Ruger Caulking Gun 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 AL W A YS ACCOMP ANY THIS FIREARM AND BE TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP , OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR PRESENTED T O ANOTHER PERSON. S/4-05 R7 READ THE INSTR[...]

2 W ARNING “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 W arnings Certain[...]

3 Maine: “ENDANGERING THE WELF ARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEA VE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MA Y BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEP ARA TE. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP . USE TRIGGER LOCKS.” Mar yland: “W ARNING: Children can operate firearms which may c[...]

New Jersey: “IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE T O LEA VE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.” New Y ork City: “THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONL Y ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARM ST ORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY , FIREARMS SHOULD BE ST ORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCA TION THA T IS BOTH SEP ARA TE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION A[...]

5 LOCKING DEVICE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING – 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 trig[...]

6 Correct Installation of Lock For Ruger ® No. 1 ® Rifles Onl y 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 rece[...]

FIREARMS SAFETY -YOUR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONST ANT CONSIDERA TION 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 ou[...]

W ARNING–AL TERA TIONS 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 AL TER ANY GUN 8 FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS– R EAD THE INSTRUCTIONS AND W ARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL THORO[...]

9 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 barr[...]

10 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[...]

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 DES[...]

12 W ARNING – 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 aft[...]

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 possibili[...]

This precision trigger has been carefully adjusted at the factory and permanently secured. Do not alter any factory setting! Y ou can create an unsafe condition and the rifle may fire unexpectedly , or not fire at all. Y ou should be especially careful to keep the safety on at all times except when actually firing and keep your finger off the trigg[...]

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 empt[...]

16 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. (Se[...]

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 cartridge to feed or to chamber are caused by ammunition that is incorrect, dirty , or defective. Whatever the cause, the gun user must, above all, recogni[...]

18 T o minimize the possibility of such occurrences the gun user should: – 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 [...]

19 position of the part in the gun before starting to remove it. If a part is under spring tension (such as, the Safety or T rigger) remove it cautiously and anticipate the direction the spring and plunger are most likely to “jump.” W ARNING: If a spring or plunger become lost do not use a substitute. Springs of correct tension are vital to the[...]

20 REASSEMBL Y 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 19 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[...]

21 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 wo[...]

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 pr[...]

TO RENDER THE RIFLE INOPERA TIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, open the action and check the chamber to be sur e the rifle is completely unloaded! Remove the forend screw . Carefully remove the forend and forend takedown nut. Open the lever and insert a pin through the hole in the front of the hammer spring strut. Wi[...]

24 QUICK DET ACHABLE SLING SWIVEL 1. When attaching any QD swivel to its base, make sure the rotating gate is FULL Y 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 ACCIDENT ALL Y BECOME DET ACHED FROM ITS BASE. Pin Spring Plunger No Gap Here Full Engagemen[...]

25 A TT ACHING 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 [...]

26 SER VICE AND P ARTS POLICY If you have any questions 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[...]

27 W ARNING – P ARTS 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 FITTING OF P ARTS MA Y RESUL T IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER [...]

28 RUGER ® NO. 1 RIFLE P ARTS 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 [...]

Part Name Part No. Model Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) S-138 Standard, Medium Sporter , T ropical - 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, T ropical - Stainless Models Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) D06101 Standard, Light Sporter[...]

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, Wit[...]

Part Name Part No. Model * Lever Latch KS-7 All Stainless Models Lever Latch Pivot Pin S-40 All Blued Models Lever Latch Pivot Pin KS-40 All Stainless Models 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 Blue[...]

Part Name Part No. Model Scope Base, Not Illustrated SC-24V A-A V arminter - Blued Models Scope Base, Rear , Not Illustrated KSC-132 V arminter - 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 V arminter - Stainless Model Scope Ring Clamp, Not Illustr[...]

33 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, V arminter Sling Swivel Screw D13000 International Sling Swivel Screw , Front S-86B Standard, V arminter - Blued Models Sling Swivel Screw , Front KS-86B Standard,[...]

34 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. INTERNA TIONAL MODEL COMPONENT P AR TS[...]

35 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 firea[...]

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, ev[...]

37 5. BE SURE OF YOUR T ARGET 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. T ake the time to be absolutely certain of your target before you [...]

38 8. DON’T SHOOT A T A HARD SURF ACE, OR A T W A TER. 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 [...]

A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT : RUGER FIREARMS One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management has remained in the same family 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[...]

WHY NO W ARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN P ACKED 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 “f[...]