Manual

10
The Standard 40th Anniversary Model is identified by its curved
western-style buttplate and barrel band. It also features the Ruger eagle symbol
on a special two-inch nickel-silver medallion inlaid into its hardwood stock.
OPERATION OF SAFETY
The RUGER
®
MODEL 10/22
®
CARBINE has a cross-button safety which
is located in the forward portion of the trigger guard (Figure 1, p. 9). The safety
can be operated only when the hammer is cocked.
The safety is “on” when it protrudes fully from the right side (the bolt handle
side) of the trigger guard assembly, as shown in Figure 1. In this position the
sear is blocked, and the gun cannot be fired from a normal pull on the trigger.
The safety should always be in the “on” (safe) position except when the shooter is
actually firing the gun. The safety should be moved to the “on” position
whenever the shooter ceases firing, even temporarily.
The safety is “off” (fire) when it protrudes from the left side of the trigger guard
assembly, as shown in Figure 2. When the safety is off, the red band shows on the
safety button, but do not totally rely on the appearance of the red band to
indicate that the safety is off. In poor light or if dirt is present, the red band may
not be visible. If the safety is “off” and the trigger is pulled, the rifle will fire.
Figure 2. The underside of the trigger guard section of the rifle. In this illustration the
safety is shown in the “off” (fire) position. The position of the safety and red band indicate
the safety is “off.” It should be in this position only
when you are actually firing at a target.
The safety is held in its “on” or “off” position by a plunger that is under spring
tension. When the safety is moved to either the “on” or “off” position, a distinct
“click” should be heard. Frequently check the position of the safety to be certain
the safety has not been inadvertently moved. If the safety seems to move too
easily, or if the click is not heard when the safety is moved, stop using the rifle
and return it to the Newport Product Service Department for repair (see p. 27).