Ruger Super Blackhawk Instruction Manual

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WARNING - LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in poorly
ventilated areas, cleaning
firearms, or handling
ammunition may result in
exposure to lead and other
substances known to the state of
California to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm, and other
serious physical injury. Have
adequate ventilation at all times.
Wash hands thoroughly after
exposure.
SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS
MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD
AMMUNITION
The table below shows the correct type of ammunition for use in each of the
revolvers...

AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES)NOTICE
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE
OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR
AS THE RESULT OF, THE USE IN RUGER REVOLVERS OF FAULTY, OR
NONSTANDARD, OR “REMANUFACTURED” OR HANDLOADED
(RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN
THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.
WARNING – AMMUNITION
Death, serious injury, and damage
can result from the use of wrong
ammunition, bore obstructions,
powder overloads, or incorrect
cartridge...

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Notes on the .44-40/44 Mag. Super Blackhawk Convertible (this model no longer
in production):Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk convertible revolvers using
the cylinder chambered for the .44-40 cartridge can use all factory loadings of
this ammunition both regular and high speed. Do not use any other ammunition
in the .44-40 cylinder. The .44 magnum cylinder can use all factory loadings of
the .44 magnum cartridges and .44 special cartridges.
Notes on Revolvers Chambered for 9mm or .30 Carbine:Because...

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TO LOAD AND FIRE
1. Do not load the revolver until you are ready to use it.
2. Note – The loading gate cannot be opened unless the hammer and trigger are
fully forward, and the hammer cannot be cocked once the gate is opened.
3. Open the gate. This permits the cylinder to rotate.
4. Turn cylinder clockwise, by hand, and insert cartridges in chambers.
5. Align a chamber with the barrel and close the gate. The revolver is now in its
normal carrying condition – hammer and trigger fully forward and...

The safe carrying position for the
Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk and
Bisley Revolvers is with the
hammer fully down and the
trigger forward. In this position
the hammer does not contact the
firing pin. See page 10. In older
(1953-1972) Single Action
Revolvers, the hammer, when in
the full forward position, does rest
against the firing pin.
Accordingly, never car
ry an “oldmodel” revolver with the hammerfully forward and the cartridge inline with the firing pin because alight blow to the hammer canreadily...

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TO ‘UNCOCK’ (DECOCK) THE REVOLVER
If your revolver is cocked, and you wish to let the hammer down to its forward
position (against the frame), proceed as follows: USE EXTREME CARE WHEN
ATTEMPTING TO DECOCK THE REVOLVER, AS THE THUMB SLIPPING
DURING THIS PROCESS CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE IF
THE TRIGGER IS HELD TO THE REAR.
1.Make cer
tain that the revolver is pointing in a safe direction(See Rule 2, Page
39).
2. Make certain both hands are dry and not impeded in any way – gloves,
bandages,...

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The revolver is now in its normal carrying condition -- hammer and trigger fully
forward and transfer bar lowered out of firing position.
CAUTION:The hammer must be carefully eased fully forward before
the hammer is drawn back to the full-cock position for the first shot.
The hammer should be drawn with a firm positive motion to the full-
cock position for each shot, thus actuating the working parts for complete
indexing. Unless this procedure is followed in any single-action revolver, the
cylinder is...

Never clean, lubricate,
disassemble or work on a
revolver while it is loaded.
Never install or remove a loaded
cylinder. A loaded cylinder can
discharge if dropped or struck.
Read instructions before
disassembling gun.
UNLOAD BEFORE CLEANING
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Do not eject unfired cartridges onto any surface where the cartridge primer
might strike a solid object and discharge the cartridge.
CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE
WARNING – DISASSEMBLY
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12
4
REPEAT
FOR ALL
CHAMBERS
The user of a RUGER®NEW MODEL SINGLE ACTIONrevolver...

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The tip of the screwdriver blade should perfectly fit the grip frame screw slots. A
tip too large will scrape away metal, while too small a tip will damage the screw
slots.
Before taking the gun apart, set up to do it properly. Cover the work surface with
a soft cloth so that the gun finish (and sights) will not be damaged, and provide a
tray into which the parts can be put as they are removed from the gun
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DISASSEMBLY
(Make Sure Revolver is Unloaded!)
1. Open the gate and rotate the cylinder a few...

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7. Remove cylinder latch, gate detent spring, and gate.
8. Remove hammer pivot. Then remove the hammer/pawl assembly and the
trigger/transfer bar assembly. (Note that the hammer is attached to the pawl
and the transfer bar is attached to the trigger. See Figure 2).
The revolver is, at this stage, disassembled as far as it needs to be for major
cleaning and maintenance. However, if it is necessary to go beyond the above
steps, the following cautions and suggestions should be useful:
Ejector/Ejector...