Ruger No. 1 Instruction Manual

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 lubri-
cant, 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...

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...

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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....

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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.
ATTACHING RUGER SCOPE RINGS
Each Ruger...

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SUGGESTED SIGHT PICTURE
Top of front sight even with top of
rear sight slide. Front sight cen-
tered 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...

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SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY
If you have any question with regard to the performance of your RUGER®
NO. 1rifle please write or call (603-865-2442) our Product Service Department
in Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing all circumstances and condi-
tions 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...

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!WARNING – PARTS PURCHASERS
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolute-
ly certain that any parts ordered from the factory
are correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are
complicated mechanisms and IMPROPER FIT-
TING OF PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGER-
OUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE
FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO THE
SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. The pur-
chaser and installer of parts must accept full
responsibility for the correct adjustment and
functioning of the rifle after such installation....

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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 & CaliberInternational - Blued Models
Barrel Rib, with Dovetail KS-132 Tropical - Stainless Models
Specify Model & Caliber
Barrel Rib,...

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...

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,...