Manual

5
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER
®
TRAP MODEL shotgun which you have selected is a single
barrel, single shot, 12 gauge shotgun specifically designed solely for the clay tar
get
sport of trapshooting. As such, it has many specialized features and characteristics
not found in other shotguns designed primarily for field shooting and hunting. You
must thoroughly familiarize yourself with its mechanical characteristics and safe
handling procedures prior to ever taking it onto a trap field. It is strongly
recommended that this shotgun only
be used for trapshooting, due to its
specialized mechanism and features.
Specialized features demanded by target trapshooters and found in the RUGER
®
TRAP MODEL Shotgun include:
● A target trigger, adjustable for weight of pull (see p. 29).
● An adjustable rib, which can be set for individual shooters’ stature, sight
picture, stance, and other preferences (see p. 26).
● A two-bead sighting system located atop the adjustable rib (see p. 27).
WARNING–ALTERATIONS
This product was designed to
function properly in its original
condition. Alterations can make it
unsafe. Do not alter any part or add
or substitute parts or accessories
not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Locking Devices 3 Bore Obstructions 18
Alterations 5 Malfunctions 22
Ammunition 10 Disassembly 22
Lead Exposure 10 Lubrication 24
Screw-In Chokes 14 Storage 25
Firing 16 Target Trigger 29
Unloading 16 Parts Purchasers 33
Handling 17
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.