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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR
BLUED &
STAINLESS
STEEL
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
CALIBERS
.22 Hornet, .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
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RUGER
NO. 1
SINGLE SHOT RIFLES
For Product Service on This Model Please Call:
(603) 865-2442 (See p. 26)
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE TRANS-
FERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR PRE-
SENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
S/1-02 R5
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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:
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 can be fined or sent to
prison.”
ADVERTENCIA
“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 cr
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!”
ime to store or leave a loaded
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.”
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New Jersey:
“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED
FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”
New Y
“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS
ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE WEAPONS STORAGE. ALL WEAPONS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED
AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE
FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO
CHILDREN AND ANY OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.”
ork City:
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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WARNING – LOCKING DEVICES
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This firearm was originally sold
with a key-operated locking device.
While it can help provide secure
storage for your unloaded firearm,
any locking device can fail. All
guns are designed to fire if they
are loaded and the trigger is
pulled. Therefore, never install the
locking device inside the trigger
guard or in any way that it can
possibly pull the trigger! Do not
leave the keys in the lock.
DO NOT INSTALL
INSIDE TRIGGER GUARD
The ultimate responsibility for
secure storage of any firearm must
depend upon its owner and his or
her individual circumstances.
Guns should be securely stored
unloaded, in a secure location,
separate from their ammunition.
See “Storage Warning”, page 22.
INSTALL LOCK
AS SHOWN HERE
NEVER INSTALL
LOCKING DEVICE
INSIDE TRIGGER GUARD
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation of Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
To Load and Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To Unload Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cartridge Extraction and Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
To Clear a Malfunction (“Jam”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
To Minimize Malfunctions (“Jams”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Basic Disassembly and Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 20
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Quick Detachable Sling Swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Attaching Ruger Scope Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Parts Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
“Ruger” is a registered U.S. trademark.
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WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Locking Devices 5 Trigger Adjustment 13
Alterations 7 Unloading 14
Manual Safety 10 Malfunctions 16
Ammunition 10 Disassembly 17
Lead Exposure 11 Lubrication 21
Loading 11 Storage 22
Handling 12 Parts Purchasers 27
Firing 13
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFUL-
LY BEFORE USING.
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
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
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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 9.
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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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
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.”)
Figure 3. Safety selector in “FIRE”
(full forward) position. The safety selec-
tor should be moved to this position
when the gun user is actually fir-
only
ing 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.”
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).
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WARNING – MANUAL SAFETY
SAFE
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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
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 AMMUNITION
WARNING below and LOADING WARNING on page 11.
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.
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WARNING – AMMUNITION
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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WARNING – LEAD EXPOSURE
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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. 9).
3. Insert a cartridge of the correct caliber into the chamber only when you are
ready to shoot.
WARNING –LOADING
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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
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4. Raise the lever fully until the lever latch engages, closing and locking the
breech block. (Note: On the upward stroke of the lever, the breech block is
locked before the lever latch engages. However, the rifle should not be fired or
“dry fired” unless the lever latch is engaged.)
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WARNING – HANDLING
Never carry the rifle loaded with the safety selector in the “FIRE” position. If
dropped or struck with the safety off, the
rifle may fire. Such a discharge can occur
with or without the trigger being directly
struck or touched. Never rest a loaded
rifle against any object. (wall, fence, vehicle, tree, etc.) because there is always the
possibility that the rifle will be jarred or
slide from its position and fall with sufficient force to discharge. Keep safety on
unless actually firing.
Never lower (uncock) the firing pin with
a loaded cartridge in the chamber. Under
such circumstances the firing pin will be
in direct contact with the primer of the
loaded cartridge and a light accidental
blow to the firing pin can readily cause
the gun to discharge.
ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF
DROPPED
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER
UNTIL YOU ARE ACTUALLY READY
TO FIRE THE RIFLE.
5. The rifle is now loaded and cocked, and the safety is engaged.
6. To fire the rifle, with the rifle pointing in a safe direction, push the safety forward to the “Fire” position, then place the index finger on the trigger and
squeeze it. Pulling (squeezing) the trigger will discharge the cartridge. Always
be certain that you know where the bullet will strike when you fire the rifle.
Keep the thumb off of the safety when firing, as recoil can cause it to bruise
the thumb.
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SAFESAFE
WARNING – FIRING
When firing the No. 1 rifle be sure that
bystanders are well clear of the shooter and
standing a safe distance to the rear. Empty cartridge cases are hot and are normally ejected
from the rifle to the rear with some force. They
could cause injury to any person who is standing
too closely behind the shooter. Shooters should
be particularly cautious concerning ejected cartridge cases striking the face. Tilt the rifle away
from you when opening the lever. Always wear
shooting glasses and hearing protectors.
EJECTED BRASS IS HOT
WARNING –TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT
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This precision trigger has been
carefully adjusted at the factory
and permanently secured. Do
not alter any factory setting! You
can create an unsafe condition
and the rifle may fire unexpectedly, or not fire at all.
You should be especially careful
to keep the safety on at all times
except when actually firing and
keep your finger off the trigger
unless you are squeezing it to
fire, in order to minimize the
possibility of accidental discharge.
DO NOT TAMPER
WITH TRIGGER
KEEP SAFETY ON UNLESS FIRING
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3
SAFETY IN
"SAFE"
POSITION
WARNING – UNLOADING
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When there is a cartridge in the chamber and the safety selector is in the
“Fire” position, the cartridge will discharge if the trigger is pulled. It is
absolutely essential for the user to know
how to completely unload it.
“Completely” means fully opening the
lever, removing a chambered cartridge,
and checking to be sure the rifle is
empty. The safety selector should always
be in the “Safe” position when the rifle
is being unloaded. See the “Operation of
Safety” section of this manual.
ALWAYS CHECK TO BE
SURE RIFLE IS UNLOADED
TO UNLOAD RIFLE
(Keep the Rifle Pointed in a Safe Direction)
UNLOAD THE RIFLE IMMEDIATELY WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED SHOOTING.
1. Move the safety selector fully to the “Safe” position if the rifle is cocked.
2. Depress the lever latch and fully lower the lever to open the breech and to
eject the chambered cartridge.
3. Inspect the chamber to be certain the cartridge has been extracted. Leave the
breech block open.
CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE
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4. If you wish to store the rifle with the action shut, after making sure the chamber is empty, fully shut the lever.
5. Move the safety selector to the “Fire “ position and with the rifle pointed in a
safe direction, pull the trigger.
CARTRIDGE EXTRACTION AND EJECTION
When the lever is lowered the fired cartridge case is automatically extracted and
ejected. Check the chamber to be sure it is empty before closing the lever. If
automatic ejection is not desired, remove the forearm and back-off the ejector
strut adjustment screw until the ejector spring unit can be removed.
(See Figure 4) The ejector will then function as an extractor only, and the cartridge (or fired cartridge case) will be partially removed from the chamber by the
final downward motion of the lever. If the ejector spring unit is replaced, do not
over-tighten the ejector strut adjustment screw because that will bind the
action. The force of ejection can be altered to some extent by moving the adjustment screw.
Figure 4
TO CLEAR A MALFUNCTION (“JAM”)
If a jam occurs, immediately put the safety selector in the “Safe” position and be
certain the muzzle of the rifle is at all times pointing in a safe direction.
Then study the situation to determine the nature of the jam and how best to
clear it.
–If a cartridge or fired case is caught between the breech block and the bar-
rel, or if it is not extracted and remains in the chamber, don’t try to force
the lever shut. Lower the lever and breech block fully and carefully remove
the jammed cartridge or case.
–When attempting to extract a cartridge that is “stuck” in the chamber do
not use any type of tool that is likely to act as a “firing pin” and discharge
the cartridge should the tool impact on the primer.
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–After clearing a jam, inspect the gun mechanism to determine if dirt might
be the cause of the problem. Excess lubricant or grease can cause cartridges to feed sluggishly or fail to extract. An accumulation of grease or
dirt on the face or sides of the breech block, under the extractor, or in the
chamber can contribute to cartridge feeding problems. (See section on
“Care and Cleaning”, p. 20).
–After clearing a jam, inspect all cartridges that have been removed from
the gun. Safely dispose of any cartridges which are in any way damaged.
–If it appears that the rifle is not at fault and that the jam was caused by the
type of cartridge being used, then try another type.
–Examine your fired cartridge cases. If they have split, blown or bulged
heads, stop using that ammunition and promptly return the rifle to the
factory for examination.
–If the above procedures do not result in a smooth and reliable feeding
firearm, don’t use the rifle. The RUGER
ly to our Newport Product Service Department for inspection and repair, if
required. See the “Service and Parts Policy” section of the manual for
packing and shipping information.
WARNING – MALFUNCTIONS
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If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or binds
when being chambered or when the
breech block is closed, do not attempt to
force it into the chamber by pushing or
striking the lever. Most failures of a car-
tridge to feed or to chamber are caused by
ammunition that is incorrect, dirty, or
defective.
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NO. 1 can be returned direct-
Whatever the cause, the gun user must,
above all, recognize that jams can result
in the very potentially dangerous situation
of a cartridge discharging before it is
chambered. If this occurs, the cartridge
case will rupture and its fragments will fly
out of the gun with sufficient force to
cause injury. Always wear shooting glasses
and hearing protectors!
STRIKING PRIMER CAN
BURST CARTRIDGE
TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS (“JAMS”)
Firearms of all makes and types are susceptible to occasional malfunctioning due
to a cartridge not feeding into the chamber, or due to a cartridge or fired case
not being extracted and ejected.
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To minimize the possibility of such occurrences the gun user should:
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SAFETY IN
"SAFE"
POSITION
–Use ammunition of the correct caliber and type which is loaded to U.S.
Industry Specifications. Do not use cartridges that are deformed, or cartridges that have been reloaded.
–Clean and lubricate the gun in accordance with the instructions in this
manual.
–Learn to correctly operate the lever and how to properly load and empty
the chamber.
–If the mechanism shows signs of not functioning correctly, or if a part is
damaged or broken – don’t use the rifle. Have it inspected and repaired.
For most repairs we recommend that Ruger guns be returned to the factory.
However, if a gun has a cartridge in it which cannot be removed, then it is a violation of Federal Regulations to ship that loaded gun whether it be by U.S. Mail
or by common carrier. Contact our Newport Product Service Department at
(603) 865-2442.
BASIC DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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WARNING – DISASSEMBLY
Always unload a firearm
before cleaning, lubrication,
disassembly or assembly.
UNLOAD BEFORE CLEAN-
ING
It is preferable to carry out these procedures on a workbench or table which has
a covered top. A piece of shallow nap rug or an old, coarse blanket is an ideal
covering. Such a covering not only reduces the chances of the rifle slipping and
being scratched, but it serves also to trap pins, plungers and springs that may
otherwise get lost. It is advisable to have a container – such as a shoebox – in
which each part can be placed as it is removed from the gun.
Before attempting to disassemble the rifle for the first time, study the parts
drawing and parts list so as to be familiar with the relative position, appearance
and name of each part. Carry out the disassembly slowly, and carefully note the
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position of the part in the gun before starting to remove it. If a part is under
spring tension (such as, the Safety or Trigger) remove it cautiously and anticipate
the direction the spring and plunger are most likely to “jump.”
WARNING: If a spring or plunger become lost do not use a substitute. Springs of
correct tension are vital to the safe and reliable performance of firearms. Before
starting disassembly, remove the sling, scope and rings and place the rear sight
blade in its down flat position.
DISASSEMBLY
(Rifle Must Be Unloaded Prior To Disassembly)
1. Keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction! Open the underlever and put the
safety in the “Safe” position.
2. CHECK TO BE CERTAIN THAT THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY!
3. Study the drawing below and those on pages 8 and 19. Use a screwdriver
whose tip correctly fits the screw slot.
4. Remove the forearm by unscrewing the forearm takedown screw and gently
pulling the forearm away from the receiver.
5. With hammer cocked, insert a “slave pin” through hole in hammer strut.
6. Pull trigger to release hammer spring tension.
7. Remove the hammer spring and strut as an assembly.
8. Lower the lever, unscrew lever pivot screw and lever pivot pin.
9. Remove hammer.
10. Raise lever to close breech, then lower lever about halfway and pull downward, removing the breech block, breech block arm and the linkage as a unit
from the bottom of the receiver.
11. Remove the ejector, ejector plunger, and ejector plunger spring.
This is the extent of disassembly required for routine inspection, cleaning and
lubrication. Further disassembly is not
recommended!
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LEVER PIVOT
SCREW
Figure 5
Figure 6
REASSEMBLY
1. Reassemble ejector, ejector plunger and spring in receiver.
2. Assemble breech block, breech block arm, ejector roller and linakge as shown
in Figure 5, page 18 and replace as a unit into receiver while holding the
ejector against the inside receiver wall.
3. Position hammer in the lever and engage the lever and link as shown in
Figure 6, above.
4. Hold the ejector against the inside receiver wall and insert the lever into the
receiver.
5. Move the lever to its closed position while depressing the trigger.
6. Replace pivot pin and retaining screw.
7. Replace hammer spring and strut assembly, cock the hammer and remove
slave pin.
8. Reassemble forearm to receiver and tighten forearm takedown screw.
9. With the rifle pointed in a safe direction, check operation of lever, breech
block, trigger and safety.
REGARDING ACCURACY: The accuracy of any rifle can vary depending upon the
make and type of cartridges used in it. Such being the case, if your RUGER
NO. 1 rifle does not perform to expectations, it is advisable to try several brands
and types of cartridges to determine which one delivers the best accuracy, before
proceeding further. If your rifle is not as “accurate” as you believe it should be,
before concluding that some serious fault exists, run the following checks:
1. Be certain the forend screw is snugly tightened.
2. Be certain the bore is clean and free from accumulated metal fouling (deposit-
ed by metal jacketed and lead bullets). See the “Care and Cleaning” section of
this manual.
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3. Check the sights for tightness, setting and alignment.
!
4. Rest the forend on your hand, not directly onto a rest. Never rest the barrel
directly onto a rest.
If everything is tight, the bore is clean, the sights are properly aligned and secure
but the accuracy problem persists, DO NOT alter the stock bedding in any way.
Do not scrape away wood and do not bed with “glass,” plastic, epoxy, etc. Once a
rifle stock has been altered, it cannot be r
Department.
If you still have an accuracy problem, write a brief letter to our Product Service
Department in Newport, New Hampshire 03773 and describe the nature of the
problem based on the use of factory-loaded cartridges – not reloads. You will
receive a prompt response from us and if indicated, detailed instructions with
regard to the return of the rifle.
eworked by our Product Service
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE
CONTAINS NO CARTRIDGES.
A firearm must be free of rust, dirt, grease and firing residues to function safely
and reliably. Periodic maintenance, which includes inspection of components to
determine if they are in proper working order, is absolutely essential. Firing
deposits particles of bullet lubricant and powder in the bore, chamber, receiver
and other parts of the rifle. There is no fixed rule as to how frequently the cleaning should be carried out, but the alert gun owner soon learns that any firearm
functions most reliably and accurately when it is free of accumulations of grease
and other firing residues.
Basic cleaning equipment includes: A correct size cleaning rod equipped with
bore brushes (fiber and brass) and a tip in which a cloth patch can be inserted,
patches, powder solvent, lubricant, small lint-free cloths and a toothbrush. Use
correct size patches and brushes. Larger sizes will bind in the bore and can be
very difficult to remove! Insert rod from the chamber end of the barrel and push
firmly so the patch or brush emerges from the muzzle. Don’t reverse the rod
when a brush or patch is being used – it may bind. Don’t use patches or brushes
dripping with solvent or oil. Use rod and brushes with care so as not to damage
gun.
1. To clean the rifle thoroughly, disassemble to the extent described above, taking
care to put pins, screws and similar easily mislaid and ‘rolling’ components in
a tray or box.
2. Push-pull a solvent-wetted patch through the bore several times. Next, using a
solvent-wetted brush, run it the full length of the bore as many times as is
necessary to completely remove all foreign matter from the bore and chamber.
Dry the bore with clean patches and examine it. If bore remains fouled, repeat
the brushing. Complete the cleaning by dry-patch wiping of bore and chamber.
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3. Use a clean, solvent-wetted patch to remove firing residue and dirt from all
OIL
“reachable” surfaces inside the receiver. Use the solvent-wetted toothbrush to
dislodge caked dirt from components and from surfaces inside the receiver
that can’t be reached with a patch. Use cleaning patches or the cloth to remove
the solvent.
4. Wipe all surfaces – internal and external – with a very light coat of oil. Oil and
similar preparations “collect” dirt particles which can interfere with reliable
functioning of the rifle. Therefore, use these preparations very sparingly. A
drop of oil applied to the breech block assembly components, the pivot points
of the trigger mechanism, the safety, the lever, and the latch, will work into all
the parts that need lubrication.
5. Reassemble the rifle and carefully wipe all solvent, lubricating and preservative
preparations from the stock.
WARNING – LUBRICATION
!
Firing a rifle with oil, grease, or any other material even
partially obstructing the bore may result in damage to the
rifle and serious injury to the shooter and those nearby.
Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on ammunition.
If the powder charge of a cartridge is affected by the lubricant, it may not be ignited, but the energy from the
primer may be sufficient to push the bullet into the bore
where it may become lodged. Firing a subsequent bullet
onto the obstructed bore may damage the rifle and cause
serious injury or death to the shooter and those nearby.
Use lubricants properly. You are responsible for the proper
care and maintenance of your firearm.
IMPROPER LUBRICATION
DESTROYS GUNS
6. If the rifle is to be stored for an extended period, clean the rifle thoroughly.
Disassemble to the extent described elsewhere in this manual, taking care to
put pins and similar easily mislaid and “rolling” components in a tray. Rewipe
all surfaces with preservative oil. Reassemble and store properly.
STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!
USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE RIFLE FOR STORAGE.
Do not store the rifle in a leather case. Leather, and many cloth cases, attract
moisture even though they may appear to be perfectly dry.
TO RENDER THE RIFLE INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, open the action and check the chamber to be sure the rifle is completely unloaded! Remove the forend screw.
Carefully remove the forend and forend takedown nut. Open the lever and insert
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a pin through the hole in the front of the hammer spring strut. With the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction, pull the trigger and then remove the hammer spring
assembly toward the front of the rifle. Now open the action and unscrew and
remove the lever pivot screw on the left side of the receiver. The hammer can be
removed from the bottom of the receiver. Replace the lever pivot screw, the
forend nut, the forend, and the forend screw.
Store the hammer spring assembly and the hammer in different locations. When
disassembled in this manner, the rifle is inoperable. It is impossible to fire the
rifle until the hammer spring assembly and hammer have been correctly
replaced into the rifle.
To reassemble the rifle for firing, remove the forend screw, the forend, and the
forend takedown nut. Unscrew and remove the lever pivot screw. Reinsert the
hammer into the receiver and secure it with the lever pivot screw. Replace the
hammer spring assembly with the down-turned rear end of the strut facing
downward. Replace the forend nut, remove the pin from the front of the hammer
spring assembly. Replace the forend and tighten the forend screw. Check to be
sure that the lever, hammer, trigger, and safety mechanisms work fully and
freely. The rifle is now reassembled and can be loaded and fired normally.
While the rifle is less likely to be used by unauthorized persons when disassembled in the above manner, it is always safest to store a firearm with the
supplied locking device correctly installed, or to store the firearm in a gun safe
or other secure location, away from children and unauthorized adults. Guns
should always be stored securely, unloaded
tion.
and separate from their ammuni-
!
WARNING – STORAGE
Never place or store any firearm in
such a manner that it may be dislodged. Firearms should always be
stored securely and unloaded, away
from children and careless adults. Use
the locking device originally supplied
with this firearm for storage.
The use of a locking device or safety
lock is only one aspect of responsible
firearms 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 any other
unauthorized person.
STORE SECURELY & UNLOADED
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QUICK DETACHABLE SLING SWIVEL
1. When attaching any QD swivel to its base, make sure the rotating gate is
FULLY ENGAGED on the pin and there is no gap between the rotating gate
and the swivel body. (See illustration below). A QD SWIVEL NOT ENGAGED
CAN ACCIDENTALLY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS BASE.
Pin
Full Engagement
Here
Spring Plunger
Rotating Gate
No Gap Here
Swivel Body
Base
(attached
Swivel Loop
to firearm)
Rotating Gate
Pin
Spring Plunger
To Attach Swivel To Base:
a. Press plunger.
b. Rotate gate.
c. Insert pin into base.
d. Rotate gate until pin enters hole in gate, then release plunger.
e. Make sure spring plunger fully engages pin, leaving no gap between gate and
swivel body.
f. To detach swivel, reverse the above procedure.
2. Each time you use your rifle with a sling, be sure the QD swivel is fully
engaged. Also, be sure to check the swivel periodically in the field to make certain it is fully engaged.
3. Brush, tree limbs or other obstructions can pull at the swivel, sling, carry
strap, scope or the firearm itself. If this happens, always check the swivel
IMMEDIATELY to be sure it is fully engaged.
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4. NEVER CLIMB OVER A FENCE, JUMP A DITCH, SCALE STEEP HILLS OR
ROCKS, OR CLIMB A TREE OR TREE STAND WITH A LOADED FIREARM.
PRACTICE THE RULES OF FIREARM AND HUNTING SAFETY.
(See pp. 35 - 38)
Failure to follow these safety rules could result in a swivel accidentally becoming
detached from its base. If this happens, the firearm could fall, causing damage to
the firearm or scope, and even accidentally discharge resulting in injury or death
to yourself or others.
ATTACHING RUGER SCOPE RINGS
Each Ruger telescope ring is a mated assembly of a top and a base. Do not mix
the parts of the two ring assemblies as they are not interchangeable. On the
underside of each mounting ring assembly there is an integral lug, located off
center with respect to the front and back sides of the mount. The lug is nearer to
the front surface. By reference to the lug, the mounting ring can be correctly
assembled with the front of the ring toward the muzzle of the rifle.
1. Disassemble one ring and reassemble over the scope body between the turret
and the eyepiece. Remember - the lug on the base should be on the front side
of the scope.
2. Install the four top screws. Do not tighten.
3. Disassemble the other ring and install it on the forward section of the scope
tube with the lug forwardly also. Install the four top screws. Again, do not
tighten.
4. Assemble the rings to the receiver with the lugs engaging the recesses in the
top surface of the receiver. Tighten the clamp nuts so that the rings are locked
to the semicircular cuts on the sides of the receiver.
5. Rotate the scope until cross-hairs are aligned properly and slide scope to
desired eye relief. Then tighten the eight top screws each a bit at a time to grip
the scope body.
6. Sight in according to the directions with your scope.
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SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(For Standard Rifles Equipped With Open Sights)
The folding leaf rear sight is adjustable for elevation. The slide must be moved
one graduation to change the point of impact by approximately one inch at 25
yards. Shooting to determine the slide setting for ‘zero’ at a particular distance
should be done from a bench rest and over a measured distance. Use only a small
screwdriver with a blade tip that exactly fits the screw-head. Loosen the screws
only slightly so the slide doesn’t move too freely. Move the slide in the direction
you want the point of impact of the bullet to move. When the slide is positioned
at the desired height, carefully tighten both screws.
Lateral (windage) adjustment is made by “drifting’ the sight base in its slot. Place
a short brass rod against the sight base (and only the base) and tap the sight in
the direction you wish to move the point of impact.
SUGGESTED SIGHT PICTURE
Top of front sight even with top of
rear sight slide. Front sight centered in notch of rear sight slide.
Target bull’s-eye centered on top
of front sight.
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SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY
!
If you have any question with regard to the performance of your RUGER
NO. 1 rifle please write or call (603-865-2442) our Product Service Department
in Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing all circumstances and conditions involved. If you should return your rifle to the factory for repair, or order
parts for it, please comply with the following suggestions for prompt service:
WARNING: BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM, BE
ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT IS UNLOADED. DO
NOT SHIP CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM.
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR
RUGER NO. 1 rifles returned to the factory for repair should be sent to:
Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service Department, Newport,
New Hampshire 03773. Telephone (603) 865-2442.
Guns should be sent prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments.
The Federal Gun Control Act, as well as the laws of most States and localities, do
not prohibit an individual (who is not otherwise barred from purchasing or possessing a firearm) from shipping a firearm directly to the manufacturer for
repair. However, before you ship your rifle to us, be certain that your State or
locality does not have a law or regulation which will prohibit you from receiving
the rifle from us after it has been repaired. If such receiving is prohibited, then
please have a Federally Licensed firearms dealer ship the gun to us. If your rifle
is sent to us by a dealer, it will be returned to him after being repaired. If a handgun (pistol or revolver) is shipped by an individual who does not hold a Federal
Firearms License, it must be shipped via U.P.S. (Next Day Air). Persons who do
not hold a Federal Firearms License are prohibited by Federal law from shipping
a handgun by Mail. Handguns mailed in violation of the law are impounded by
the Post Office.
DO NOT SEND GUN BOXES OR LITERATURE THAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE
COLLECTOR’S ITEMS – THESE ARE INVARIABLY DAMAGED OR
DESTROYED IN SHIPMENT. Please do not include rifle case, sling, telescopic
sights or custom accessories with a firearm being shipped to the factory for service. Rifles and shotguns may be shipped via Parcel Post. Always insure your shipment.
Enclose a letter which includes your name, address, telephone number, serial
number and model of the firearm. Describe in detail the trouble you have experienced with your firearm, or the work you wish to have done. Merely stating that
the firearm “needs repair” is inadequate information.
Work performed will bear a net minimum labor charge of $20.00 plus a $12.00
shipping and handling charge. The charge for rebluing the Ruger No. 1 rifle is
$50.00 plus a $12.00 shipping and handling charge. Custom gunsmithing service
for nonstandard alterations are NOT AVAILABLE from Ruger Product Service
Departments.
We cannot fit wood to Ruger No. 1 rifles originally sold as barreled actions.
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WARNING –PARTS PURCHASERS
!
!
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from the factory
are correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are
complicated mechanisms and IMPROPER FIT-
TING OF PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE
FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO THE
SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. The pur-
chaser and installer of parts must accept full
responsibility for the correct adjustment and
functioning of the rifle after such installation.
PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY
ORDERING PARTS
Please contact the New Hampshire Product Service Department for parts availability and current prices. All parts orders for the RUGER
sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Product Service Department, 411 Sunapee
Street, Newport, New Hampshire, 03773, (603) 865-2442.
We cannot comply with open account or C.O.D. requests. Payment in the form of
a check, money order, Visa or Mastercard must accompany your order. Credit
Card orders must include the account number, expiration date and whether it is
a Visa or Mastercard account. Minimum parts order is $1.00 plus a $3.50 shipping and handling charge. Order parts by Part Number and Part Name and
include the entire serial number of the firearm for which the parts are being
ordered. There is a minimum net labor charge of $20.00 plus $12.00 shipping
and handling if the parts are factory fitted. All factory-fitted parts are fitted on an
exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts.
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NO. 1 should be
Because the receiver of the Ruger No. 1 rifle is a serial numbered component, it
is defined as a “firearm” by Federal law and is not sold as a separate component.
*Parts designated by an asterisk must be factory fitted. These parts are fitted on
an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. We will not return
any part that is broken, malfunctioning, badly worn or has been modified. See
“Warning — Parts Purchasers”, above.
CAUTION: Firearm users are cautioned that a gun containing
modified, broken, malfunctioning, or badly worn parts should not
be fired.
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RUGER®NO. 1 RIFLE
PARTS LIST
Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING
(See Exploded Views on Page 34)
Part Name Part No. Model
**Barrel, Specify Model, Caliber & All Blued or Stainless Models
Barrel Length
Barrel Rib, with Dovetail S-135 Standard, Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical,
Specify Model & Caliber International - Blued Models
Barrel Rib, with Dovetail KS-132 Tropical - Stainless Models
Specify Model & Caliber
Barrel Rib, with Dovetail KS-135 Medium Sporter - Stainless Model
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Specify Model & Caliber
Barrel Rib, without Dovetail S-130 Standard, Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical,
Specify Model & Caliber International - Blued Models
Barrel Rib, without Dovetail KS-130 Standard - Stainless Models
Specify Model & Caliber
Barrel Rib Dowel, Front S-151 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International
Barrel Rib Dowel, Front S-152 Standard - Blued Models
Barrel Rib Dowel, Front KS-152 Standard, Medium Sporter, Tropical - Stainless Models
Barrel Rib Dowel, Front S15101 Medium Sporter (.45-70 caliber only
Barrel Rib Dowel, Rear S-151 Standard, Light Sporter, Medium Sporter,
Tropical (.375 cal. only
Barrel Rib Dowel, Rear KS-151 Standard, Medium Sporter, Tropical - Stainless Models
Barrel Rib Dowel, Rear S-152 Tropical
Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) S-139 Light Sporter, International
), International - Blued Models
)
**These parts are factory fitted on an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. Please contact the New Hampshire Product
Service Department at (603) 865-2442 for the correct part number.
Part Name Part No. Model
Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) S-138 Standard, Medium Sporter, Tropical - Blued Models
Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) KS-137 Medium Sporter - Stainless Model
Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) KS-138 Standard, Tropical - Stainless Models
Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) D06101 Standard, Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, International
- Blued Models
Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) KD06101 Standard - Stainless Models
Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) S-137 Tropical (.375 cal. only
Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) KS-137 Medium Sporter, Tropical - Stainless Models
Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) S-138 Tropical
*Breech Block S-10 All Blued Models
*Breech Block KS-10 All Stainless Models
*Breech Block Arm S-9 All Models
*Breech Block Assembly A-214 All Blued Models
*Breech Block Assembly KA-214 All Stainless Models
Ejector, Specify Model & Caliber S-125 All Blued Models
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Ejector, Specify Model & Caliber KS-126 All Stainless Models
Ejector Cam S-13 All Models
Ejector Cam Pivot Pin S-45 All Models
Ejector Plunger S-29 All Models
Ejector Plunger Spring S-30 All Models
Ejector Roller S-27 All Models
Ejector Strut S-46 All Models
Ejector Strut Adjustment Screw S-49 All Models
Ejector Strut Spring S-48 All Models
Ejector Strut Swivel S-47 All Models
* Firing Pin S-11 All Models
* Firing Pin Spring KE-48 All Models
* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Alexander Henry 70060 Light Sporter
* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Alexander Henry 70058 Tropical (.375 cal. only
* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Alexander Henry 70057 Tropical - Blued Models
* Forearm, With Escutcheon, 70063 Tropical - Stainless Models
Alexander Henry, Laminated
)
) - Blued Model
Part Name Part No. Model
* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Alexander Henry 70059 Medium Sporter - Blued Models
* Forearm, With Escutcheon, 70064 Medium Sporter - Stainless Model
Alexander Henry, Laminated
* Forearm, With Escutcheon, International 70054 International
* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Semi-Beavertail 70056 Standard - Blued Models
* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Beavertail 70062 Standard - Stainless Models
* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Semi-Beavertail 70055 Varminter - Blued Models
* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Beavertail 70061 Varminter - Stainless Model
Forearm Escutcheon S-50 All Models
Forearm Take Down Nut S-88 All Models
Forearm Take Down Screw S-51 All Models
Front Sight Base S06505 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International
Front Sight Base KS06502 Tropical - Stainless Models
Front Sight Base KS06504 Mediuam Sporter - Stainless Model
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Front Sight Base Set Screw D-70 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International
Front Sight Blade Assembly D06702A Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International
Front Sight Plunger Spring D-69 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International
Front Sight Retaining Plunger D-68 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International
* Hammer S-17 All Blued Models
* Hammer KS-17 All Stainless Models
Hammer Spring S-18 All Models
Hammer Spring Retaining Washer S-59 All Models
Hammer Strut S-25 All Models
Hammer Strut Assembly A-212 All Models
Hammer Transfer Block S-15 All Models
Hammer Transfer Block Pivot Pin S-26 All Models
* Lever S-6 All Blued Models & Standard
(.25/06 cal. only) Stainless Model
* Lever KS-6 Standard, Medium Sporter, Tropical, Varminter - Stainless
* Lever Assembly S-6B All Blued Models & Standard
(.25/06 cal. only
) Stainless Model
* Lever Assembly KS-6B Standard, Medium Sporter, Tropical, Varminter - Stainless
* Lever Latch S-7 All Blued Models & Standard
(.25/06 cal. only) Stainless Model
Part Name Part No. Model
* Lever Latch KS-7 Standard, Medium Sporter, Tropical, Varminter - Stainless
Lever Latch Pivot Pin S-40 All Blued Models & Standard
Lever Latch Pivot Pin KS-40 Standard, Medium Sporter, Tropical, Varminter - Stainless
Lever Latch Spring S-41 All Models
Lever Link and Pin Assembly A-206 All Models
Lever Pivot Pin S-43 All Blued Models
Lever Pivot Pin KS-43 All Stainless Models
Lever Pivot Screw S-44 All Blued Models
Lever Pivot Screw KS-44 All Stainless Models
Muzzle Cap S01341 International
Muzzle Cap Escutcheon D13300 InternationaI
Muzzle Cap Screw D13200 InternationaI
Pistol Grip Cap, Not Illustrated S-97 All Blued Models
Pistol Grip Cap, Not Illustrated KS-97 All Stainless Models
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Pistol Grip Cap Medallion, Not Illustrated S-61 All Models
Pistol Grip Cap Screw, Not Illustrated S-36 All Models
Rear Sight D-77 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International
Receiver Filler Screws (2 Req’d), C-83 Varminter
Not Illustrated
Recoil Pad D06304 All Models
Recoil Pad Screws, (2 Req’d.) D-84 All Models
* Safety SC-52 All Blued Models
* Safety KSC-52 All Stainless Models
Safety Arm S-16 All Models
Safety Arm Pivot Pin S-32 All Models
Safety Bar S-22 All Models
Safety Bar Arm Assembly S-22A All Models
Safety Bar Pivot Pin S-58 All Models
Safety Detent Spring S-54 All Models
Safety Detent Spring Pin S-39 All Models
Safety Retaining Pin, (2 Req’d.) S-31 All Models
(.25/06 cal. only) Stainless Model
Part Name Part No. Model
Scope Base, Not Illustrated SC-24VA-A Varminter - Blued Models
Scope Base, Rear, Not Illustrated KSC-132 Varminter - Stainless Model
Scope Base Screws (4 Req’d), Not Illustrated B-89 Varminter - Blued Models
Scope Base Screws (4 Req’d), Not Illustrated KB-89 Varminter - Stainless Model
Scope Ring Clamp, Not Illustrated D-74 All Blued Models
Scope Ring Clamp, Not Illustrated, Matte KD-74M All Stainless Models
Scope Ring Nut, Not Illustrated D-73 All Blued Models
Scope Ring Nut, Not Illustrated, Matte KD-73M All StainlessModels
Scope Base Torx
Scope Base Torx
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Head Screw, (8 Req’d.) MPF07600 All Blued Models
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Head Screw, (8 Req’d.) KMPF07600M All Stainless Models
Scope Rings, medium rings, Not Illustrated S-100RM Blued Models
Scope Rings, medium rings, Not Illustrated KS-100RM Stainless Models
Scope Rings, high rings, Not Illustrated KS-100RH Stainless Models
Sear Adjustment Screw S-56 All Models
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* Sear & Trigger Assembly A-256 All Blued Models
(Includes Sear, Sear Link & Sear Link Pin)
* Sear & Trigger Assembly, Clear Coated KA-256 All Stainless Models
(Includes Sear, Sear Link & Sear Link Pin)
Sear Pivot Pin S-33 All Models
Sear Spring S-42 All Models
Sling Swivel S-85B All Models
Sling Swivel Band S-142 Light Sporter
Sling Swivel Band S-144 Tropical (.375 cal. only) - Blued Model
Sling Swivel Band KS-144 Tropical (.375 cal. only) - Stainless Model
Sling Swivel Band S-145 Tropical - Blued Models
Sling Swivel Band KS-145 Tropical - Stainless Models
Sling Swivel Band S-143 Medium Sporter - Blued Model
Sling Swivel Band KS-143 Medium Sporter - Stainless Model
Sling Swivel Band Set Screw D-70 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical
Sling Swivel Escutheon, (2 Req’d.) D12900 International
Sling Swivel, Front D13100 International
Part Name Part No. Model
Sling Swivel Mounting Screw, Rear S-87 All Blued Models
Sling Swivel Mounting Screw, Rear KS-87 All Stainless Models
Sling Swivel Nut, Front S-86A Standard, Varminter
Sling Swivel Screw D13000 International
Sling Swivel Screw, Front S-86B Standard, Varminter - Blued Models
Sling Swivel Screw, Front KS-86B Standard, Varminter - Stainless Models
Stock Bolt S-37 All Models
Stock Bolt Washer S-38 All Models
* Stock, Butt, Complete With Cap & Pad 70052 All Blued Models
* Stock, Butt, Laminated, 70053 All Stainless Models
Complete With Cap & Pad
†Torx®Key Wrench, Not Illustrated MPF07601 All Models
(for scope base Torx®Head Screw)
*Trigger SC-20 All Blued Models
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*Trigger, Clear Coated KSC-20 All Stainless Models
*Trigger Assembly (Includes Trigger, A-254 All Blued Models
Trigger Spring Adjustment Screw & Sear Adjustment Screw)
*Trigger Assembly, Clear Coated KA-254 All Stainless Models
(Includes Trigger, Trigger Spring Adjustment Screw & Sear Adjustment Screw)
Trigger Adjustment Spring S-53 All Models
*Trigger Guard S-2 All Blued Models
*Trigger Guard KS-2 All Stainless Models
Trigger Guard Retaining Pin, (2 Req’d.) MS06600 All Models
Trigger Pivot Pin S-33 All Models
Trigger Spring Adjustment Screw S-34 All Models
Williams Gib Lock, Sight Clamp Rear, D-83 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International
Not Illustrated
Williams Gib Lock Screw, Not Illustrated D-64 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International
*PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FITTED
† Contact the Newport, NH Product Service Department (603-865-2442) for price.
RUGER®NO. 1 RIFLE
EXPLODED VIEW
NOTE: Not all the components shown
in this drawing are standard equipment
on all models. Please see catalog to
determine which type of sighting
equipment, barrel rib, forearm, etc., is
standard on a particular model.
INTERNATIONAL MODEL
COMPONENT PARTS
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THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING
We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful
purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that
ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a
way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used in
a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and satisfaction,
and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
Firearms do not cause accidents! Firearms accidents are almost always found to
have been the result of carelessness, or ignorance on the part of the shooter of the
basic rules of safe gun handling.
The following rules must be observed by gun users at all times. Safe gun handling
is not just desirable, it is absolutely essential to your safety, the safety of others, and
the continuation of gun ownership and sport shooting as we know it today.
1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.
Not all firearms are the same. The
method of carrying and handling
firearms varies in accordance with the
mechanical provisions for avoiding
accidental discharge and the various
proper procedures for loading and
RUGER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
USING THIS FIREARM.
®
unloading. No person should handle
any firearm without first having thoroughly familiarized himself with the
particular type of firearm he is using,
and with safe gun handling in general.
2. ALWAYS KEEP THE
MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind your
target, even when dry-firing. Never let
the muzzle of a firearm point at any
part of your body or at another person.
This is particularly important when
loading or unloading a firearm. In the
event of an accidental discharge, no
injury can occur as long as the muzzle
is pointing in a safe direction. A safe
direction means a direction which will
not permit a discharged bullet to strike
a person, or to strike an object from
which the bullet may ricochet.
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A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage
property. Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun
is pointing whenever you handle it, and be sure that you are always in
control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall
or stumble. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN
USE
.
Firearms should be loaded only
when you are in the field or on the
target range or shooting area,
ready to shoot. Firearms and
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SAFETY IN
"SAFE"
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POSITION
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ammunition should be securely
locked in safes, racks or cabinets,
or by using the locking device supplied with the firearm, when not in
use. Ammunition should safely be
stored separate from firearms.
Store your firearms out of sight of
visitors and children. It is the gun
owner’s responsibility to be certain
that children and persons unfamiliar with firearms cannot gain
access to firearms,
ammunition, or components.
4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SHOOTING.
Even a bit of mud, snow or excess
lubricating oil or grease in the
bore may cause the barrel to
bulge, or even burst on firing, and
can cause serious injury to the
shooter and bystanders. Be sure
that you are using ammunition of
the proper caliber and loading for
the gun you are using. If the
report or recoil on firing seems
weak, or doesn’t seem quite right,
CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY,
unload your firearm, and check to
be sure that no obstruction has
become lodged in the barrel.
Never try to shoot out an obstruction!
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6. WEAR SHOOTING
GLASSES AND HEARING
PROTECTORS WHEN
YOU SHOOT.
All shooters should wear protective shooting glasses and adequate hearing protectors when
shooting. Exposure to shooting
noise can damage hearing, and
adequate eye protection when
shooting is essential.
5. BE SURE OF YOUR
TARGET BEFORE YOU
SHOOT.
Don’t shoot unless you know
exactly where your bullet is going
to strike. Be sure of the bullet
stop behind your target, even
when dry-firing with an unloaded
gun. If you are in the field hunting, do not fire at a movement or
noise. Take the time to be
absolutely certain of your target
before you pull the trigger.
7. NEVER CLIMB A TREE
OR FENCE WITH A
LOADED FIREARM.
Put the firearm down carefully
before climbing a fence, and
unload it before climbing or
descending a tree or jumping over
a ditch or other obstruction. Never
pull or push a loaded firearm
toward yourself or another person.
When in doubt, or whenever you
are about to do anything awkward,
unload your gun!
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8. DON’T SHOOT AT A
HARD SURFACE, OR AT
WATER.
Bullets can glance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of
water and travel in unpredictable
directions with considerable
velocity.
9. NEVER TRANSPORT A
LOADED FIREARM.
Firearms should always be
unloaded before being placed in a
vehicle. A suitable carrying case
or scabbard should be used to
carry an unloaded firearm to and
from the shooting area.
10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES WHEN
SHOOTING.
Don’t drink until the day’s shooting is over. Handling firearms
while under the influence of alcohol in any form, or medications
that could affect your judgement
or co-ordination, constitutes a
criminal disregard for the safety
of others.
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A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY
ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS
One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management has
remained unchanged since starting in business, Sturm, Ruger & Company,
Inc., had its beginning in a small machine shop occupying a rented frame
building in Southport, Connecticut. In January, 1949, with an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea, William B. Ruger and Alexander M.
Sturm started production of a .22 caliber autoloading pistol – a design
which was so successful that it became the cornerstone upon which one of
the most comprehensive lines of sporting firearms ever made in America
was established. After Alex Sturm’s death in 1951, William B. Ruger continued to direct the company alone and today, as Chairman Emeritus of the
Board, he continues to provide the guidance which has made this 52 yearold company a sound and successful enterprise.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, in this relatively short time, has established itself
as a leading small arms design organization, developing a unique and broad
line of fine quality sporting, military and police firearms to become one of
the world’s most famous producers of revolvers, pistols, rifles and shotguns.
From 1949 thru 2001 Ruger craftsmen have built many millions of
firearms.
During its five decades of growth and progress under the leadership of
William B. Ruger, the company has developed a business philosophy and
implemented policies which represent a constructive influence in the life of
modern America. From the beginning, Sturm, Ruger & Company played a
positive role in conservation efforts and has supported the interests of
shooters through such groups as the National Rifle Association, National
Shooting Sports Foundation, and many regional sportsmen’s organizations.
The company has always endeavored to market its firearms for constructive
and recreational purposes, to emphasize the traditional aspects of shooting,
to render meaningful public services and to encourage shooters in constructive, responsible, and safe participation in the shooting sports.
Today, Sturm, Ruger & Company is particularly mindful of those elements
which have contributed to the creation of its success, and extends heartfelt
thanks to its many loyal employees and customers.
A current catalog of Ruger firearms is available free upon request to
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Southport, CT 06490
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WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN
PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM
The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any
seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be
designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a
“full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has elected not to provide any written warranty, either “limited” or “full”, rather than to
attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and
the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied warranties under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As
the extent and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from
state to state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger &
Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in
providing service to owners of Ruger firearms.
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
http://www.ruger.com
“Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens”
A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ANY RUGER
FIREARM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE FACTORY FREE ON REQUEST.
THESE INSTRUCTION MANUALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT
WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS.
“RUGER”, the Sturm, Ruger logo, “SINGLE-SIX”, “BLACKHAWK”, “REDHAWK”, “SECURITY-SIX”,
“SPEED-SIX”, “SERVICE-SIX”, “BEARCAT”, “OLD ARMY”, “10/22”, “MINI-14”, “MINI THIRTY”,
“RANCH RIFLE”, “M77”, “77/22”, “GP-100”, “SP101”, “P-85” and “VAQUERO”
are registered U.S. trademarks.
“77/50” is a Ruger trademark.
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