Ruger Trap Instructions Manual

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(603) 865-2442 (See p. 32)
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06490 U.S.A.
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE
TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR
PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
KTS  8-01
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
12 GAUGE
2 3/4” chamber
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR
RUGER®
TRAP MODEL
SINGLE BARREL...

This firearm was originally sold
with a key-operated locking
device. While it can help provide
secure storage for your unloaded
firearm, 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
®TRAP MODEL SHOTGUNproperly.
Please contact us if you have any questions about it.
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...

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FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER®TRAP MODELshotgun which you have selected is a single
barrel, single shot, 12 gauge shotgun specifically designed solely for the clay tar
get
sport of trapshooting. As such, it has many specialized features and characteristics
not found in other shotguns designed primarily for field shooting and hunting. Yo u
must...

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A wide, cut-checkered beavertail forendfor consistent front hand
positioning.
A target-style pistol gripof special shape and contour.
An adjustable buttstock comb, to accomodate various facial configurations,
stances, and hold-over for rising trap targets. It also is laterally adjustable
for “cast off” and “cast on” (see p. 28).
An adjustable buttpad, which can be set by the shooter for length of pull
and “cant” (the angle of the buttstock from the center line of the stock to
the left or right, as...

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The automatic ejectorassembles to the monobloc simply, without retaining pins
or screws. The ejector searis pivoted on an integral stud in the forend iron and
provides positive ejection to throw the empty fired shell casing from the chamber
when the action is opened. Note that it does not
eject unfired live cartridges, but
merely extracts them partially from the chamber for manual removal (see “To
Unload”, p. 16.)
THE STOCKS
The buttstockand forearmare made from first quality straight grain American...

The RECEIVERsecurely
locks the barrel into a low,
direct line with the hands
to minimize felt recoil and
maximize pointability.
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NOMENCLATURE - RUGER TRAP MODEL SHOTGUN
The BUTTSTOCKis held on the gun
by a long through-bolt, which is
accessible only after the recoil pad
base plate on the end of the buttstock
is removed. It is adjustable for length
of pull from 13 1/2” - 15 1/2”.
The TOP LEVERand its massive pivot are
one integral component directly engaged
with the locking bolt on both opening and...

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OTHER FEATURES
The RUGER®TRAP MODELshotgun has its receiver, the trigger, forend
iron, and barrel made of stainless steel with an attractive brushed finish. The
trigger guard, top lever, monobloc, and barrel components are of heat-treated
chrome-molybdenum steel, polished overall and blued.
The top lever and its massive pivot are one integral component directly engaged
with the locking bolt both on opening and closing motions. The lever and the
locking bolt are driven to the closed position by the top...

Death, serious injury, and damage can
result from the use of wrong
ammunition, bore obstructions,
powder overloads, or incorrect
cartridge components.  Always
wear
shooting glasses and hearing
protectors.
IMPROPER AMMUNITION
DESTROYS GUNS
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WARNING – AMMUNITION
AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE
OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR
AS A RESULT OF, THE USE IN ANY RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY, OR
NON-STANDARD, OR “REMANUFACTURED” OR...

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ASSEMBLING THE SHOTGUN
The RUGER®TRAP MODELShotgun is shipped partially disassembled.
To assemble, proceed as follows:
1. After unwrapping the barrel/forearm assembly and receiver/stock assembly,
wipe excess rust preventative oil from the monobloc and inside surfaces of the
receiver. Swab the bore with a clean cloth patch on a cleaning rod to remove
any excess oil.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JOIN THE BARREL ASSEMBLY TO RECEIVER WITH
THE FOREND ATTACHED!
2.To Remove Forearm From Barrel Assembly(See Figure 2):...