STAINLESS STEEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR 12 GAUGE 2 3/4” chamber RUGER® TRAP MODEL SINGLE BARREL TARGET SHOTGUN 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. 32) STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc. Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
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® TRAP MODEL 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.
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES: Locking Devices Alterations Ammunition Lead Exposure Screw-In Chokes Firing Unloading Handling 3 5 10 10 14 16 16 17 Bore Obstructions Malfunctions Disassembly Lubrication Storage Target Trigger Parts Purchasers 18 22 22 24 25 29 33 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.
● ● ● ● ● ● A wide, cut-checkered beavertail forend for consistent front hand positioning. A target-style pistol grip of special shape and contour. An adjustable buttstock comb, to accomodate various facial configurations, stances, and hold-over for rising trap targets. It also is laterally adjustable for “cast off” and “cast on” (see p. 28).
The automatic ejector assembles to the monobloc simply, without retaining pins or screws. The ejector sear is pivoted on an integral stud in the forend iron and provides positive ejection to throw the empty fired shell casing from the chamber when the action is opened. Note that it does not eject unfired live cartridges, but merely extracts them partially from the chamber for manual removal (see “To Unload”, p. 16.
8 The BUTTSTOCK is held on the gun by a long through-bolt, which is accessible only after the recoil pad base plate on the end of the buttstock is removed. It is adjustable for length of pull from 13 1/2” - 15 1/2”. The BUTTPAD is screwadjustable for “cant”. The COMB of the stock is adjustable for height, cast-off, and cast-on. The TRIGGER is set at the factory at a 3 - 4lb. trigger pull. This can be adjusted to some degree. (See pp.
OTHER FEATURES The RUGER® TRAP MODEL shotgun has its receiver, the trigger, forend iron, and barrel made of stainless steel with an attractive brushed finish. The trigger guard, top lever, monobloc, and barrel components are of heat-treated chrome-molybdenum steel, polished overall and blued. The top lever and its massive pivot are one integral component directly engaged with the locking bolt both on opening and closing motions.
WARNING – AMMUNITION Death, serious injury, and damage can result from the use of wrong ammunition, bore obstructions, powder overloads, or incorrect cartridge components. Always wear shooting glasses and hearing protectors.
ASSEMBLING THE SHOTGUN The RUGER® TRAP MODEL Shotgun is shipped partially disassembled. To assemble, proceed as follows: 1. After unwrapping the barrel/forearm assembly and receiver/stock assembly, wipe excess rust preventative oil from the monobloc and inside surfaces of the receiver. Swab the bore with a clean cloth patch on a cleaning rod to remove any excess oil. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JOIN THE BARREL ASSEMBLY TO RECEIVER WITH THE FOREND ATTACHED! 2. To Remove Forearm From Barrel Assembly (See Figure 2): a.
4. Swing the muzzle end of the barrel upward, pivoting the rear end of the monobloc downward to seat in the receiver as shown in Figure 4. The barrel assembly is seated and locked into the receiver when the top lever snaps to its centered position. Figure 4 5. Push the rear end of the forend iron back over the ends of the ejector as shown in Figure 5.
INSTALLATION OF SCREW-IN CHOKE INSERTS Make sure the shotgun is unloaded! Either open the action or dismount the barrel 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.
Never fire the shotgun without a correct screw-in choke insert in place. Doing so will cause an erratic shot pattern and may irreversibly damage the choke insert threads in the barrel, making correct installation of the screw-in choke inserts impossible without expensive re-barreling. Do not attempt to use screw-in choke tubes of any other make or manufacture in Ruger shotguns. They will not function properly.
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 downward.
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 3 1 2 WARNING – HANDLING Never carry the shotgun loaded. Always keep the action open unless actually firing! 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. Never point the gun at another person, or allow the muzzle to point at any part of your body.
TO EXTRACT AND EJECT A CHAMBERED SHOT SHELL If a shell fails to fire or if the shooter wishes to remove a chambered shell manually, follow the procedure “To Unload” p. 16. When the action is opened there can be a failure to extract the shot shell from the chamber, or a failure to eject the shell clear of the shotgun. These failures usually are the result of the barrel assembly not being opened vigorously, or an excessively dirty or unlubricated action.
TO REMOVE A BORE OBSTRUCTION Use of poor quality ammunition may leave a wad or other shot shell component in the barrel when fired, and your shotgun may be damaged from subsequent firing if the bore is obstructed. Dropping a shotshell of smaller than 12 gauge into the chamber can also create a dangerous bore obstruction. Excess oil, grease, water, or raindrops may also form an obstruction which could cause damage and injury.
It is absolutely essential that steps (a) through (d) be followed if there is any suspicion that a wad or other obstruction has been lodged in the bore because of the situations described above. Remember that a wad can be lodged in the bore and a live shotshell can still be chambered and the action closed and locked.
6. If it appears that the shotgun is not at fault and that the jam was caused by the type of shell being used, try another type or brand of ammunition. 7. If the above procedures do not result in a smooth and reliable firearm, don’t use the gun. It should be returned directly to our Newport Product Service Department for repair. See the “Service and Parts” section p. 32, for packing and shipping information. Another precaution: Form the habit of examining fired shell cases from time to time.
WARNING – MALFUNCTIONS A shell can be “discharged” before it is chambered if its primer receives a sharp blow. If a shell hangs up, jams, or binds when being chambered, do not attempt to force it into the chamber by pushing or striking it, or by slamming the action shut. Any jam or feeding problem is a signal to immediately stop using the gun until it can be determined what is wrong.
3. Push the top lever all the way to the right and open the gun, pivoting the muzzle end of the barrel downward and lifting the barrel assembly out of the receiver as the integral trunnions are disengaged from their corresponding recesses at the front end of the monobloc. This completes the takedown required for all normal cleaning and maintenance purposes. Further disassembly of component parts should only be undertaken by persons qualified in shotgun repair and is not recommended.
WARNING – LUBRICATION IL O Firing a shotgun with oil, grease, or any other material even partially obstructing the bore may result in damage to the shotgun and serious injury to the shooter and those nearby. Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on shot shells. If the shot shell’s powder charge is affected by the lubricant, it may not be ignited, but the primer firing may push shot or wads into the bore where they may be lodged.
To reassemble the shotgun for firing, carefully remove the forend from the barrel assembly. Carefully replace the barrel assembly into the receiver and carefully swing the barrel shut. Now replace the forend onto the barrel assembly. Press the barrel opening lever fully to the right, and break the shotgun open. The shotgun is now reassembled and can be loaded and fired normally.
SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR RUGER TRAP MODEL SHOTGUN The RUGER® TRAP MODEL SHOTGUN embodies many specialized adjustments demanded by participants in the demanding sport of clay target trap shooting. These adjustments are not found on other Ruger shotguns intended for hunting, sporting clays, and other field shooting activities.
To Move Pattern Up Lower the Rib (turn gear wheel counter-clockwise) SUGGESTED SIGHT PICTURE FOR TRAPSHOOTING The rear bead is aligned with the bottom of the front bead, and the target is positioned above the front bead. Lead in front of the target (Not shown here) is determined by the speed and angle of the target, and the individual shooter’s method of shooting.. STOCK ADJUSTMENT After the pattern location is established by adjusting the rib height, the stock can be adjusted to suit the individual. A.
B. To adjust the COMB HEIGHT, loosen the two Allen clamp screws on the right side of comb of the stock. Raise or lower the comb to the desired height and securely tighten the clamp screws. To Raise or Lower the Height of the Buttstock 2 Loosen Screws 1 3 Retighten Clamp Screws C. To adjust the comb for CAST OFF or CAST ON, loosen the two Allen screws on the right side of the comb and remove the comb from the buttstock. Loosen the screw located inside the top of each of the posts.
TARGET TRIGGER SPECIAL SAFETY NOTE The specialized RUGER® TRAP MODEL Shotgun you have selected is specifically designed for the precision target sport of competitive trap shooting at clay targets. As such, it demands that you take extra safety precautions. The RUGER® TRAP MODEL Shotgun is a target firearm designed to have a light and crisp target trigger pull with a minimum of take-up (“slack”) and overtravel.
3. The factory-supplied screwdriver should be used when adjusting this screw, which is detented so that it will “click” when turned. This helps prevent inadvertent movement of the screw. 4. Turning this weight of pull adjustment screw clockwise will increase the weight of trigger pull necessary to fire the shotgun. Turning the same screw counterclockwise will decrease the weight of trigger pull necessary to fire the shotgun. (See Illustration below) ADJUSTMENT OF TARGET TRIGGER 5.
During initial firing on a suitable clay target firing range after any trigger adjustment, be extra observant to be sure the shotgun is operating correctly. If you have any questions as to the gun’s safe operating condition, cease firing immediately, unload the shotgun, and contact the Ruger Newport Product Service Department. Reassemble buttstock to the receiver, noting caution on page 23.
SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY If you have any question with regard to the performance of your RUGER® TRAP MODEL SHOTGUN please write or call (603-865-2442) our Product Service Department, 411 Sunapee Street, Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing all circumstances and conditions involved. If you should return your shotgun to the factory for repair, or order parts for it, please comply with the following suggestions for prompt service.
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® TRAP MODEL SHOTGUN PARTS LIST Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice. SPECIFY MODEL AND GAUGE WHEN ORDERING (See Exploded View on Page 38.) * 34 Part Name Part No.
35 * * Part Name Butt Stock Component Parts List: Butt Pad Screw, 2 Req’d Butt Plate & Thread Rod Butt Stock Comb, Adjustable Comb Plate Comb Plate Screw, 2 Req’d Comp Post, 2 Req’d Comb Post Clamp Screw, 2 Req’d Comb Post Nut, 2 Req’d Comb Post Plate Comb Post Plate Screw, 4 Req’d Comp Post Screw, 2 Req’d Flat Head Wood Screw, 2 Req’d Hex Socket Head Cap Screw Lock Washer #8 Stock Plate Thread Sleeve Threaded Sleeve Retaining Screw Part No.
* * * 36 * * * Part Name Ejector Sear Plunger Spring Ejector Spring Ejector Spring Guide Firing Pin Firing Pin Retaining Pin Firing Pin Spring Forearm Forend Iron Escutcheon Forend Iron Escutcheon Medallion, Brass Forend Iron Escutcheon Screw Forend Iron Assembly Forend Latch Lever Forend Latch Lever Pin Forend Latch Plunger Forend Latch Spring Front Sight, Brass Bead Hammer Hammer Pivot Pin Hammer Strut Assembly (Includes KOU90009NR & OU-18) Hex Key Set, Not Illustrated Locking Bolt, Open-Sided Mainsprin
* 37 * * * Part Name Recoil Pad, Rubber Stock Bolt Stock Bolt Lock Washer Stock Bolt Washer Top Lever Top Lever Pin & Spring Assembly (Includes OU09102 & OU05601) Top Lever Spring Top Lever Spring Pin Top Lever Spring Strut Top Lever Trip Pin Top Lever Trip Plunger Top Lever Trip Plunger Spring Torx® Key Wrench, Not Illustrated Trigger Trigger Adjustment Tool, Not Illustrated Trigger Overtravel Detent Plunger Trigger Overtravel Detent Spring Trigger Overtravel Screw Trigger Spring Trigger Spring Housing
RUGER® TRAP MODEL SHOTGUN EXPLODED VIEW 38
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.
