Manual

CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL REVOLVERS

Firearms made of stainless steel are relatively more resistant to corrosion than

blued steel firearms. However, you should still inspect it frequently and clean,

lubricate and apply an appropriate rust preventative as required.

Sometimes surface discoloration may be noted, particularly in the grip area of

stainless steel handguns, resulting from perspiration. Contact with some types of

holsters can also cause stains or rusting. Rusting may also occur as a result of

the handgun being exposed to moisture, humidity, salt air or chemicals.

Minor discoloration can usually be removed by rubbing the stained area with an

abrasive ink eraser, crocus cloth, or a “metal polishing” compound. When using

any of these abrasives, proceed with care and use light pressure to achieve a

blending of ‘color’ with those areas that are not discolored.

Exposed surfaces on the firearm should be cleaned and wiped dry after use or

after exposure to adverse conditions. If the firearm is to be stored, coat it with a

light film of oil or preservative. Where the firearm is in continuing use, and the

presence of oil or grease would be objectionable, then the external surfaces can

be coated (after cleaning and drying) with a paste wax formulated for use on

metals. Apply the wax sparingly, allow time for it to dry hard, then buff lightly

with a soft cloth. When applying the wax take care that it does not get into the

mechanism or on the functioning parts such as the cylinder latch, trigger or

cylinder locking notches. A properly applied hard wax coating will not interfere

with comfortable gun handling and it will provide a measure of protection

against the formation of rust.

ATTACHING RUGER SCOPE RINGS

(HUNTER MODEL ONLY)

On the underside of each mounting ring assembly there is a locating “tab.” By

reference to this “tab,” the mounting ring can be assembled to the scope so that

the tab will fit correctly into the recess on the top of the barrel.

Disassemble one ring and reassemble over the scope body between the turret and

the eyepiece so that the clamp nut (D-73) is positioned to the left of the scope.

Install the four top screws. Do not tighten.

Disassemble the other ring and install it on the forward section of the scope tube

with the clamp nut positioned to the left of the scope. Install the four top screws.

Again, do not tighten.

Assemble the rings to the barrel with the locating “tab” engaging the recesses in

the top surface of the barrel. Tighten the clamp nuts so that the rings are locked

to the semi-circular cuts on the sides of the barrel. Rotate the scope until the

crosshairs are aligned properly, and slide the scope to the proper eye relief.

Then tighten the eight top screws a bit at a time to grip the scope body. Sight in

according to the direction with your scope.