Ruger RUGER NO. 1 SINGLE SHOT RIFLES User Manual

For Product Service on This Model Please Call:(603) 865-2442 (See p. 26)STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.THIS INSTRU

10Figure 3. Safety selector in “FIRE”(full forward) position. The safetyselector should be moved to thisposition only when the gun user isactually fir

Death, serious injury, and damagecan result from the use of wrongammunition, bore obstructions,powder overloads, or incorrectcartridge components. Eve

12WARNING – LEAD EXPOSUREDischarging firearms in poorly ventilatedareas, cleaning firearms, or handlingammunition may result in exposure tolead and ot

Never carry the rifle loaded with thesafety selector in the “FIRE” position. Ifdropped or struck with the safety off, therifle may fire. Such a discha

This precision trigger has beencarefully adjusted at the factoryand permanently secured. Donot alter any factory setting! Youcan create an unsafe cond

When there is a cartridge in thechamber and the safety selector is in the“Fire” position, the cartridge willdischarge if the trigger is pulled. It isa

16CARTRIDGE EXTRACTION AND EJECTIONWhen the lever is lowered the fired cartridge case is automatically extracted andejected. Check the chamber to be s

If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or bindswhen being chambered or when thebreech block is closed, do not attempt toforce it into the chamber by pushing o

18To minimize the possibility of such occurrences the gun user should:–Use ammunition of the correct caliber and type which is loaded to U.S.Industry

19position of the part in the gun before starting to remove it. If a part is underspring tension (such as, the Safety or Trigger) remove it cautiously

2WARNING“Children are attracted to andcan operate firearms that cancause severe injuries or death.Prevent child access by alwayskeeping guns locked aw

20REASSEMBLY1. Reassemble ejector, ejector plunger and spring in receiver.2. Assemble breech block, breech block arm, ejector roller and linakge as sh

213. Check the sights for tightness, setting and alignment.4. Rest the forend on your hand, not directly onto a rest. Never rest the barreldirectly on

Firing a rifle with oil, grease, or any other material evenpartially obstructing the bore may result in damage to therifle and serious injury to the s

TO RENDER THE RIFLE INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGEWith the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, open the action and check thechamber to be sure the rifle

24QUICK DETACHABLE SLING SWIVEL1. When attaching any QD swivel to its base, make sure the rotating gate isFULLY ENGAGED on the pin and there is no gap

25ATTACHING RUGER SCOPE RINGSEach Ruger telescope ring is a mated assembly of a top and a base. Do not mixthe parts of the two ring assemblies as they

26SERVICE AND PARTS POLICYIf you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER®NO. 1 rifle please write or call (603-865-2442) our P

27WARNING –PARTS PURCHASERSIt is the purchaser’s responsibility to beabsolutely certain that any parts ordered fromthe factory are correctly fitted an

28RUGER®NO. 1 RIFLEPARTS LISTDesign, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING(See Exploded V

Part Name Part No. ModelBarrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) S-138 Standard, Medium Sporter, Tropical - Blued ModelsBarrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.)

3Maine:“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS ACRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITIONWITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BESUBJECT TO FINE, I

Part Name Part No. Model* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Alexander Henry 70059 Medium Sporter - Blued Models* Forearm, With Escutcheon, 70064 Medium Sporte

Part Name Part No. Model* Lever Latch KS-7 All Stainless ModelsLever Latch Pivot Pin S-40 All Blued ModelsLever Latch Pivot Pin KS-40 All Stainless Mo

Part Name Part No. ModelScope Base, Not Illustrated SC-24VA-A Varminter - Blued ModelsScope Base, Rear, Not Illustrated KSC-132 Varminter - Stainless

33Part Name Part No. ModelSling Swivel Mounting Screw, Rear S-87 All Blued ModelsSling Swivel Mounting Screw, Rear KS-87 All Stainless ModelsSling Swi

34RUGER®NO. 1 RIFLEEXPLODED VIEWNOTE: Not all the components shownin this drawing are standard equipmenton all models. Please see catalog todetermine

35THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLINGWe believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawfulpurposes. The private ownersh

A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet maypenetrate a wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person ordamage propert

375. BE SURE OF YOURTARGET BEFORE YOUSHOOT.Don’t shoot unless you knowexactly where your bullet is goingto strike. Be sure of the bulletstop behind yo

388. DON’T SHOOT AT AHARD SURFACE, OR ATWATER.Bullets can glance off manysurfaces like rocks or the surfaceof water and travel inunpredictable directi

A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARYACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMSOne of the few American firearms manufacturers whose managementhas remained in the same

New Jersey:“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADEDFIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”New York City:“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK

WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEENPACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARMThe Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require anyseller or manufacturer of

5LOCKING DEVICEINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSWARNING – USE OF LOCKING DEVICES• Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction,including when you are

6Correct Installation of Lock For Ruger®No. 1®Rifles Only3. Open the action completely. Keep the action open during installation ofthe locking device

FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITYSAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANTCONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLESFIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.This Instruct

WARNING–ALTERATIONSThis product was designed tofunction properly in its originalcondition. Alterations can make itunsafe. Do not alter any part or add

9forward position against gas pressure during firing. The action handles rimmed,semi-rimmed, rimless and belted cartridges, and the extractor-ejectorm