Ruger 96 Instruction Manual

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Part Name Part No. Model
Butt Plate Screw, 2 Req’d. B-64 All Models
Cartridge Support KJ01500 96/22 Long Rifle, 96/22 Magnum, 96/17
Cartridge Support Plunger KJ01600 96/22 Long Rifle, 96/22 Magnum, 96/17
Cartridge Support Spring J00700 96/22 Long Rifle, 96/22 Magnum, 96/17
Ejector L00800 96/22 Long Rifle, 96/22 Magnum, 96/17
Ejector L00820 96/44 Magnum
Ejector Pin L04100 All Models
Escutcheon B-51 96/22 Long Rifle, 96/22 Magnum, 96/17
Escutcheon L05100 96/44 Magnum
Extractor KJ01402 96/22 Long Rifle,...

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Part Name Part No. Model
Hammer Pivot Pin L02600 All Models
Hammer Roller L00710 All Models
Hammer Roller Pin L00700 All Models
Hammer Spring, Right L01800 All Models
Hammer Spring, Left L01810 All Models
Hammer Spring Support Pin L02500 All Models
Indicator Lifter L06900 All Models
Indicator Lifter Pivot Pin L03500 All Models
Indicator Pin L07100 All Models
Indicator Retainer L07300 All Models
Indicator Spring L07200 All Models
* Lever Assembly L20501 96/22 Long Rifle, 96/22 Magnum, 96/17
* Lever...

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Part Name Part No. Model
Magazine, Complete, 4-Shot Capacity MAG/9644 96/44 Magnum
Magazine Latch Lever Assembly L23401 96/22 Long Rifle
Magazine Latch Lever Assembly L23411 96/22 Magnum, 96/17
Magazine Latch Lever Assembly L23421 96/44 Magnum
Magazine Latch Pivot Pin L03500 All Models
Magazine Latch Plunger L03601 96/22 Long Rifle
Magazine Latch Plunger L03611 96/22 Magnum, 96/17
Magazine Latch Plunger L03621 96/44 Magnum
Magazine Latch Spring L03700 96/22 Long Rifle, 96/22 Magnum, 96/17
Magazine...

Part Name Part No. Model
Scope Ring Nut D-73 96/44 Magnum
Scope Ring Screw, 4 Req’d D-76 96/44 Magnum
* Sear L02301 All Models
Sear Spring B-24 All Models
Stock Assembly, Complete L00402 96/22 Long Rifle, 96/22 Magnum, 96/17
Stock Assembly, Complete L00422 96/44 Magnum
Take-Down Screw L04701 96/22 Long Rifle, 96/22 Magnum, 96/17
Trigger KL02001 All Models
Trigger Pivot Bearing L02200 All Models
Trigger Pivot Pin B-35 All Models
Trigger Plunger L03900 All Models
Trigger Plunger Spring L04000 All Models
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EXPLODED VIEW
RUGER®
MODEL NINETY-SIX 

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RUGER®MODEL NINETY-SIX
LEVER HOUSING ASSEMBLY
RUGER®MODEL NINETY-SIX
.22 LR & .22 WMR BOLT ASSEMBLY 

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RUGER®MODEL NINETY-SIX
.44 MAG. COMPONENT PARTS
RUGER®MODEL NINETY-SIX
.44 MAG. BOLT ASSEMBLY   

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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....

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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...

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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...