Ruger Bearcat Instruction Manual

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TO LOAD AND FIRE
Always keep the revolver pointed in a safe direction!
1. Do not load the revolver until you are ready to use it.
2. Note: The base pin must be fully inserted and locked in position by the base
pin latch. If the base pin is not fully inserted and locked, the transfer bar may
catch under the firing pin as the hammer is being cocked.
3. W
ith your finger off the trigger, pull the hammer back one “click” so that the
trigger snaps forward into the loading notch. This permits the cylinder...

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DECOCKING (UNCOCKING) THE REVOLVER
a.With the thumb controlling the hammer as shown above (1), squeeze
trigger to permit hammer to ‘break free’ (2). Carefully lower hammer.
b.When hammer is past load notch, IMMEDIATELY release trigger (3). Then
lower hammer slowly to its resting position completely down against
frame (4).
3. Grasp the revolver (if right handed) so that the thumb and forefinger of your
left hand are firmly holding the frame, forward of the trigger guard. Thus,
your left...

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!WARNING – FIRING
When firing any revolver, be sure all persons are a
safe distance to the rear of the shooter. When fired,
all revolvers discharge gas and particles through the
clearance gap between the cylinder and the rear of
the barrel. These particles of lead, powder grains or
lubricant are projected broadly sideways at high
speed and thus can injure a person who is standing
too close to the revolver. When firing any revolver,
always be certain that nothing – including either of
your hands – is...

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REPEAT
FOR ALL
CHAMBERS
Do not eject unfired cartridges onto any surface where the cartridge rim might
strike a solid object and discharge the cartridge.
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DRY-FIRING: Going through the actions of cocking, aiming, and pulling the
trigger of an unloaded
gun is known as “Dry Firing.” It can be useful to learn the
“feel” of your revolver. Be certain the revolver is unloaded and that the gun is
pointing in a safe direction even when practicing by dry-firing.The RUGER
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NEW BEARCAT®revolver can be...

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1. Open the gate.
2. With the finger off the trigger, pull the hammer back one “click” until the
trigger snaps forward into the loading notch. This permits the cylinder to
rotate.
3. Press base pin latch (on left side) and withdraw base pin.
4. Remove cylinder from loading gate side of frame.
To replace cylinder, simply reverse the above procedure. Holding the gun with
the barrel pointed away from you and in a safe direction, rotate the cylinder 1/4
turn in a clockwise direction to ensure that the...

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!WARNING – DISASSEMBLY
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REPEAT
FOR ALL
CHAMBERS
DISASSEMBLY
The user of a RUGER®NEW BEARCAT® revolver should carefully read all
disassembly directions and study all the illustrations and the Parts List in this
manual before attempting to take the gun apart. Know the names and location of
the parts before removing any of them. Although the RUGER
®NEW
BEARCAT® revolver mechanism is composed of only a few parts, it is essential
that the disassembly and reassembly operations be carried out with...

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TO DISMANTLE INTERIOR PARTS
1. Remove grip panel screw and lift grip panels away from grip frame.
2. Bring hammer back to full cock position and insert any convenient nail or
pin into the small hole at the lower end of the hammer strut; then press the
trigger and permit the hammer to move to a forward position. (It will be
observed that the pin which has been placed in the hammer strut hole serves
to confine the mainspring.)
3. Remove the screw which fastens the trigger guard to the cylinder frame.
4....

REASSEMBLY
(Again, Make Sure Revolver is Unloaded!)
1. Assemble pawl to hammer and transfer bar to trigger. Partially insert
hammer/pawl assembly in its recess in the frame. Insert trigger/transfer bar
assembly in its slot in the frame. Then complete insertion of the two
assemblies into the frame.
2. Align hammer in frame and insert hammer pivot screw.
3. Replace cylinder latch and spring. Then, install trigger pivot screw.
4. Insert the base pin, taking care to be certain the ‘dished out’ section of...

Firing a revolver with oil, grease, or any
other material even partially obstructing the
bore may result in damage to the revolver
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...

Store the revolver and frame in different locations. When disassembled in this
manner, the revolver is inoperable. It is impossible to fire the revolver until the
cylinder and basepin have been correctly replaced.
To reassemble the revolver for firing, open the loading gate and reinsert the
cylinder. Next, press the basepin latch on the frame and fully reinsert the
basepin. Check to be sure the cylinder rotates freely in a clockwise direction.
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, close the...