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.

A current catalog of Ruger firearms is available free upon request to

Ruger, Southport, CT 06890

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

can also be downloaded from our website at: