Manual

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 surfaces 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

Each Ruger scope ring is a mated assembly of a top and a base. Do not mix the

parts of the two ring assemblies as they are not interchangeable. On the

underside of each mounting ring assembly there is an integral lug, located off

center with respect to the front and back sides of the mount. The lug is nearer to

the front surface. By reference to the lug, the mounting ring can be correctly

assembled with the front of the ring toward the muzzle of the revolver.

1. Disassemble one ring and reassemble over the scope body between the turret

and the eyepiece. (Note: High ring goes on front mount. Low ring on rear

mount.)

2. 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.