Manual

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CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL REVOLVERS
Revolvers made of stainless steel are more resistant to corrosion than blued
steel revolvers. However, in the interest of proper operation and long life of
your revolver, inspect it frequently and clean, lubricate and apply an
appropriate rust preventative.
Sometimes surface discoloration may be noted, particularly in the grip area
of stainless steel revolvers, resulting from perspiration. Contact with some
types of holsters can also cause stains or rusting. Rusting may also occur as
a result of the revolver 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.
External surfaces of the barrel, frame and cylinder should be cleaned and
wiped dry after use or after exposure to adverse conditions. If the revolver is
to be stored, coat it with a light film of oil or preservative. Where the
revolver is in continuing use, and the presence of oil or grease would be
objectionable, then the external surface 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 hammer, trigger, crane latch, etc. A
properly applied hard wax coating will not interfere with gun handling and it
will provide a measure of protection.
ATTACHING RUGER SCOPE RINGS
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.
disassembly pin from the mainspring strut. Lower the hammer and replace the
grips on the revolver. The revolver is now reassembled and can be loaded and
fired normally.
While the revolver is less likely to be used by unauthorized persons when
disassembled in the above manner, it is always safest to store a firearm with
the supplied locking device correctly installed, or to store the firearm in a gun
safe or other secure location, away from children and unauthorized adults.
Guns should always be stored securely, unloaded and separate from their
ammunition.