INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR BLUED & STAINLESS STEEL CALIBERS .22 Hornet, .218 Bee, .223, .22-250, .220 Swift, 6mm Rem., .243, .257 Roberts, .25-06, .270 Win., .280 Rem., 7x57mm, 7mm Rem. Mag., .7mm STW, .308 Win. Mag., 30-06, .300 Win. Mag., .338 Mag., .270 Weatherby, .300 Weatherby, .375 H&H, .416 Rem., .416 Rigby, .45-70, .458 Mag., & .458 Lott RUGER® NO.
State-By-State Warnings Certain states require by law that their own specified warning notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold in that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Because our products may be sold in these states, we include the following: California: ! WARNING ! ADVERTENCIA “A los niños los atraen las armas de fuego y las pueden hacer funcionar.
Maine: “ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE TRIGGER LOCKS.” Maryland: “WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause death or serious injury.
New Jersey: “IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.” New York City: “THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE WEAPONS STORAGE. ALL WEAPONS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND ANY OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.
! WARNING – LOCKING DEVICES This firearm was originally sold with a key-operated locking device. While it can help provide secure storage for your unloaded firearm, any locking device can fail. All guns are designed to fire if they are loaded and the trigger is pulled. Therefore, never install the locking device inside the trigger guard or in any way that it can possibly pull the trigger! Do not leave the keys in the lock.
FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your RUGER® NO. 1 rifle properly. Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, etc. with live ammunition.
! WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES: Locking Devices Alterations Manual Safety Ammunition Lead Exposure Loading Handling Firing 5 7 10 10 11 11 12 13 Trigger Adjustment Unloading Malfunctions Disassembly Lubrication Storage Parts Purchasers 13 14 16 17 21 22 27 OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL. FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS– READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
forward position against gas pressure during firing. The action handles rimmed, semi-rimmed, rimless and belted cartridges, and the extractor-ejector mechanism provides great leverage with only moderate force applied to the lever. RUGER® NO.
When the rifle is loaded, unless it is to be fired immediately, THE SAFETY SHOULD BE AT ITS EXTREME REARWARD POSITION with the word “SAFE” fully visible (on some older models the letter “S” appears). When operating the safety (with the thumb) the user will feel additional resistance to movement of the safety before it reaches its extreme rearward position. That resistance should not be assumed to indicate the safety is in the safe position.
WARNING – MANUAL SAFETY ! SAFE Keep the safety on unless actually firing. Always move the safety fully to its intended position and check it. The safety has two positions –“SAFE” (also used for loading and unloading) and “FIRE.” The safety is not on “SAFE” until it is “clicked” fully rearward and the word “SAFE” is fully visible. Never depend on a safety mechanism or any other mechanical device to justify careless handling or permitting the rifle to point in an unsafe direction.
! WARNING – LEAD EXPOSURE Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the state of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
4. Raise the lever fully until the lever latch engages, closing and locking the breech block. (Note: On the upward stroke of the lever, the breech block is locked before the lever latch engages. However, the rifle should not be fired or “dry fired” unless the lever latch is engaged.) ! WARNING – HANDLING Never carry the rifle loaded with the safety selector in the “FIRE” position. If dropped or struck with the safety off, the rifle may fire.
WARNING – FIRING ! When firing the No. 1 rifle be sure that bystanders are well clear of the shooter and standing a safe distance to the rear. Empty cartridge cases are hot and are normally ejected from the rifle to the rear with some force. They could cause injury to any person who is standing too closely behind the shooter. Shooters should be particularly cautious concerning ejected cartridge cases striking the face. Tilt the rifle away from you when opening the lever.
! WARNING – UNLOADING When there is a cartridge in the chamber and the safety selector is in the “Fire” position, the cartridge will discharge if the trigger is pulled. It is absolutely essential for the user to know how to completely unload it. “Completely” means fully opening the lever, removing a chambered cartridge, and checking to be sure the rifle is empty. The safety selector should always be in the “Safe” position when the rifle is being unloaded.
4. If you wish to store the rifle with the action shut, after making sure the chamber is empty, fully shut the lever. 5. Move the safety selector to the “Fire “ position and with the rifle pointed in a safe direction, pull the trigger. CARTRIDGE EXTRACTION AND EJECTION When the lever is lowered the fired cartridge case is automatically extracted and ejected. Check the chamber to be sure it is empty before closing the lever.
–After clearing a jam, inspect the gun mechanism to determine if dirt might be the cause of the problem. Excess lubricant or grease can cause cartridges to feed sluggishly or fail to extract. An accumulation of grease or dirt on the face or sides of the breech block, under the extractor, or in the chamber can contribute to cartridge feeding problems. (See section on “Care and Cleaning”, p. 20). –After clearing a jam, inspect all cartridges that have been removed from the gun.
To minimize the possibility of such occurrences the gun user should: –Use ammunition of the correct caliber and type which is loaded to U.S. Industry Specifications. Do not use cartridges that are deformed, or cartridges that have been reloaded. –Clean and lubricate the gun in accordance with the instructions in this manual. –Learn to correctly operate the lever and how to properly load and empty the chamber.
position of the part in the gun before starting to remove it. If a part is under spring tension (such as, the Safety or Trigger) remove it cautiously and anticipate the direction the spring and plunger are most likely to “jump.” WARNING: If a spring or plunger become lost do not use a substitute. Springs of correct tension are vital to the safe and reliable performance of firearms. Before starting disassembly, remove the sling, scope and rings and place the rear sight blade in its down flat position.
Figure 6 REASSEMBLY 1. Reassemble ejector, ejector plunger and spring in receiver. 2. Assemble breech block, breech block arm, ejector roller and linakge as shown in Figure 5, page 18 and replace as a unit into receiver while holding the ejector against the inside receiver wall. 3. Position hammer in the lever and engage the lever and link as shown in Figure 6, above. 4. Hold the ejector against the inside receiver wall and insert the lever into the receiver. 5.
3. Check the sights for tightness, setting and alignment. 4. Rest the forend on your hand, not directly onto a rest. Never rest the barrel directly onto a rest. If everything is tight, the bore is clean, the sights are properly aligned and secure but the accuracy problem persists, DO NOT alter the stock bedding in any way. Do not scrape away wood and do not bed with “glass,” plastic, epoxy, etc. Once a rifle stock has been altered, it cannot be reworked by our Product Service Department.
3. Use a clean, solvent-wetted patch to remove firing residue and dirt from all “reachable” surfaces inside the receiver. Use the solvent-wetted toothbrush to dislodge caked dirt from components and from surfaces inside the receiver that can’t be reached with a patch. Use cleaning patches or the cloth to remove the solvent. 4. Wipe all surfaces – internal and external – with a very light coat of oil.
a pin through the hole in the front of the hammer spring strut. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, pull the trigger and then remove the hammer spring assembly toward the front of the rifle. Now open the action and unscrew and remove the lever pivot screw on the left side of the receiver. The hammer can be removed from the bottom of the receiver. Replace the lever pivot screw, the forend nut, the forend, and the forend screw. Store the hammer spring assembly and the hammer in different locations.
QUICK DETACHABLE SLING SWIVEL 1. When attaching any QD swivel to its base, make sure the rotating gate is FULLY ENGAGED on the pin and there is no gap between the rotating gate and the swivel body. (See illustration below). A QD SWIVEL NOT ENGAGED CAN ACCIDENTALLY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS BASE. Pin Full Engagement Here Spring Plunger Rotating Gate No Gap Here Swivel Body Base (attached to firearm) Swivel Loop Rotating Gate Pin Spring Plunger To Attach Swivel To Base: a. Press plunger. b.
4. NEVER CLIMB OVER A FENCE, JUMP A DITCH, SCALE STEEP HILLS OR ROCKS, OR CLIMB A TREE OR TREE STAND WITH A LOADED FIREARM. PRACTICE THE RULES OF FIREARM AND HUNTING SAFETY. (See pp. 35 - 38) Failure to follow these safety rules could result in a swivel accidentally becoming detached from its base. If this happens, the firearm could fall, causing damage to the firearm or scope, and even accidentally discharge resulting in injury or death to yourself or others.
SIGHT ADJUSTMENT (For Standard Rifles Equipped With Open Sights) The folding leaf rear sight is adjustable for elevation. The slide must be moved one graduation to change the point of impact by approximately one inch at 25 yards. Shooting to determine the slide setting for ‘zero’ at a particular distance should be done from a bench rest and over a measured distance. Use only a small screwdriver with a blade tip that exactly fits the screw-head.
SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY If you have any question with regard to the performance of your RUGER® NO. 1 rifle please write or call (603-865-2442) our Product Service Department in Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing all circumstances and conditions involved. If you should return your rifle to the factory for repair, or order parts for it, please comply with the following suggestions for prompt service: ! WARNING: BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM, BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT IS UNLOADED.
! WARNING –PARTS PURCHASERS It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from the factory are correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are complicated mechanisms and IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. The purchaser and installer of parts must accept full responsibility for the correct adjustment and functioning of the rifle after such installation.
RUGER® NO. 1 RIFLE PARTS LIST Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
* * * * * 29 * * * * * * Part Name Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) Part No. S-138 KS-137 KS-138 D06101 Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.
Part Name * Forearm, With Escutcheon, Alexander Henry * Forearm, With Escutcheon, Alexander Henry, Laminated * Forearm, With Escutcheon, International * Forearm, With Escutcheon, Semi-Beavertail * Forearm, With Escutcheon, Beavertail * Forearm, With Escutcheon, Semi-Beavertail * Forearm, With Escutcheon, Beavertail Forearm Escutcheon Forearm Take Down Nut Forearm Take Down Screw Front Sight Base Front Sight Base Front Sight Base Front Sight Base Set Screw Front Sight Blade Assembly Front Sight Plunger S
Part Name * Lever Latch Lever Latch Pivot Pin Lever Latch Pivot Pin Lever Latch Spring Lever Link and Pin Assembly Lever Pivot Pin Lever Pivot Pin Lever Pivot Screw Lever Pivot Screw Muzzle Cap Muzzle Cap Escutcheon Muzzle Cap Screw Pistol Grip Cap, Not Illustrated Pistol Grip Cap, Not Illustrated Pistol Grip Cap Medallion, Not Illustrated Pistol Grip Cap Screw, Not Illustrated Rear Sight Receiver Filler Screws (2 Req’d), Not Illustrated Recoil Pad Recoil Pad Screws, (2 Req’d.
Part Name Scope Base, Not Illustrated Scope Base, Rear, Not Illustrated Scope Base Screws (4 Req’d), Not Illustrated Scope Base Screws (4 Req’d), Not Illustrated Scope Ring Clamp, Not Illustrated Scope Ring Clamp, Not Illustrated, Matte Scope Ring Nut, Not Illustrated Scope Ring Nut, Not Illustrated, Matte Scope Base Torx® Head Screw, (8 Req’d.) Scope Base Torx® Head Screw, (8 Req’d.
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RUGER® NO. 1 RIFLE EXPLODED VIEW NOTE: Not all the components shown in this drawing are standard equipment on all models. Please see catalog to determine which type of sighting equipment, barrel rib, forearm, etc., is standard on a particular model.
THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and satisfaction, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE.
5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET BEFORE YOU SHOOT. Don’t shoot unless you know exactly where your bullet is going to strike. Be sure of the bullet stop behind your target, even when dry-firing with an unloaded gun. If you are in the field hunting, do not fire at a movement or noise. Take the time to be absolutely certain of your target before you pull the trigger. 6. WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTORS WHEN YOU SHOOT.
8. DON’T SHOOT AT A HARD SURFACE, OR AT WATER. Bullets can glance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of water and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable velocity. 9. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. Firearms should always be unloaded before being placed in a vehicle. A suitable carrying case or scabbard should be used to carry an unloaded firearm to and from the shooting area. 10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHEN SHOOTING. Don’t drink until the day’s shooting is over.
A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management has remained unchanged since starting in business, 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 .
WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a “full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
