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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 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE

TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR

PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.

S/4-05 R7

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM

BLUED &

STAINLESS

STEEL

CALIBERS

.22 Hornet, .204 RUGER, .218 Bee, .223,

.22-250, .220 Swift, 6mm Rem., .243,

.257 Roberts, .25-06, .270 Win., .280 Rem.,

7x57mm, 7mm Rem. Mag., .7mm STW,

.308 Win. Mag., 30-06, .300 Win. Mag.,

.338 Mag., .270 Weatherby, .300

Weatherby, .375 H&H, .416 Rem.,

.416 Rigby, .45-70, .458 Mag., & .458 Lott

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

FOR

RUGER®

NO. 1

SINGLE SHOT RIFLES

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WARNING

“Children are attracted to and

can operate firearms that can

cause severe injuries or death.

Prevent child access by always

keeping guns locked away and

unloaded when not in use. If you

keep a loaded firearm where a

child obtains and improperly uses

it, you may be fined or sent to

prison.”

ADVERTENCIA

State-By-State Warnings

Certain states require by law that their own specified warning

notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by

the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold

in that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance with

applicable laws and regulations. Because our products may be

sold in these states, we include the following:

California:

“A los niños los atraen las armas

de fuego y las pueden hacer

funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses

lesions graves y la muerte. Evite

que los niños tengan accesso a las

armas de fuego guardándolas

siempre con llave y descargadas

cuando no las esté utilizando. Si

usted tiene un arma de fuego

cargada en un lugar en que un

niño tiene acceso a ella y la usa

indebidamente, le pueden dar una

multa o enviarlo a la carcel.”

Connecticut:

“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY

RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”

Florida:

“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY

IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TO

STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN

THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18

YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR

OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION

OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF

UNSOUND MIND.”

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Maine:

“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A

CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION

WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE

SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE

TRIGGER LOCKS.”

Maryland:

“WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause

death or serious injury. It is a crime to store or leave a loaded

firearm in any location where an individual knew or should

have known that an unsupervised minor would gain access to

the firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!”

Massachusetts:

“WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY

GENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device that

fully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000

firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year

in the United States. In addition, there are more than a

thousand suicides each year by younger children and

teenagers who get access to firearms. Hundreds more die from

accidental discharge. It is likely that many more children

sustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally on

others. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it is

imperative that you keep this weapon locked in a secure place

and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theft

or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps may

result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances

may result in your liability for these deaths.”

“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM,

RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE

UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A

TAMPER-RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED

OR KEPT IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.”

New Jersey:

“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED

FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”

New York City:

“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS

ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARM

STORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY, FIREARMS

SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A

LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR

AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND

OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.”

North Carolina:

“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM

THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A

REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS ACCESSIBLE

TO A MINOR.”

Texas:

“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR

ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE

WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN

OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”

Wisconsin:

“IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE

REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE

FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD

IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITS

THE FIREARM.”

***************** *****

Please check with your licensed retailer or state police for

additional warnings which may be required by local law or

regulation. Such regulations change constantly, and local

authorities are in the best position to advise you on such legal

matters.

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LOCKING DEVICE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – USE OF LOCKING DEVICES

• Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction,

including when you are installing or removing your

locking device.

• Always verify that your firearm is completely unloaded

before installing your locking device.

• Do not install locking devices in the trigger guard;

always keep your fingers and locking device outside the

trigger guard during device installation and removal.

• Store firearms, ammunition and keys separately and

securely, away from children and careless adults; do not

store your firearm with the keys in the locking device.

• Do not attempt to work the action of your firearm with

the locking device in place; this may damage your

firearm.

• While locking devices are an important aid to security

measures, they are not a substitute for safe firearm

handling and proper storage. Remember that any

mechanical device can be bypassed with enough time,

knowledge, determination and equipment.

LOCKING DEVICES MUST BE USED

SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY

Use the Correct Lock: While the basic locking device is substantially

similar for all Ruger®firearms, due to the different shapes of the many

Ruger®firearms, some firearms utilize different locking devices. The 1 1/2”

lock (without the vinyl coating) is for use with

RUGER

®

NO. 1

Rifles. It

is very important to use the correct locking device!

To Install the Factory-Supplied Locking Device:

1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers outside the

trigger guard at all times!

2. Be sure the firearm is completely unloaded and contains no cartridges or

cartridge cases!

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Correct Installation of Lock

For Ruger®No. 1®Rifles Only

3. Open the action completely. Keep the action open during installation of

the locking device.

4. Apply the lock by placing the shackle of the lock into your Ruger®No. 1

Rifle as shown below.

5. Close the lock by pressing the shackle into the body of the lock (the part

that receives the key) as tightly together as possible. The lock has

bumpers and the shackle is coated with a non-marring material that will

not harm the metal finish of your firearm; be careful not to dent or

scratch wooden stocks.

6. Once the lock is securely closed, turn the key to its locked position and

remove it. Pull firmly on the lock to test the connection and be sure it is

locked. Do not leave or store your firearm with the key in the lock! Store

your locked unloaded firearm and the key in secure, separate locations,

away from ammunition, children, or unauthorized adults.

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®NO. 1 rifle properly.

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. If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or

use a particular type of gun safely, then you should seek supervised

instruction. Such personalized instruction is often available from gun

dealers, gun clubs or police departments. If none of these sources can

help you, write to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill

Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400. They will assist you.

The person with a gun in their possession has a full-time job. You cannot

guess; you cannot forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely.

Do not use any firearm without having a complete understanding of its

particular characteristics and safe use. Remember: There is no such

thing as a foolproof gun.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation of Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

To Load and Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To Unload Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cartridge Extraction and Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

To Clear a Malfunction (“Jam”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To Minimize Malfunctions (“Jams”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Basic Disassembly and Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 21

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Quick Detachable Sling Swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Attaching Ruger Scope Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Shipping Firearms For Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 - 33

Parts Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 38

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

“Ruger” is a registered U.S. trademark.

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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

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FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND

CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The RUGER®NO. 1 is an under-lever, falling-block, single-shot rifle.

Although it follows in some characteristics the Farquharson design, in

mechanical details it embodies features never previously found in rifles of this

type.

The No. 1 receiver forms a rigid connection between the barrel and butt stock.

The butt stock is mortised into the receiver, and a longitudinal bolt passes

through the stock and binds the stock and receiver together. A heavy steel

extension from the receiver is used for forearm attachment. The concealed

hammer is retracted upon the first opening motion of the lever and can never

strike the firing pin unless the breech block is fully elevated into firing position.

The swinging transfer block functions to virtually lock the firing pin in its

WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE

FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:

Locking Devices 5 Trigger Adjustment 14

Alterations 8 Unloading 15

Manual Safety 11 Malfunctions 17

Ammunition 11 Disassembly 18

Lead Exposure 12 Lubrication 22

Loading 12 Storage 23

Handling 13 Shipping 26

Firing 14 Parts Purchasers 27

OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR

THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.

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forward position against gas pressure during firing. The action handles rimmed,

semi-rimmed, rimless and belted cartridges, and the extractor-ejector

mechanism provides great leverage with only moderate force applied to the lever.

RUGER®NO. 1 rifles are manufactured in blued steel, stainless steel,

lightweight, standard, and heavyweight barrel models, with “semi-beavertail,”

“Alexander Henry,” and “International” (full-length) style walnut forends, or

weather resistant laminated hardwood in the case of the stainless steel models.

They are all mechanically identical and all versions incorporate integral scope

mount bases.

All mechanical components are made of heat-treated chrome-molybdenum or

stainless steel with music wire coil springs throughout the mechanism. The rifle

is equally usable by right-hand and left-hand shooters.

NOMENCLATURE

Figure 1. In this illustration the rifle has just been fired and an empty cartridge case is

shown in the chamber. The manual safety is shown in its forward “FIRE” (“OFF”) position,

permitting the sear to release the hammer and the rifle to fire. The safety selector should

always be “ON” in its rearmost “SAFE” position whenever the rifle is not actually being fired.

See page 10.

OPERATION OF SAFETY

The RUGER®NO. 1 rifle has a two-position, ambidextrous manual safety

located atop the rear of the receiver. It is operated by sliding it fully backward

and forward with the thumb.

The safety can be moved to the safe position only when the hammer is cocked.

Fully operating the under lever cocks the rifle. The rifle can be loaded and

unloaded while the safety is in the “Safe” position. The safety mechanism blocks

movement of the sear, and retracts the hammer slightly. It is the retracting of

the hammer which creates the feeling of ‘resistance’ when the safety is being

moved to the “Safe” position. When the hammer is cocked, the hammer spur

protrudes slightly below the lever. See the notation in Figure 1. The protrusion

of the hammer serves as a cocking indicator that can be felt and seen.

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Figure 3. Safety selector in “FIRE”

(full forward) position. The safety

selector should be moved to this

position only when the gun user is

actually firing the rifle. If you chose not

to fire, immediately return the safety to

the “SAFE” position shown in Figure 2.

(When the safety is in the “FIRE”

position, it is referred to as being “off.”)

Figure 2. Safety selector in “SAFE” (full

rearward) position. The safety selector

should be in this position when the

underlever is open to load a cartridge, or to

unload a live round. Whenever a cartridge

is chambered, the safety selector should be

in the “SAFE” position unless the rifle is to

be fired immediately. Keep the safety in this

position except when actually firing. (When

the safety is in the “SAFE” position, it is

referred to as being “on.”)

When the rifle is loaded, unless it is to be fired immediately, THE SAFETY

SHOULD BE AT ITS EXTREME REARWARD POSITION with the word “SAFE”

fully visible (on some older models the letter “S” appears). When operating the

safety (with the thumb) the user will feel additional resistance to movement of

the safety before it reaches its extreme rearward position. That resistance should

not be assumed to indicate the safety is in the safe position.

Practice with an unloaded rifle, moving the safety into the “Safe” and “Fire”

positions until you know the safety position’s correct positions. See Figures 2

and 3, below.

WARNING: When manipulating the safety, DO NOT HAVE ANY FINGER INSIDE

THE TRIGGER GUARD! When the safety selector is in the “Fire” position and the

trigger is pulled, the rifle will fire.

The safety selector should always be in the “Safe” position except when the gun

user is actually firing or unloading the rifle. The safety selector should

unfailingly be moved to the “Safe” position when the gun user ceases firing.

SAFETY POSITIONS

The safety selector is held in each of its positions by a spring. Therefore, the gun

user should frequently check the position of the safety selector to be certain it has

not been inadvertently moved. If the safety does not function properly, or if the

selector seems to move too easily, or if the safety selector does not seem firmly

positioned in either of its positions, stop using the rifle and return it to the

Newport Product Service Department for repair (see p. 26).

Death, serious injury, and damage

can result from the use of wrong

ammunition, bore obstructions,

powder overloads, or incorrect

cartridge components. Even the

strongest gun can be blown up by

excess pressure. Only use correct

ammunition loaded to U.S. Industry

Standards. Always wear shooting

glasses and hearing protectors.

IMPROPER AMMUNITION

DESTROYS GUNS

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Keep the safety on unless actually firing.

Always move the safety fully to its intended

position and check it. The safety has two

positions –“SAFE” (also used for loading and

unloading) and “FIRE.” The safety is not on

“SAFE” until it is “clicked” fully rearward

and the word “SAFE” is fully visible. Never

depend on a safety mechanism or any other

mechanical device to justify careless

handling or permitting the rifle to point in

an unsafe direction. The only “safe” rifle is

one in which the breech block is open and

the chamber is empty.

KNOW HOW TO USE THE SAFETY

WARNING –MANUAL SAFETY

SAFE

AMMUNITION

RUGER®NO. 1 rifles are chambered for many of the most popular factory-

loaded cartridges manufactured in accordance with U.S. industry practice. The

particular caliber for each rifle is rollmarked on the barrel. Use cartridges only of

the designated caliber that is marked on the barrel. Please see “Warning -

Ammunition” below and “Warning - Loading” on page 12.

AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE

WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE

OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR

AS A RESULT OF, THE USE IN ANY RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY,

OR NON-STANDARD, OR “REMANUFACTURED” OR HAND-LOADED

(RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE

FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.

WARNING –AMMUNITION

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WARNING – LEAD EXPOSURE

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated

areas, cleaning firearms, or handling

ammunition may result in exposure to

lead and other substances known to the

state of California to cause birth defects,

reproductive harm, and other serious

physical injury. Have adequate ventilation

at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after

exposure.

SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS

MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD

TO LOAD AND FIRE

Practice the important aspects of gun handling described below (with an

unloaded rifle) until you can perform each of the steps with skill and confidence.

But before loading the rifle, please read completely through this manual, and be

certain the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. Do not load the rifle until you

are ready to use it!

1. With the rifle pointed in a safe direction (see Rule 2, p. 35), press the lever

latch and fully lower the lever. This will expose the breech end of the chamber.

2. Move the safety selector fully rearward to the “Safe” position (see Figure 2,

p. 10).

3. Insert a cartridge of the correct caliber into the chamber only when you are

ready to shoot.

Know the caliber of your rifle you are loading and load

cartridges of only that caliber into it!

Before loading, be certain the primer of each cartridge is seated

flush with, or below, the surface of the cartridge case base. A

cartridge discharged by the closing of the breech mechanism

can result in possible serious injury to the shooter and those

nearby.

If a cartridge does not chamber readily, do not force it. Check

the bore and chamber to be certain that they are free of

obstructions and that each cartridge is the proper caliber and of

correct dimensions. If you cannot determine why the cartridge

will not fit, clear the rifle of all cartridges and write or call the

factory.

The wrong ammunition can destroy your gun and result in

serious injury.

BE SURE WHAT YOU LOAD

IS CORRECT

WARNING –LOADING

Never carry the rifle loaded with the

safety selector in the “FIRE” position. If

dropped or struck with the safety off, the

rifle may fire. Such a discharge can occur

with or without the trigger being directly

struck or touched. Never rest a loaded

rifle against any object (wall, fence,

vehicle, tree, etc.) because there is always

the possibility that the rifle will be jarred

or slide from its position and fall with

sufficient force to discharge. Keep safety

on unless actually firing.

Never lower (uncock) the firing pin with

a loaded cartridge in the chamber. Under

such circumstances the firing pin will be

in direct contact with the primer of the

loaded cartridge and a light accidental

blow to the firing pin can readily cause

the gun to discharge.

ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF

DROPPED

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WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER

UNTIL YOU ARE ACTUALLY READY

TO FIRE THE RIFLE.

4. Raise the lever fully until the lever latch engages, closing and locking the

breech block. (Note: On the upward stroke of the lever, the breech block is

locked before the lever latch engages. However, the rifle should not be fired or

“dry fired” unless the lever latch is engaged.)

WARNING –HANDLING

5. The rifle is now loaded and cocked, and the safety is engaged.

6. To fire the rifle, with the rifle pointing in a safe direction, push the safety

forward to the “Fire” position, then place the index finger on the trigger and

squeeze it. Pulling (squeezing) the trigger will discharge the cartridge. Always

be certain that you know where the bullet will strike when you fire the rifle.

Keep the thumb off of the safety when firing, as recoil can cause it to bruise

the thumb.

This precision trigger has been

carefully adjusted at the factory

and permanently secured. Do

not alter any factory setting! You

can create an unsafe condition

and the rifle may fire

unexpectedly, or not fire at all.

You should be especially careful

to keep the safety on at all times

except when actually firing and

keep your finger off the trigger

unless you are squeezing it to

fire, in order to minimize the

possibility of accidental

discharge.

DO NOT TAMPER

WITH TRIGGER

KEEP SAFETY ON UNLESS FIRING

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When firing the No. 1 rifle be sure that

bystanders are well clear of the shooter and

standing a safe distance to the rear. Empty

cartridge cases are hot and are normally ejected

from the rifle to the rear with some force. They

could cause injury to any person who is standing

too closely behind the shooter. Shooters should

be particularly cautious concerning ejected

cartridge cases striking the face. Tilt the rifle

away from you when opening the lever. Always

wear shooting glasses and hearing protectors.

EJECTED BRASS IS HOT

WARNING –FIRING

WARNING –TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT

SAFE

When there is a cartridge in the

chamber and the safety selector is in the

“Fire” position, the cartridge will

discharge if the trigger is pulled. It is

absolutely essential for the user to know

how to completely unload it.

“Completely” means fully opening the

lever, removing a chambered cartridge,

and checking to be sure the rifle is

empty. The safety selector should always

be in the “Safe” position when the rifle

is being unloaded. See the “Operation of

Safety” section of this manual.

ALWAYS CHECK TO BE

SURE RIFLE IS UNLOADED

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1

2

3

SAFETY IN

"SAFE"

POSITION

CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE

TO UNLOAD RIFLE

(Keep the Rifle Pointed in a Safe Direction)

UNLOAD THE RIFLE IMMEDIATELY WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED SHOOTING.

1. Move the safety selector fully to the “Safe” position if the rifle is cocked.

2. Depress the lever latch and fully lower the lever to open the breech and to

eject the chambered cartridge.

3. Inspect the chamber to be certain the cartridge has been extracted. Leave the

breech block open.

WARNING – UNLOADING

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CARTRIDGE EXTRACTION AND EJECTION

When the lever is lowered the fired cartridge case is automatically extracted and

ejected. Check the chamber to be sure it is empty before closing the lever. If

automatic ejection is not desired, remove the forearm and back-off the ejector

strut adjustment screw until the ejector spring unit can be removed.

(See Figure 4.) The ejector will then function as an extractor only, and the

cartridge (or fired cartridge case) will be partially removed from the chamber by

the final downward motion of the lever. If the ejector spring unit is replaced, do

not over-tighten the ejector strut adjustment screw because that will bind the

action. The force of ejection can be altered to some extent by moving the

adjustment screw.

4. If you wish to store the rifle with the action shut, after making sure the

chamber is empty, fully shut the lever.

5. Move the safety selector to the “Fire “ position and with the rifle pointed in a

safe direction, pull the trigger.

TO CLEAR A MALFUNCTION (“JAM”)

If a jam occurs, immediately put the safety selector in the “Safe” position and be

certain the muzzle of the rifle is at all times pointing in a safe direction.

Then study the situation to determine the nature of the jam and how best to

clear it.

–If a cartridge or fired case is caught between the breech block and the

barrel, or if it is not extracted and remains in the chamber, don’t try to

force the lever shut. Lower the lever and breech block fully and carefully

remove the jammed cartridge or case.

–When attempting to extract a cartridge that is “stuck” in the chamber do

not use any type of tool that is likely to act as a “firing pin” and discharge

the cartridge should the tool impact on the primer.

Figure 4

If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or binds

when being chambered or when the

breech block is closed, do not attempt to

force it into the chamber by pushing or

striking the lever. Most failures of a

cartridge to feed or to chamber are caused

by ammunition that is incorrect, dirty, or

defective.

Whatever the cause, the gun user must,

above all, recognize that jams can result

in the very potentially dangerous situation

of a cartridge discharging before it is

chambered. If this occurs, the cartridge

case will rupture and its fragments will fly

out of the gun with sufficient force to

cause injury. Always wear shooting glasses

and hearing protectors!

STRIKING PRIMER CAN

BURST CARTRIDGE

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–After clearing a jam, inspect the gun mechanism to determine if dirt might

be the cause of the problem. Excess lubricant or grease can cause

cartridges to feed sluggishly or fail to extract. An accumulation of grease or

dirt on the face or sides of the breech block, under the extractor, or in the

chamber can contribute to cartridge feeding problems. (See section on

“Care and Cleaning,” p. 20.)

–After clearing a jam, inspect all cartridges that have been removed from

the gun. Safely dispose of any cartridges which are in any way damaged.

–If it appears that the rifle is not at fault and that the jam was caused by the

type of cartridge being used, then try another type.

–Examine your fired cartridge cases. If they have split, blown or bulged

heads, stop using that ammunition and promptly return the rifle to the

factory for examination.

–If the above procedures do not result in a smooth and reliable feeding

firearm, don’t use the rifle. The RUGER®NO. 1 can be returned

directly to our Newport Product Service Department for inspection and

repair, if required. See the “Service and Parts Policy” section of the manual

for packing and shipping information.

WARNING – MALFUNCTIONS

TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS (“JAMS”)

Firearms of all makes and types are susceptible to occasional malfunctioning due

to a cartridge not feeding into the chamber, or due to a cartridge or fired case

not being extracted and ejected.

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To 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 Specifications. Do not use cartridges that are deformed, or

cartridges that have been reloaded.

–Clean and lubricate the gun in accordance with the instructions in this

manual.

–Learn to correctly operate the lever and how to properly load and empty

the chamber.

–If the mechanism shows signs of not functioning correctly, or if a part is

damaged or broken – don’t use the rifle. Have it inspected and repaired.

For most repairs we recommend that Ruger guns be returned to the factory.

However, if a gun has a cartridge in it which cannot be removed, then it is a

violation of Federal Regulations to ship that loaded gun whether it be by U.S.

Mail or by common carrier. Contact our Newport Product Service Department at

(603) 865-2442.

BASIC DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

WARNING –DISASSEMBLY

Always unload a firearm

before cleaning, lubrication,

disassembly or assembly.

UNLOAD BEFORE

CLEANING

1

2

3

SAFETY IN

"SAFE"

POSITION

It is preferable to carry out these procedures on a workbench or table which has

a covered top. A piece of shallow nap rug or an old, coarse blanket is an ideal

covering. Such a covering not only reduces the chances of the rifle slipping and

being scratched, but it serves also to trap pins, plungers and springs that may

otherwise get lost. It is advisable to have a container – such as a shoebox – in

which each part can be placed as it is removed from the gun.

Before attempting to disassemble the rifle for the first time, study the parts

drawing and parts list so as to be familiar with the relative position, appearance

and name of each part. Carry out the disassembly slowly, and carefully note the

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position of the part in the gun before starting to remove it. If a part is under

spring tension (such as, the Safety or Trigger) remove it cautiously and anticipate

the direction the spring and plunger are most likely to “jump.”

WARNING: If a spring or plunger become lost do not use a substitute. Springs of

correct tension are vital to the safe and reliable performance of firearms. Before

starting disassembly, remove the sling, scope and rings and place the rear sight

blade in its down flat position.

DISASSEMBLY

(Rifle Must Be Unloaded Prior To Disassembly)

1. Keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction! Open the underlever and put the

safety in the “Safe” position.

2. CHECK TO BE CERTAIN THAT THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY!

3. Study the drawing below and those on pages 9 and 20. Use a screwdriver

whose tip correctly fits the screw slot.

4. Remove the forearm by unscrewing the forearm takedown screw and gently

pulling the forearm away from the receiver.

5. With hammer cocked, insert a “slave pin” through hole in hammer strut.

6. Pull trigger to release hammer spring tension.

7. Remove the hammer spring and strut as an assembly.

8. Lower the lever, unscrew lever pivot screw and lever pivot pin.

9. Remove hammer.

10. Raise lever to close breech, then lower lever about halfway and pull

downward, removing the breech block, breech block arm and the linkage as a

unit from the bottom of the receiver.

11. Remove the ejector, ejector plunger, and ejector plunger spring.

This is the extent of disassembly required for routine inspection, cleaning and

lubrication. Further disassembly is not recommended!

LEVER PIVOT

SCREW

Figure 5

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REASSEMBLY

1. Reassemble ejector, ejector plunger and spring in receiver.

2. Assemble breech block, breech block arm, ejector roller and linakge as shown

in Figure 5, page 19 and replace as a unit into receiver while holding the

ejector against the inside receiver wall.

3. Position hammer in the lever and engage the lever and link as shown in

Figure 6, above.

4. Hold the ejector against the inside receiver wall and insert the lever into the

receiver.

5. Move the lever to its closed position while depressing the trigger.

6. Replace pivot pin and retaining screw.

7. Replace hammer spring and strut assembly, cock the hammer and remove

slave pin.

8. Reassemble forearm to receiver and tighten forearm takedown screw.

9. With the rifle pointed in a safe direction, check operation of lever, breech

block, trigger and safety.

REGARDING ACCURACY: The accuracy of any rifle can vary depending upon the

make and type of cartridges used in it. Such being the case, if your RUGER®

NO. 1 rifle does not perform to expectations, it is advisable to try several brands

and types of cartridges to determine which one delivers the best accuracy, before

proceeding further. If your rifle is not as “accurate” as you believe it should be,

before concluding that some serious fault exists, run the following checks:

1. Be certain the forend screw is snugly tightened.

2. Be certain the bore is clean and free from accumulated metal fouling

(deposited by metal jacketed and lead bullets). See the “Care and Cleaning”

section of this manual.

Figure 6

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3. Check the sights for tightness, setting and alignment.

4. Rest the forend on your hand, not directly onto a rest. Never rest the barrel

directly onto a rest.

If everything is tight, the bore is clean, the sights are properly aligned and secure

but the accuracy problem persists, DO NOT alter the stock bedding in any way.

Do not scrape away wood and do not bed with “glass,” plastic, epoxy, etc. Once a

rifle stock has been altered, it cannot be reworked by our Product Service

Department.

If you still have an accuracy problem, write a brief letter to our Product Service

Department in Newport, New Hampshire 03773 and describe the nature of the

problem based on the use of factory-loaded cartridges – not reloads. You will

receive a prompt response from us and if indicated, detailed instructions with

regard to the return of the rifle.

CARE AND CLEANING

A firearm must be free of rust, dirt, grease and firing residues to function safely

and reliably. Periodic maintenance, which includes inspection of components to

determine if they are in proper working order, is absolutely essential. Firing

deposits particles of bullet lubricant and powder in the bore, chamber, receiver

and other parts of the rifle. There is no fixed rule as to how frequently the

cleaning should be carried out, but the alert gun owner soon learns that any

firearm functions most reliably and accurately when it is free of accumulations of

grease and other firing residues.

Basic cleaning equipment includes: A correct size cleaning rod equipped with

bore brushes (fiber and brass) and a tip in which a cloth patch can be inserted,

patches, powder solvent, lubricant, small lint-free cloths and a toothbrush. Use

correct size patches and brushes. Larger sizes will bind in the bore and can be

very difficult to remove! Insert rod from the chamber end of the barrel and push

firmly so the patch or brush emerges from the muzzle. Don’t reverse the rod

when a brush or patch is being used – it may bind. Don’t use patches or brushes

dripping with solvent or oil. Use rod and brushes with care so as not to damage

gun.

1. To clean the rifle thoroughly, disassemble to the extent described above, taking

care to put pins, screws and similar easily mislaid and ‘rolling’ components in

a tray or box.

2. Push-pull a solvent-wetted patch through the bore several times. Next, using a

solvent-wetted brush, run it the full length of the bore as many times as is

necessary to completely remove all foreign matter from the bore and chamber.

Dry the bore with clean patches and examine it. If bore remains fouled, repeat

the brushing. Complete the cleaning by dry-patch wiping of bore and chamber.

WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE

CONTAINS NO CARTRIDGES.

Firing a rifle with oil, grease, or any other material even

partially obstructing the bore may result in damage to the

rifle and serious injury to the shooter and those nearby.

Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on ammunition.

If the powder charge of a cartridge is affected by the

lubricant, it may not be ignited, but the energy from the

primer may be sufficient to push the bullet into the bore

where it may become lodged. Firing a subsequent bullet

onto the obstructed bore may damage the rifle and cause

serious injury or death to the shooter and those nearby.

Use lubricants properly. You are responsible for the proper

care and maintenance of your firearm.

IMPROPER LUBRICATION

DESTROYS GUNS

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3. Use a clean, solvent-wetted patch to remove firing residue and dirt from all

“reachable” surfaces inside the receiver. Use the solvent-wetted toothbrush to

dislodge caked dirt from components and from surfaces inside the receiver

that can’t be reached with a patch. Use cleaning patches or the cloth to remove

the solvent.

4. Wipe all surfaces – internal and external – with a very light coat of oil. Oil and

similar preparations “collect” dirt particles which can interfere with reliable

functioning of the rifle. Therefore, use these preparations very sparingly. A

drop of oil applied to the breech block assembly components, the pivot points

of the trigger mechanism, the safety, the lever, and the latch, will work into all

the parts that need lubrication.

5. Reassemble the rifle and carefully wipe all solvent, lubricating and preservative

preparations from the stock.

WARNING –LUBRICATION

OIL

6. If the rifle is to be stored for an extended period, clean the rifle thoroughly.

Disassemble to the extent described elsewhere in this manual, taking care to

put pins and similar easily mislaid and “rolling” components in a tray. Rewipe

all surfaces with preservative oil. Reassemble and store properly.

STORAGE

GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!

Sturm, Ruger also offers gun safes for sale as a means to secure more than one

firearm. Please call (801) 377-7199 for details and ordering information.

Do not store the rifle in a leather case. Leather, and many cloth cases, attract

moisture even though they may appear to be perfectly dry.

USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE REVOLVER FOR STORAGE.

(SEE PAGE 5)

TO RENDER THE RIFLE INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE

With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, open the action and check the

chamber to be sure the rifle is completely unloaded! Remove the forend screw.

Carefully remove the forend and forend takedown nut. Open the lever and insert a

pin through the hole in the front of the hammer spring strut. With the muzzle

pointed in a safe direction, pull the trigger and then remove the hammer spring

assembly toward the front of the rifle. Now open the action and unscrew and

remove the lever pivot screw on the left side of the receiver. The hammer can be

removed from the bottom of the receiver. Replace the lever pivot screw, the forend

nut, the forend, and the forend screw.

Store the hammer spring assembly and the hammer in different locations. When

disassembled in this manner, the rifle is inoperable. It is impossible to fire the rifle

until the hammer spring assembly and hammer have been correctly replaced into

the rifle.

To reassemble the rifle for firing, remove the forend screw, the forend, and the

forend takedown nut. Unscrew and remove the lever pivot screw. Reinsert the

hammer into the receiver and secure it with the lever pivot screw. Replace the

hammer spring assembly with the down-turned rear end of the strut facing

downward. Replace the forend nut, remove the pin from the front of the hammer

spring assembly. Replace the forend and tighten the forend screw. Check to be sure

that the lever, hammer, trigger, and safety mechanisms work fully and freely. The

rifle is now reassembled and can be loaded and fired normally.

While the rifle 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.

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Never place or store any firearm in

such a manner that it may be

dislodged. Firearms should always be

stored securely and unloaded, away

from children and careless adults. Use

the locking device originally supplied

with this firearm for storage.

The use of a locking device or safety

lock is only one aspect of responsible

firearms storage. For increased safety,

firearms should be stored unloaded

and locked in a location that is both

separate from their ammunition and

inaccessible to children and any other

unauthorized person.

STORE SECURELY & UNLOADED

WARNING –STORAGE

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QUICK DETACHABLE SLING SWIVEL

1. When attaching any QD swivel to its base, make sure the rotating gate is

FULLY ENGAGED on the pin and there is no gap between the rotating gate

and the swivel body. (See illustration below). A QD SWIVEL NOT ENGAGED

CAN ACCIDENTALLY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS BASE.

Pin

Spring Plunger

No Gap Here

Full Engagement

Here

Rotating Gate

Swivel Body

Swivel Loop

Base

(attached

to firearm)

Rotating Gate

Pin

Spring Plunger

To Attach Swivel To Base:

a. Press plunger.

b. Rotate gate.

c. Insert pin into base.

d. Rotate gate until pin enters hole in gate, then release plunger.

e. Make sure spring plunger fully engages pin, leaving no gap between gate

and swivel body.

f. To detach swivel, reverse the above procedure.

2. Each time you use your rifle with a sling, be sure the QD swivel is fully

engaged. Also, be sure to check the swivel periodically in the field to make

certain it is fully engaged.

3. Brush, tree limbs or other obstructions can pull at the swivel, sling, carry

strap, scope or the firearm itself. If this happens, always check the swivel

IMMEDIATELY to be sure it is fully engaged.

4. NEVER CLIMB OVER A FENCE, JUMP A DITCH, SCALE STEEP HILLS OR

ROCKS, OR CLIMB A TREE OR TREE STAND WITH A LOADED FIREARM.

PRACTICE THE RULES OF FIREARM AND HUNTING SAFETY.

(See pp. 35 - 38.)

Failure to follow these safety rules could result in a swivel accidentally becoming

detached from its base. If this happens, the firearm could fall, causing damage to

the firearm or scope, and even accidentally discharge resulting in injury or death

to yourself or others.

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ATTACHING RUGER SCOPE RINGS

Each Ruger telescope 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 rifle.

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

and the eyepiece. Remember - the lug on the base should be on the front side

of the scope.

2. Install the four top screws. Do not tighten.

3. Disassemble the other ring and install it on the forward section of the scope

tube with the lug forwardly also. Install the four top screws. Again, do not

tighten.

4. Assemble the rings to the receiver with the lugs engaging the recesses in the

top surface of the receiver. Tighten the clamp nuts so that the rings are locked

to the semicircular cuts on the sides of the receiver.

5. Rotate the scope until cross-hairs are aligned properly and slide scope to

desired eye relief. Then tighten the eight top screws each a bit at a time to grip

the scope body.

6. Sight in according to the directions with your scope.

SUGGESTED SIGHT PICTURE

Top of front sight even with top of

rear sight slide. Front sight

centered in notch of rear sight

slide. Target bull’s-eye centered on

top of front sight.

SIGHT ADJUSTMENT

(For Standard Rifles Equipped With Open Sights)

The folding leaf rear sight is adjustable for elevation. The slide must be moved

one graduation to change the point of impact by approximately one inch at 25

yards. Shooting to determine the slide setting for ‘zero’ at a particular distance

should be done from a bench rest and over a measured distance. Use only a small

screwdriver with a blade tip that exactly fits the screw-head. Loosen the screws

only slightly so the slide doesn’t move too freely. Move the slide in the direction

you want the point of impact of the bullet to move. When the slide is positioned

at the desired height, carefully tighten both screws.

Lateral (windage) adjustment is made by “drifting” the sight base in its slot.

Place a short brass rod against the sight base (and only the base) and tap the

sight in the direction you wish to move the point of impact.

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SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY

If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER®

NO. 1 rifle please write or call (603-865-2442) our Product Service Department

in Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing all circumstances and

conditions involved. If you should return your rifle to the factory for repair, or

order parts for it, please comply with the following suggestions for prompt

service:

WARNING: BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM, BE

ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT IS UNLOADED. DO

NOT SHIP CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM.

SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR

RUGER NO. 1 rifles returned to the factory for repair should be sent to:

Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service Department, Newport,

New Hampshire 03773. Telephone (603) 865-2442.

Guns should be sent prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments.

The Federal Gun Control Act, as well as the laws of most States and localities, do

not prohibit an individual (who is not otherwise barred from purchasing or

possessing a firearm) from shipping a firearm directly to the manufacturer for

repair. However, before you ship your rifle to us, be certain that your State or

locality does not have a law or regulation which will prohibit you from receiving

the rifle from us after it has been repaired. If such receiving is prohibited, then

please have a Federally Licensed firearms dealer ship the gun to us. If your rifle is

sent to us by a dealer, it will be returned to him after being repaired. If a handgun

(pistol or revolver) is shipped by an individual who does not hold a Federal

Firearms License, it must be shipped for overnight delivery via U.P.S., Federal

Express or other, similar private overnight service. NOTE: Firearms may not be

shipped via U.S. Mail. Persons who do not hold a Federal Firearms License are

prohibited by Federal law from shipping a handgun by Mail. Handguns mailed in

violation of the law are impounded by the Post Office.

DO NOT SEND GUN BOXES OR LITERATURE THAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE

COLLECTOR’S ITEMS – THESE ARE INVARIABLY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED

IN SHIPMENT. Please do not include rifle case, sling, telescopic sights or custom

accessories with a firearm being shipped to the factory for service. Rifles and

shotguns may be shipped via Parcel Post. Always insure your shipment.

Enclose a letter which includes your name, address, telephone number, serial

number and model of the firearm. Describe in detail the trouble you have

experienced with your firearm, or the work you wish to have done. Merely stating

that the firearm “needs repair” is inadequate information.

Work performed will bear a net minimum labor charge of $20.00 plus a $12.00

shipping and handling charge. The charge for rebluing the Ruger No. 1 rifle is

$50.00 plus a $12.00 shipping and handling charge. Custom gunsmithing service

for nonstandard alterations are NOT AVAILABLE from Ruger Product Service

Departments.

We cannot fit wood to Ruger No. 1 rifles originally sold as barreled actions.

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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 rifle after such installation.

PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY

ORDERING PARTS

Please contact the New Hampshire Product Service Department for parts

availability and current prices. All parts orders for the RUGER®NO. 1 should

be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Product Service Department, 411 Sunapee

Street, Newport, New Hampshire, 03773, (603) 865-2442.

We cannot comply with open account or C.O.D. requests. Payment in the form of

a check, money order, Visa or Mastercard must accompany your order. Credit

Card orders must include the account number, expiration date and whether it is

a Visa or Mastercard account. Minimum parts order is $1.00 plus a $3.50

shipping and handling charge. Order parts by Part Number and Part Name and

include the entire serial number of the firearm for which the parts are being

ordered. There is a minimum net labor charge of $20.00 plus $12.00 shipping

and handling if the parts are factory fitted. All factory-fitted parts are fitted on an

exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts.

Because the receiver of the Ruger No. 1 rifle is a serial numbered component, it

is defined as a “firearm” by Federal law and is not sold as a separate component.

*Parts designated by an asterisk must be factory fitted. These parts are fitted on

an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. We will not return

any part that is broken, malfunctioning, badly worn or has been modified. See

“Warning — Parts Purchasers,” above.

CAUTION: Firearm users are cautioned that a gun containing

modified, broken, malfunctioning, or badly worn parts should not

be fired.

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RUGER®NO. 1 RIFLE

PARTS LIST

Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING

(See Exploded Views on Page 34)

Part Name Part No. Model

**Barrel, Specify Model, Caliber & All Blued or Stainless Models

Barrel Length

Barrel Rib, with Dovetail S-135 Standard, Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical,

Specify Model & Caliber International - Blued Models

Barrel Rib, with Dovetail KS-132 Tropical - Stainless Models

Specify Model & Caliber

Barrel Rib, with Dovetail KS-135 Medium Sporter - Stainless Model

Specify Model & Caliber

Barrel Rib, without Dovetail S-130 Standard, Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical,

Specify Model & Caliber International - Blued Models

Barrel Rib, without Dovetail KS-130 Standard - Stainless Models

Specify Model & Caliber

Barrel Rib Dowel, Front S-151 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International

Barrel Rib Dowel, Front S-152 Standard - Blued Models

Barrel Rib Dowel, Front KS-152 Standard, Medium Sporter, Tropical - Stainless Models

Barrel Rib Dowel, Front S15101 Medium Sporter (.45-70 caliber only)

Barrel Rib Dowel, Rear S-151 Standard, Light Sporter, Medium Sporter,

Tropical (.375 cal. only), International - Blued Models

Barrel Rib Dowel, Rear KS-151 Standard, Medium Sporter, Tropical - Stainless Models

Barrel Rib Dowel, Rear S-152 Tropical

Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) S-139 Light Sporter, International

**These parts are factory fitted on an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. Please contact the New Hampshire Product

Service Department at (603) 865-2442 for the correct part number.

Part Name Part No. Model

Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) S-138 Standard, Medium Sporter, Tropical - Blued Models

Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) KS-137 Medium Sporter - Stainless Model

Barrel Rib Screws, Front (2 Req’d.) KS-138 Standard, Tropical - Stainless Models

Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) D06101 Standard, Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, International

- Blued Models

Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) KD06101 Standard - Stainless Models

Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) S-137 Tropical (.375 cal. only)

Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) KS-137 Medium Sporter, Tropical - Stainless Models

Barrel Rib Screws, Rear (2 Req’d.) S-138 Tropical

* Breech Block S-10 All Blued Models

* Breech Block KS-10 All Stainless Models

* Breech Block Arm S-9 All Models

* Breech Block Assembly A-214 All Blued Models

* Breech Block Assembly KA-214 All Stainless Models

Ejector, Specify Model & Caliber S-125 All Blued Models

Ejector, Specify Model & Caliber KS-126 All Stainless Models

Ejector Cam S-13 All Models

Ejector Cam Pivot Pin S-45 All Models

Ejector Plunger S-29 All Models

Ejector Plunger Spring S-30 All Models

Ejector Roller S-27 All Models

Ejector Strut S-46 All Models

Ejector Strut Adjustment Screw S-49 All Models

Ejector Strut Spring S-48 All Models

Ejector Strut Swivel S-47 All Models

* Firing Pin S-11 All Models

* Firing Pin Spring KE-48 All Models

* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Alexander Henry 70060 Light Sporter

* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Alexander Henry 70058 Tropical (.375 cal. only) - Blued Model

* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Alexander Henry 70057 Tropical - Blued Models

* Forearm, With Escutcheon, 70063 Tropical - Stainless Models

Alexander Henry, Laminated

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Part Name Part No. Model

* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Alexander Henry 70059 Medium Sporter - Blued Models

* Forearm, With Escutcheon, 70064 Medium Sporter - Stainless Model

Alexander Henry, Laminated

* Forearm, With Escutcheon, International 70054 International

* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Semi-Beavertail 70056 Standard - Blued Models

* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Beavertail 70062 Standard - Stainless Models

* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Semi-Beavertail 70055 Varminter - Blued Models

* Forearm, With Escutcheon, Beavertail 70061 Varminter - Stainless Model

Forearm Escutcheon S-50 All Models

Forearm Take Down Nut S-88 All Models

Forearm Take Down Screw S-51 All Models

Front Sight Base S06505 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International

Front Sight Base KS06502 Tropical - Stainless Models

Front Sight Base KS06504 Mediuam Sporter - Stainless Model

Front Sight Base Set Screw D-70 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International

Front Sight Blade Assembly D06702A Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International

Front Sight Plunger Spring D-69 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International

Front Sight Retaining Plunger D-68 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International

* Hammer S-17 All Blued Models

* Hammer KS-17 All Stainless Models

Hammer Spring S-18 All Models

Hammer Spring Retaining Washer S-59 All Models

Hammer Strut S-25 All Models

Hammer Strut Assembly A-212 All Models

Hammer Transfer Block S-15 All Models

Hammer Transfer Block Pivot Pin S-26 All Models

* Lever S-6 All Blued Models

* Lever KS-6 All Stainless Models

* Lever Assembly S-6B All Blued Models

* Lever Assembly KS-6B All Stainless Models

* Lever Latch S-7 All Blued Models

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Part Name Part No. Model

* Lever Latch KS-7 All Stainless Models

Lever Latch Pivot Pin S-40 All Blued Models

Lever Latch Pivot Pin KS-40 All Stainless Models

Lever Latch Spring S-41 All Models

Lever Link and Pin Assembly A-206 All Models

Lever Pivot Pin S-43 All Blued Models

Lever Pivot Pin KS-43 All Stainless Models

Lever Pivot Screw S-44 All Blued Models

Lever Pivot Screw KS-44 All Stainless Models

Muzzle Cap S01341 International

Muzzle Cap Escutcheon D13300 InternationaI

Muzzle Cap Screw D13200 InternationaI

Pistol Grip Cap, Not Illustrated S-97 All Blued Models

Pistol Grip Cap, Not Illustrated KS-97 All Stainless Models

Pistol Grip Cap Medallion, Not Illustrated S-61 All Models

Pistol Grip Cap Screw, Not Illustrated S-36 All Models

Rear Sight D-77 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International

Receiver Filler Screws (2 Req’d), C-83 Varminter

Not Illustrated

Recoil Pad D06304 All Models

Recoil Pad Screws, (2 Req’d.) D-84 All Models

* Safety SC-52 All Blued Models

* Safety KSC-52 All Stainless Models

Safety Arm S-16 All Models

Safety Arm Pivot Pin S-32 All Models

Safety Bar S-22 All Models

Safety Bar Arm Assembly S-22A All Models

Safety Bar Pivot Pin S-58 All Models

Safety Detent Spring S-54 All Models

Safety Detent Spring Pin S-39 All Models

Safety Retaining Pin, (2 Req’d.) S-31 All Models

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Part Name Part No. Model

Scope Base, Not Illustrated SC-24VA-A Varminter - Blued Models

Scope Base, Rear, Not Illustrated KSC-132 Varminter - Stainless Model

Scope Base Screws (4 Req’d), Not Illustrated B-89 Varminter - Blued Models

Scope Base Screws (4 Req’d), Not Illustrated KB-89 Varminter - Stainless Model

Scope Ring Clamp, Not Illustrated D-74 All Blued Models

Scope Ring Clamp, Not Illustrated, Matte KD-74M All Stainless Models

Scope Ring Nut, Not Illustrated D-73 All Blued Models

Scope Ring Nut, Not Illustrated, Matte KD-73M All StainlessModels

Scope Base Torx®Head Screw, (8 Req’d.) MPF07600 All Blued Models

Scope Base Torx®Head Screw, (8 Req’d.) KMPF07600M All Stainless Models

Scope Rings, medium rings, Not Illustrated S-100RM Blued Models

Scope Rings, medium rings, Not Illustrated KS-100RM Stainless Models

Scope Rings, high rings, Not Illustrated KS-100RH Stainless Models

Sear Adjustment Screw S-56 All Models

* Sear & Trigger Assembly A-256 All Blued Models

(Includes Sear, Sear Link & Sear Link Pin)

* Sear & Trigger Assembly, Clear Coated KA-256 All Stainless Models

(Includes Sear, Sear Link & Sear Link Pin)

Sear Pivot Pin S-33 All Models

Sear Spring S-42 All Models

Sling Swivel S-85B All Models

Sling Swivel Band S-142 Light Sporter

Sling Swivel Band S-144 Tropical (.375 cal. only) - Blued Model

Sling Swivel Band KS-144 Tropical (.375 cal. only) - Stainless Model

Sling Swivel Band S-145 Tropical - Blued Models

Sling Swivel Band KS-145 Tropical - Stainless Models

Sling Swivel Band S-143 Medium Sporter - Blued Model

Sling Swivel Band KS-143 Medium Sporter - Stainless Model

Sling Swivel Band Set Screw D-70 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical

Sling Swivel Escutheon, (2 Req’d.) D12900 International

Sling Swivel, Front D13100 International

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Part Name Part No. Model

Sling Swivel Mounting Screw, Rear S-87 All Blued Models

Sling Swivel Mounting Screw, Rear KS-87 All Stainless Models

Sling Swivel Nut, Front S-86A Standard, Varminter

Sling Swivel Screw D13000 International

Sling Swivel Screw, Front S-86B Standard, Varminter - Blued Models

Sling Swivel Screw, Front KS-86B Standard, Varminter - Stainless Models

Stock Bolt S-37 All Models

Stock Bolt Washer S-38 All Models

* Stock, Butt, Complete With Cap & Pad 70052 All Blued Models

* Stock, Butt, Laminated, 70053 All Stainless Models

Complete With Cap & Pad

†Torx

®Key Wrench, Not Illustrated MPF07601 All Models

(for scope base Torx®Head Screw)

* Trigger SC-20 All Blued Models

* Trigger, Clear Coated KSC-20 All Stainless Models

* Trigger Assembly (Includes Trigger, A-254 All Blued Models

Trigger Spring Adjustment Screw & Sear Adjustment Screw)

* Trigger Assembly, Clear Coated KA-254 All Stainless Models

(Includes Trigger, Trigger Spring Adjustment Screw & Sear Adjustment Screw)

Trigger Adjustment Spring S-53 All Models

* Trigger Guard S-2 All Blued Models

* Trigger Guard KS-2 All Stainless Models

Trigger Guard Retaining Pin, (2 Req’d.) MS06600 All Models

Trigger Pivot Pin S-33 All Models

Trigger Spring Adjustment Screw S-34 All Models

Williams Gib Lock, Sight Clamp Rear, D-83 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International

Not Illustrated

Williams Gib Lock Screw, Not Illustrated D-64 Light Sporter, Medium Sporter, Tropical, International

* PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FITTED

† Contact the Newport, NH Product Service Department (603-865-2442) for price.

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RUGER®NO. 1 RIFLE

EXPLODED VIEW

NOTE: Not all the components shown

in this drawing are standard equipment

on all models. Please see catalog to

determine which type of sighting

equipment, barrel rib, forearm, etc., is

standard on a particular model.

INTERNATIONAL MODEL

COMPONENT PARTS

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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.

Firearms do not cause accidents! Firearms accidents are almost always found to

have been the result of carelessness, or ignorance on the part of the shooter of the

basic rules of safe gun handling.

The following rules must be observed by gun users at all times. Safe gun handling

is not just desirable, it is absolutely essential to your safety, the safety of others, and

the continuation of gun ownership and sport shooting as we know it today.

1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.

Not all firearms are the same. The

method of carrying and handling

firearms varies in accordance with the

mechanical provisions for avoiding

accidental discharge and the various

proper procedures for loading and

unloading. No person should handle

any firearm without first having

thoroughly familiarized himself with

the particular type of firearm he is

using, and with safe gun handling in

general.

2. ALWAYS KEEP THE

MUZZLE POINTED IN A

SAFE DIRECTION.

Be sure of the bullet stop behind your

target, even when dry-firing. Never let

the muzzle of a firearm point at any

part of your body or at another person.

This is particularly important when

loading or unloading a firearm. In the

event of an accidental discharge, no

injury can occur as long as the muzzle

is pointing in a safe direction. A safe

direction means a direction which will

not permit a discharged bullet to strike

a person, or to strike an object from

which the bullet may ricochet.

RUGER

®

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS IN THIS

MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE

USING THIS FIREARM.

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.

Firearms should be loaded only

when you are in the field or on the

target range or shooting area,

ready to shoot. Firearms and

ammunition should be securely

locked in safes, racks or cabinets,

or by using the locking device

supplied with the firearm, when

not in use. Ammunition should

safely be stored separate from

firearms. Store your firearms out

of sight of visitors and children. It

is the gun owner’s responsibility to

be certain that children and

persons unfamiliar with firearms

cannot gain access to firearms,

ammunition, or components.

4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE SHOOTING.

Even a bit of mud, snow or excess

lubricating oil or grease in the

bore may cause the barrel to

bulge, or even burst on firing, and

can cause serious injury to the

shooter and bystanders. Be sure

that you are using ammunition of

the proper caliber and loading for

the gun you are using. If the

report or recoil on firing seems

weak, or doesn’t seem quite right,

CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY,

unload your firearm, and check to

be sure that no obstruction has

become lodged in the barrel.

Never try to shoot out an

obstruction!

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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.

All shooters should wear

protective shooting glasses and

adequate hearing protectors when

shooting. Exposure to shooting

noise can damage hearing, and

adequate eye protection when

shooting is essential.

7. NEVER CLIMB A TREE

OR FENCE WITH A

LOADED FIREARM.

Put the firearm down carefully

before climbing a fence, and

unload it before climbing or

descending a tree or jumping over

a ditch or other obstruction. Never

pull or push a loaded firearm

toward yourself or another person.

When in doubt, or whenever you

are about to do anything awkward,

unload your gun!

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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 be 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. Handling

firearms while under the

influence of alcohol in any form,

or medications that could affect

your judgement or coordination,

constitutes a criminal disregard

for the safety of others.

A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY

ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS

One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management

has remained in the same family 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 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. Today, William B. Ruger, Jr. continues

to provide guidance which has made this Company a sound and

successful enterprise.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, 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, Sturm, Ruger & Company

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

aspects of shooting, to render meaningful public services and to

encourage shooters in constructive, responsible, and safe participation in

the shooting sports. Its motto is “Arms Makers For Responsible

Citizens.”

Today, Sturm, Ruger & Company 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

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Southport, CT 06890

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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. has elected not to

provide any written warranty, either “limited” or “full”, rather than to

attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and

the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied

warranties under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As

the extent and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from

state to state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger &

Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in

providing service to owners of Ruger firearms.

STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.

Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.

www.ruger.com

Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens®

A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ANY RUGER

FIREARM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE FACTORY FREE ON REQUEST, OR IT MAY

BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RUGER.COM.

THESE INSTRUCTION MANUALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT

WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD

BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS.

“10/17,” “22/45,” “Model 96,” “P90,” “P91,” “P93,” “P94,” “P95,” “P97,” “P345,” “P345D,” “Mark III,”

“P345PR,” and “Super Redhawk Alaskan” are RUGER TRADEMARKS. “RUGER,” THE STURM, RUGER

LOGO, “AC-556,” “Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens,” “10/22,” “All-Weather,” “Bearcat,” “Bisley,”

“Blackhawk,” “Gold Label,” “GP100,” “Hawkeye,” “M77,” “Mini Thirty,” “Mini-14,” “Old Army,” “P85,”

“Redhawk,” “Ruger Titanium,” “77/17,” “77/22,” “77/44,” “77/50,” “SP101,” “Vaquero,” “Security-Six,”

“Service-Six,” “Single Six,” “Speed-Six,” the “SR” Design and “Target Grey” are

REGISTERED U.S. TRADEMARKS.

“DEERFIELD” is a registered trademark of Blount, Inc.