BLUED & STAINLESS STEEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR 12, 20 & 28 GAUGE RUGER® OVER & UNDER SHOTGUNS Red Label Model Woodside Model READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM For Product Service on This Model Please Call: (603) 865-2442 (See p. 21) STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc. Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
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® OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN properly. Please contact us if you have any questions about it. 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.
NOTE: The following warning applies to RUGER® OVER & UNDER SHOTGUNS only: ! 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.
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES: Locking Devices Alterations Safety Selector Ammunition Lead Exposure Screw-In Chokes Firing 4 5 10 11 12 15 17 Unloading Handling Disassembly Lubrication Storage Parts Purchasers 17 18 19 20 21 23 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.
deliberate pull of the trigger. A complete release of the trigger is necessary to set the gun for firing the second shot. The automatic safety mounted on top of the receiver also serves as the barrel selector that determines which of the two barrels is to be fired first. The conical pointed firing pins are strongly proportioned and will not be damaged by dry-firing.
7 The BUTTSTOCK is held on the gun by a long through-bolt, which is accessible only after the recoil pad on the end of the buttstock is removed. TRIGGER GUARD TOP BARREL RECEIVER MONOBLOC The TOP LEVER and its massive pivot are one integral component directly engaged with the locking bolt on both opening and closing motions. TRIGGER The SAFETY, in addition to its fore and aft motion, pivots to swing from side to side when on “safe” (S) and incorporates the function of barrel selector.
The automatic ejectors assemble to the monobloc simply, without retaining pins or screws. The ejector sears are pivoted on integral studs in the forend iron. THE WOOD The stock and forearm are made from first quality straight grain American walnut, fully seasoned, with deep-cut checkering of 20 lines to the inch. A pistol grip and rubber recoil pad are standard on the 12 and 20 ga. models (the 28 ga. has a plastic butt plate). All wood surfaces are sealed with a satin weather resistant finish.
BARREL SELECTION The letters ‘T’ and ‘B’ appear to the right and left of the safety thumbpiece, and indicate which barrel is to fire first. NOTE: The safety must be “on” (letter ‘S’ visible, safety moved to rearmost position) before the barrel selector feature can be used. You cannot change the barrel firing sequence while the safety is “off.
“Fire” — Bottom Barrel First B Figure 4. Safety selector in forward “Fire Bottom Barrel (B) First” position. Pulling the trigger will fire the bottom barrel – a second pull will then fire the top barrel. The safety selector should be in this position only when the gun is being fired. The safety selector should be moved to the “Safe” (S) position and kept there unless the gun is to be fired immediately. WARNING – SAFETY SELECTOR S B T “SAFE” T “FIRE” TOP BBL. FIRST B “FIRE” BOTTOM BBL.
STEEL SHOT All steel shot loads loaded to current U.S. industry specifications can be used in currently manufactured Ruger shotguns equipped with screw-in chokes. Some older Ruger “Red Label” shotguns were manufactured with conventional fixed chokes. In conventionally choked full choke barrels without screw-in choke tubes, the use of large size (F, T, BB and larger) steel shot can result in a very slight ring near the muzzle.
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. SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD ASSEMBLING THE SHOTGUN The Ruger Over and Under Shotgun is shipped partially disassembled.
3. To attach the barrel assembly to the Figure 6 CAUTION receiver, hold the stock by the pistol “A” grip in one hand as shown in Figure 6. Make sure the top lever is opened to the right in order to accept the barrel assembly. Hold the barrel assembly in the other hand and engage the integral trunnions in the receiver with the corresponding recesses at the front end of the monobloc. Be sure the small lugs (indicated by the arrow in “A” in Figure 6.
INSTALLATION OF SCREW-IN CHOKES Make sure the shotgun is unloaded! Either open the action or dismount the barrels completely from the action assembly. Lightly coat the threads of both the barrel and the desired choke insert with good quality gun oil. Carefully start the choke insert into the barrel threads by hand, taking care that the choke insert is not cross-threaded.
Be sure you only use the correct choke inserts (tubes). The screw-in choke inserts for the newer “easy open” shotguns are stainless steel and stamped on the side either “FULL”, “MODIFIED”, “IMPROVED CYLINDER”, or “SKEET”. They are not interchangeable with the shorter, blued steel choke tubes of older Ruger shotguns which have the identification slots.
TO LOAD AND FIRE Practice the important aspects of gun handling described below (with an unloaded gun) until you can perform each of the steps with skill and confidence. But before loading the shotgun, please read completely through this manual, and be certain the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. Do not load the shotgun until you are ready to use it! 1. With the gun assembled, move the top lever completely to the right and open the action completely.
WARNING – FIRING All persons must be a safe distance to the rear of the shooter when a shotgun is being fired. Particles of shot, lead, powder, lubricant, accumulated bore deposits and particles of clay targets can be blown in a wide area – particularly if the wind is blowing – into the eyes and face of the shooter and those nearby. For that reason shooters and bystanders must wear shooting glasses or similar eye protection.
CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE 4 1 2 3 WARNING – HANDLING T Never carry the shotgun loaded with the safety “off”. Never place a loaded gun against any object (wall, fence, vehicle, tree, etc.) because there is always the possibility that the gun will be knocked or jarred from its standing position and fall with sufficient force to be discharged. Keep the safety on (S) unless actually firing.
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE WARNING – DISASSEMBLY Never clean, lubricate, disassemble or work on a firearm while it is loaded. 4 1 UNLOAD BEFORE DISASSEMBLY 2 3 To take down the Ruger Over and Under Shotgun, proceed as follows: 1. Check both chambers to be sure that the gun is unloaded. 2. Pull out the forend latch lever and separate the forend assembly from the barrels as in Step 2, page 12 (See Figure 5, p. 12). 3.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THAT BOTH CHAMBERS OF THE SHOTGUN CONTAIN NO CARTRIDGES Always check to be sure the gun is completely unloaded before cleaning. 1. Take down the gun. (See Disassembly Procedure, p. 19) 2. Using a proper cleaning rod, run a solvent-wetted patch through each bore several times. Then run dry patches through the bore to remove all traces of residue. The bore, as referred to here, includes the chamber. 3.
WARNING – STORAGE Never place or store any firearm in such a manner that it may be dislodged. Firearms should always be stored securely and unloaded, away from children and careless adults. Use the locking device supplied with the shotgun for storage. STORE SECURELY & UNLOADED MAINTENANCE OF STAINLESS STEEL COMPONENTS Firearms and components made of stainless steel are relatively more resistant to corrosion than those of blued steel.
WARNING: BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM, BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT IS UNLOADED. DO NOT SHIP CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM. SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR ® RUGER OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUNS returned to the factory for repair should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service Department, 411 Sunapee Street, Newport, New Hampshire 03773. Telephone (603) 865-2442. Guns should be sent prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments.
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 shotgun after such installation.
RUGER® OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUNS PARTS LIST Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice. SPECIFY MODEL AND GAUGE WHEN ORDERING (See Exploded View on Page 32.
25 * Part Name Choke Insert Key Choke Wrench Choke Insert, X Full, 2 1/2” Choke Insert, Full, 2 1/2” Choke Insert, Modified, 2 1/2” Choke Insert, Improved Cylinder, 2 1/2” Choke Insert, Skeet, 2 1/2” Choke Wrench Choke Insert, Full, 2” Choke Insert, Modified, 2” Choke Insert, Improved Cylinder, 2” Choke Insert, Skeet, 2” Choke Insert Key Choke Wrench Choke Insert, Full, 1 1/2” Choke Insert, Modified, 1 1/2” Choke Insert, Improved Cylinder, 1 1/2” Choke Insert, Skeet, 1 1/2” Cocking Rod, 2 Req’d.
* * * * * * * * * 26 * * * * * * * * * * Part Name Ejector, Right Ejector, Left Ejector, Right Ejector, Left Ejector, Right Ejector, Left Ejector, Right Ejector, Left Ejector, Right Ejector Plunger, 2 Req’d. Ejector Plunger, 2 Req’d. Ejector Sear Plunger, 2 Req’d. Ejector Sear Plunger Spring, 2 Req’d.
* * * 27 * * * * * * Part Name Ejector Spring Guide, 2 Req’d. Firing Pin, Top Firing Pin, Bottom, Not Illustrated Firing Pin, Bottom, Not Illustrated Firing Pin Retaining Pin Firing Pin Retaining Pin, 2 Req’d. Firing Pin Spring, 2 Req’d.
* * * * * 28 * * * * * * * Part Name Part No. Model Forend Iron Sub-Assembly KOU-79-20 20 ga. Forend Iron Sub-Assembly KOU07902 28 ga. Forend Latch Lever KOU-28 12 & 20 ga. Forend Latch Lever KOU02803 28 ga. Forend Latch Lever Pin OU-40 All Models Forend Latch Plunger OU-74 All Models Forend Latch Spring OU-41 All Models Front Sight OU-67 All Models Hammer Interrupter KOU-75 12 & 20 ga. Hammer Interrupter KOU07503 28 ga. Hammer Pivot Pin OU-43 All Models Hammer Strut Assembly, Left KOU90009A 12 & 20 ga.
* * * * * 29 * Part Name Part No. Inertia Weight Spring OU-58 Interrupter Plunger OU-85 Interrupter Plunger Spring OU-83 Locking Bolt KOU-9 Locking Bolt, Open-Sided KOU-9E-12 Locking Bolt KOU00903 Mainspring Lever Pivot Pin KH06300 Pistol Grip Cap, Steel S-97 Pistol Grip Cap KOU09700 Pistol Grip Cap Medallion, Brass S-61 Pistol Grip Cap Screw S-36 Recoil Pad, Rubber D06304 Recoil Pad OU6308 Recoil Pad Screw, 2 Req’d. D-84 Safety Block KOU-52 Safety Detent Plunger, 2 Req’d.
* * * 30 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Part Name Sear Selector Pivot Pin Sear Spring Sear, Left Sear, Right Stock Bolt Stock Bolt Lock Washer Stock Bolt Washer Stock, American Walnut, Pistol Grip Stock, American Walnut, Pistol Grip Stock, American Walnut, Pistol Grip Stock, American Walnut, Pistol Grip Stock, American Walnut, Pistol Grip Stock, American Walnut, Straight Stock, American Walnut, Straight Stock, American Walnut, Straight Stock, American Walnut, Straight Stock, Circassian, Pistol Grip St
31 * * * * Part Name Part No.
RUGER® OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUN EXPLODED VIEW 28 GA.
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 by 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.
