Ruger No. 1 Instruction Manual

For Product Service on This Model Please Call:
(603) 865-2442 (See p. 26)
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE TRANS-
FERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR PRE-
SENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
S/1-02 R5
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
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BLUED &
STAINLESS
STEELCALIBERS
.22 Hornet, .218 Bee, .223, .22-250,
.220 Swift, 6mm Rem.,...

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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 can 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...

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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 cr
imeto store or leave a loaded
firearm in any location where an individual knew or should
have known that an unsupervised minor...

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 WEAPONS STOR-
AGE. ALL WEAPONS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED
AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE
FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND  INACCESSIBLE TO
CHILDREN AND ANY  OTHER  UNAUTHORIZED  PER-
SONS.”
North Carolina:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM
THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A
REASONABLE PERSON...

This firearm was originally sold
with a key-operated locking device.
While it can help provide secure
storage for your unloadedfirearm,
any locking device can fail. All
guns are designed to fire if they
are loaded and the trigger is
pulled. Therefore, never install the
locking device inside the trigger
guard or in any way that it can
possibly pull the trigger!Do not
leave the keys in the lock.
The ultimate responsibility for
secure storage of any firearm must
depend upon its owner and his or
her...

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. 1rifle 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,...

WARNING–ALTERATIONS
This product was designed to func-
tion properly in its original condi-
tion. Alterations can make it unsafe.
Do not alter any part or add or sub-
stitute 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 CAREFUL-
LYBEFORE USING.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER®NO. 1is an under-lever, falling-block, single-shot rifle.
Although...

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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 mecha-
nism provides great leverage with only moderate force applied to the lever.
RUGER
®NO. 1rifles are manufactured in blued steel, stainless steel, light-
weight, standard, and heavyweight barrel models, with “semi-beavertail”,
“Alexander Henry”, and “International” (full-length) style walnut forends, or
weather resistant laminated hardwood in the...

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Figure 3.Safety selector in “FIRE”
(full forward) position. The safety selec-
tor should be moved to this position
only
when the gun user is actually fir-
ing 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” posi-
tion, 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 under-
lever is open to load a cartridge, or...

Death, serious injury, and damage
can result from the use of wrong
ammunition, bore obstructions,
powder overloads, or incorrect car-
tridge 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...