Manual

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
®
MODEL NINETY-SIX is a manually operated lever action
rifle available in models chambered for the .44 Magnum, .22 WMR, .22 Long
Rifle, or .17 HMR cartridge. It uses a 4, 9 or 10-shot rotary magazine, depending
upon caliber. When the underlever is fully lowered, it opens the bolt and cocks
the internal hammer. When the lever is raised shut, it closes the bolt and, if a
loaded magazine is in place, strips a cartridge from the magazine and chambers
the cartridge. The bolt is securely locked closed by its rear portion tilting upward
into a reinforced recess in the receiver when the lever is fully shut.
Pulling the trigger releases the hammer, which strikes the firing pin. The firing
pin indents the cartridge case rim or primer and ignites the priming compound.
This ignites the powder in the cartridge case and instantly generates a great
volume of gas, which acts on the interior of the cartridge case in all directions.
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Locking Devices 6 Unloading 17
Alterations 8 Malfunctions 20
Manual Safety 10 Disassembly 21
Ammunition 13 Lubrication 25
Lead Exposure 13 Storage 26
Firing 16 Parts Purchasers 30
Handling 16
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.