Manual

Locking Devices 5 Loaded Chamber Indicator 16
Alterations 7 Malfunctions 19
Manual Safety 10 Disassembly 21
Ammunition 12 Lubrication 27
Lead Exposure 12 Storage 28
Firing 14 Shipping 30
Handling 15 Parts Purchasers 31
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE 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
7
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS—
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
RUGER
®
MARK III pistols are differentiated from Ruger Mark I and Mark
II pistols by certain external differences in markings and exterior components
(magazine latch, bolt, ejection port, sights, and grip configuration) and by the
presence of certain new features for which patents are pending such as internal
locks, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnects.
The RUGER
®
MARK III Standard model is a .22 caliber rimfire, 10-shot,
magazine fed, autoloading (‘blowback’) operated pistol.
The RUGER
®
GOVERNMENT TARGET MODEL MARK III has a
longer, heavyweight barrel and is laser targeted at the factory, just like pistols
delivered to the U.S. Government for target shooting and training.
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES: