YOU LOAD
IS CORRECT
WARNING – LOADING
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