Ruger Single Six Instructions Manual

							Part Name Part No. Model
Grip Panels, Complete  (Sold in pairs only) XR01000 Single-Six Models
Grip Panels, Complete, Simulated Ivory XR01001SI Single-Six Short Frame Models
(Sold in pairs only)
Grip Panels, Complete, Black Micarta MR01006 Single-Six Bird’s Head Grip Frame Models
(Sold in pairs only)
Grip Panels, Complete (Sold in pairs only) BR01000 All Bisley Models
Grip Panel Dowel KXR01400 All Single-Six & Bisley Models
Grip Panel Ferrule, Left XR01200 All Single-Six & Bisley Models
Grip Panel Ferrule, Right, Not Illustrated XR01100 All Single-Six & Bisley Models
Grip Panel Screw KXR01300 All Single-Six & Bisley Models
Hammer Assembly XR04000B Single-Six - Blued Models
Hammer Assembly KXR04000B Single-Six - Stainless Models
Hammer Assembly KXR04001B Single-Six - .32 H&R - Stainless Models
Hammer Assembly BR04000B All Bisley Models
Hammer Pivot Pin XR01601S Single-Six & Bisley - Blued Models
Hammer Pivot Pin KXR01601S Single-Six - Stainless Models
Hammer Plunger KXR04100 All Single-Six & Bisley Models
Hammer Plunger Pin KXR04200 All Single-Six & Bisley Models
Hammer Plunger Spring KPR04300 All Single-Six & Bisley Models
Hammer Strut XR01500 Single-Six & Bisley - Blued Models
Hammer Strut KXR01500 Single-Six - Stainless Models
Mainspring XR00400 Single-Six & Bisley - Blued Models
Mainspring KXR00400 Single-Six - Stainless Models
Mainspring Seat XR00500 Single-Six & Bisley - Blued Models
Mainspring Seat KXR00500 Single-Six - Stainless Models
Medallion  (2 Req’d.) XR05200 All Single-Six & Bisley Models
Pawl KXR00702 Single-Six & Bisley - .22 cal. Models
Pawl KSM00700 Single Six & Bisley - .32 cal. Models
Pawl Plunger XR05100 Single-Six & Bisley - Blued Models
Pawl Plunger KXR05100 Single-Six - Stainless Models
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							Part Name Part No. Model
Pawl Plunger Spring XR05000 Single-Six & Bisley - Blued Models
Pawl Plunger Spring KXR05000 Single-Six - Stainless Models
Rear Sight Base Assembly Complete MR15900 Single-Six & Bisley - Adjustable Sights Models
(Specify whether sight has “bump” on underside)
Rear Sight Detent Ball, Not Illustrated MR05908 Single-Six & Bisley - Adjustable Sights Models
Rear Sight Blade MR05901 Single-Six & Bisley - Adjustable Sights Models
Rear Sight Elevation Screw MR05902 Single-Six & Bisley - Adjustable Sights Models
Rear Sight Elevation Spring  (2 Req’d.) MR05906 Single-Six & Bisley - Adjustable Sights Models
Rear Sight Pivot Pin MR05600 Single-Six & Bisley - Blued, Adjustable Sights Models
Rear Sight Pivot Pin KMR05600 Single-Six - Stainless, Adjustable Sights Models
Rear Sight Windage Adjusting Screw E05903 Single-Six & Bisley - Adjustable Sights Models
Rear Sight Windage Spring MR05907 Single-Six & Bisley - Adjustable Sights Models
Rear Sight, Fixed Sight Model XR03500 Bisley Models
Recoil Plate XR02000 Single-Six & Bisley - Blued Models
Recoil Plate KXR02000 Single-Six - Stainless Models
Recoil Plate - .32 H&R MR02000 Single Six & Bisley - Blued Models
Recoil Plate - .32 H&R KMR02000 Single Six - Stainless Models
Recoil Plate Cross Pin XR04900 Single-Six & Bisley - Blued Models
Recoil Plate Cross Pin KXR04900 Single-Six - Stainless Models
Transfer Bar KXR07200 Single-Six & Bisley Models (except .32 H&R Single Six)
Transfer Bar KSM07201 Single-Six - .32 H&R Models
Trigger XR03901 Single-Six - Blued Models
Trigger KXR03901 Single-Six - Stainless Models
Trigger BR03901 All Bisley Models
Trigger Pivot XR03400 Single-Six & Bisley - Blued Models
Trigger Pivot KXR03401 Single-Six - Stainless Models
Trigger Spring XR03700 Single-Six & Bisley - Blued Models
Trigger Spring KXR03700 Single-Six - Stainless Models
Trigger Pivot Pin KE02800 All Single-Six & Bisley Models
Trigger Spring Retaining Pin KXR06300 All Single-Six & Bisley Models
* PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FITTED
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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.
Firearms do not cause accidents! Firearms accidents are almost always found
to have been the result of carelessness, or ignorance on the part of the shooter
of the basic rules of safe gun handling.
The following rules must be observed by gun users at all times. Safe gun
handling is not just desirable, it is absolutely essential to your safety, the safety
of others, and the continuation of gun ownership and sport shooting as we
know it today.
1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.
Not all firearms are the same. The
method of carrying and handling
firearms varies in accordance with
the mechanical provisions for
avoiding accidental discharge and the
various proper procedures for loading
and unloading. No person should
handle any firearm without first
having thoroughly familiarized
himself with the particular type of
firearm he is using, and with safe gun
handling in general.
2. ALWAYS KEEP THE
MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind your
target, even when dry-firing. Never
let the muzzle of a firearm point at
any part of your body or at another
person. This is particularly important
when loading or unloading a firearm.
In the event of an accidental
discharge, no injury can occur as
long as the muzzle is pointing in a
safe direction. A safe direction means
a direction which will not permit a
discharged bullet to strike a person, or to strike an object from which the
bullet may ricochet.
               RUGER®
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
  AND WARNINGS IN THIS
  MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
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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 loaded only when
you are in the field or on the target
range or shooting area, ready to shoot.
Firearms and ammunition should be
securely locked in safes, racks or
cabinets, or by using the locking
device shipped with the firearm, when
not in use. Ammunition should be
safely stored separate from firearms.
Store your firearms out of sight of
visitors and children. It is the gun
owner’s responsibility to be certain
that children and persons unfamiliar
with firearms cannot gain access to
firearms, ammunition, or components.
4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS
CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SHOOTING.
Even a bit of mud, snow or excess
lubricating oil or grease in the bore
may cause the barrel to bulge, or
even burst on firing, and can cause
serious injury to the shooter and
bystanders. Be sure that you are
using ammunition of the proper
caliber and loading for the gun you
are using. If the report or recoil on
firing seems weak, or doesn’t seem
quite right,  CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY, unload your firearm,  and check
to be sure that no obstruction has become lodged in the barrel.
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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 protectors when
shooting. Exposure to shooting
noise can damage hearing, and
adequate eye protection when
shooting is essential.
7. NEVER CLIMB A TREE
OR FENCE WITH A
LOADED FIREARM.
Put the firearm down carefully
before climbing a fence, and
unload it before climbing or
descending a tree or jumping over
a ditch or other obstruction. Never
pull or push a loaded firearm
toward yourself or another person.
When in doubt, or whenever you
are about to do anything awkward,
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8. DON’T SHOOT AT A
HARD SURFACE, OR AT
WATER.
Bullets can glance off many
surfaces like rocks or the surface
of water and travel in
unpredictable directions with
considerable velocity.
9. NEVER TRANSPORT A
LOADED FIREARM.
Firearms should always be
unloaded before being placed in a
vehicle. A suitable carrying case
or scabbard should by used to
carry an unloaded firearm to and
from the shooting area.
10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES WHEN
SHOOTING.
Don’t drink until the day’s
shooting is over. Handling
firearms while under the
influence of alcohol in any form,
or medications that could affect
your judgement or co-ordination,
constitutes a criminal disregard
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							A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY
ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS
One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management
has remained unchanged since starting in business, Sturm, Ruger &
Company, Inc., had its beginning in a small machine shop occupying a
rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In January, 1949, with
an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea, William B. Ruger and
Alexander M. Sturm started production of a .22 caliber autoloading
pistol–a design which was so successful that it became the cornerstone
upon which one of the most comprehensive lines of sporting firearms
ever made in America was established. After Alex Sturm’s death in 1951,
William B. Ruger continued to direct the company alone and today, as
Chairman Emeritus of the Board, he continues to provide the guidance
which has made this 53-year-old company a sound and successful
enterprise.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, in this relatively short time, has established
itself as a leading small arms design organization, developing a unique
and broad line of fine quality sporting, military and police firearms to
become one of the world’s most famous producers of revolvers, pistols,
rifles and shotguns. From 1949 thru 2000 Ruger craftsman have built
many millions of firearms.
During its five decades of growth and progress under the leadership of
William B. Ruger, the company has developed a business philosophy and
implemented policies which represent a constructive influence in the life
of modern America. From the beginning, Sturm, Ruger & Company
played a positive role in conservation efforts and has supported the
interests of shooters through such groups as the National Rifle
Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, and many regional
sportsmen’s organizations. The company has always endeavored to
market its firearms for constructive and recreational purposes, to
emphasize the traditional aspects of shooting, to render meaningful
public services and to encourage shooters in constructive, responsible,
and safe participation in the shooting sports.
Today, Sturm, Ruger & Company is particularly mindful of those
elements which have contributed to the creation of its success, and
extends heartfelt thanks to its many loyal employees and customers.
A current catalog of Ruger firearms is available free upon request to
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Southport, CT 06490
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							WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN
PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM
The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any
seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written
warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be
designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a
“full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has elected not to
provide any written warranty, either “limited” or “full”, rather than to
attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and
the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied warranties
under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As the extent
and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from state to
state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger &
Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in
providing service to owners of Ruger firearms.
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
http://www.ruger.com
“Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens”
A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ANY RUGER
FIREARM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE FACTORY FREE ON REQUEST.
THESE INSTRUCTION MANUALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT
WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS.
“RUGER”, the Sturm, Ruger logo, “SINGLE-SIX”, “BLACKHAWK”, “REDHAWK”, “SECURITY-SIX”,
“SPEED-SIX”, “SERVICE-SIX”,  “BEARCAT”, “OLD ARMY”, “10/22”, “MINI-14”, “MINI THIRTY”,
“RANCH RIFLE”, “M77”, “77/22”, “GP-100”, “SP101”, “P-85” and “VAQUERO”
are registered U.S. trademarks.
“77/50” is a Ruger trademark.