Manual

A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY

ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS

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 cal-

iber 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 until his death in 2002. William B. Ruger, Jr. continued to pro-

vide guidance, which helped make this Company a sound and successful

enterprise, until his retirement in 2006.

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. Since 1949 Ruger craftsmen have built many mil-

lions of firearms.

During its five decades of growth and progress under the leadership of

William B. Ruger, the Company 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 inter-

ests 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 construc-

tive and recreational purposes, to emphasize the traditional aspects of

shooting, to render meaningful public services and to encourage shoot-

ers in constructive, responsible, and safe participation in the shooting

sports. Its motto, “Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens,” exemplifies

this Company philosophy.

Today, Sturm, Ruger & Company is particularly mindful of those ele-

ments 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., Inc., Southport, CT 06890