Instruction manual

Locking Devices 7 Loaded Chamber Indicator 18
Alterations 9 Malfunctions 21
Manual Safety 12 Disassembly 23
Ammunition 14 Lubrication 29
Lead Exposure 14 Storage 30
Firing 16 Shipping 33
Handling 17 Parts Purchasers 34
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
WARNING–ALTERATIONS
This product was designed to
function properly in its original
condition. Alterations can make it
unsafe. Do not alter any part or add
or substitute parts or accessories
not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
9
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
RUGER
®
MARK III pistols are differentiated from Ruger Mark I and Mark
II pistols by certain external differences in markings and exterior components
(magazine latch, bolt, ejection port, sights, and grip configuration) and by the
presence of certain new features for which patents are pending such as internal
locks, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnects.
The RUGER
®
MARK III Standard model is a .22 caliber rimfire, 10-shot,
magazine fed, autoloading (‘blowback’) operated pistol.
The RUGER
®
GOVERNMENT TARGET MODEL MARK III has a
longer, heavyweight barrel and is laser targeted at the factory, just like pistols
delivered to the U.S. Government for target shooting and training.
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES: