Manual

A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY

ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS

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 until his death in 2002. William B. Ruger, Jr. continued to

provide guidance, which helped make this Company a sound and

successful enterprise, until his retirement in 2006. The Company has

continued to prosper, under new management and guidance from our

Board, with new products and fresh perspectives.

Ruger, 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.

Since 1949 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 developed a business philosophy and

implemented policies which represent a constructive influence in the life

of modern America. From the beginning, Ruger 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 and

responsible aspects of shooting, to render meaningful public services,

and to encourage shooters in constructive, responsible, and safe

participation in the shooting sports. Its motto, “Arms Makers For

Responsible Citizens,” exemplifies this Company philosophy.

Today, Ruger 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.

The firearms catalog, and instruction manuals for all Ruger firearms,

can be downloaded from our website at: