Ruger Redhawk Instructions Manual

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STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!
Do notkeep your revolver in a leather, fabric or canvas holster when it is stored.
These materials attract moisture, even though the holster may appear to be
perfectly dry.
TO RENDER THE REVOLVER INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, press the cylinder latch and swing the
cylinder outward. Check to be sure that each chamber is completely unloaded!
With a coin or screwdriver, unscrew the grip panels and remove the grips. Cock...

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CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL REVOLVERS
Revolvers made of stainless steel are more resistant to corrosion than blued
steel revolvers. However, in the interest of proper operation and long life of
your revolver, inspect it frequently and clean, lubricate and apply an
appropriate rust preventative.
Sometimes surface discoloration may be noted, particularly in the grip area
of stainless steel revolvers, resulting from perspiration. Contact with some
types of holsters can also cause stains or rusting. Rusting...

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SIGHTS
The Redhawk revolver is provided with an insert front sight. To change the
front sight, depress the spring-loaded plunger in the front of the barrel rib with
a small punch and lift rear of sight blade. The adjustable rear sight has a white
outline blade. Each click of the rear sight adjustment screws (either windage or
elevation) will move the point of impact of the bullet approximately 3/4” at a
distance of 25 yards. Move the rear sight in the direction you desire the bullet
to move on the...

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SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY
If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER®
REDHAWK revolver 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
AND ITS CYLINDER...

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State precisely what is wrong. Please enclose copies of any previous
correspondence.
Work performed will bear a net minimum labor charge of $20.00 plus a
$20.00 shipping and handling charge. The charge for rebluing the
RUGER
®REDHAWKrevolver is $50.00 plus a $20.00 shipping and
handling charge. Custom gunsmithing service or nonstandard alterations are
NOT AVAILABLE from Ruger Product Service Departments.
WARNING – PARTS PURCHASERS

It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be
absolutely certain that...

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Because it is a serial numbered part, the frame of the RUGER®
REDHAWKrevolver is defined as a ‘firearm’ by Federal Law and is not
offered for sale as a component part.
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” below.
NOTE:The Hammer Pivot Assembly (Part No. H01600 or...

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RUGER
®
REDHAWK
®
PARTS LIST
Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING
(See Exploded View on Page 33.)
Part Name Part No. Model
* Barrel 7 1/2” H00600 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Blued Models
* Barrel 7 1/2” KH00600 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Stainless Models
* Barrel, 5 1/2” H00603 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Blued Models
* Barrel, 5 1/2” KH00603 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Stainless Models
* Barrel, 7 1/2” (See NOTE A)H00605 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Blued...

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Part Name Part No. Model
* Crane and Crane/Pivot Assy. KH00800A All Stainless Models
* Crane Latch H00900 All Blued Models
* Crane Latch KH00900C All Stainless Models
* Crane Latch Pivot KH02700 All Redhawk Models
Crane Latch Spring KE-57 All Redhawk Models
Crane Latch Spring Plunger KH05100 All Redhawk Models
* Crane Pivot Lock Plunger KH06700 All Redhawk Models
* Crane Pivot Lock Spring KH07600 All Redhawk Models
* Cylinder H00100C .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Blued Models
* Cylinder KH00100C .41 & .44...

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Part Name Part No. Model
Firing Pin Rebound Spring KE-48 All Redhawk Models
Front Latch KH03100 All Redhawk Models
Front Latch Pivot Lock KH07500 All Redhawk Models
Front Latch Pivot Lock Spring KH07700 All Redhawk Models
Front Latch Pivot Pin H05600 All Blued Models
Front Latch Pivot Pin KH05600 All Stainless Models
Front Latch Spring KE-57 All Redhawk Models
Front Latch Spring Plunger KH06800 All Redhawk Models
Front Sight, Red Insert H03600 All Redhawk Models
Front Sight, No Insert H03602 All...

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Part Name Part No. Model
Hammer Dog Pivot Pin KE-22 All Redhawk Models
Hammer Dog Spring KE-57 All Redhawk Models
Hammer Dog Spring Plunger KH05100 All Redhawk Models
Hammer Link KH06900 All Redhawk Models
Hammer Pivot Assembly H01600 All Blued Models
Hammer Pivot Assembly KH01600 All Stainless Models
Hammer Strut KH01500 All Redhawk Models
Hammer Strut Mainspring H00400 All Redhawk Models
* Mainspring Lever KH00500 All Redhawk Models
Mainspring Lever Cross Pin KH07400 All Redhawk Models
Mainspring...