Ruger 12 Gaude Gold Label Instruction Manual

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!WARNING – HANDLING
1
4
2
3
5Manually Remove
Unfired ShotshellsFired Shell Cases
Eject Automatically
S
Safety On
CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE
Never carry the shotgun loaded with the
safety “off”.Never place a loaded gun
against any object (wall, fence, vehicle,
tree, etc.) because there is always the
possibility that the gun will be knocked
or jarred from its standing position and
fall with sufficient force to be
discharged. Keep the safety on (S) unless
actually firing. Never point the gun at
another...

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DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
!WARNING – DISASSEMBLY
To take down (disassemble) the Ruger Side-By-Side Shotgun, proceed as follows:
1.Check both chambers to be sure that the gun is unloaded.
2. Press in the forend latch plunger tip and separate the forend assembly from
the barrels as in Step 2, page 16 (See Figure 7, p. 16).
3. Push the top lever all the way to the right and open the gun, pivoting the
muzzle end of the barrels downward and lifting the barrel assembly out of the
receiver as the hinge pin is...

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!WARNING – LUBRICATION
OIL
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THAT BOTH
CHAMBERS OF THE SHOTGUN CONTAIN NO CARTRIDGES!
Always check to be sure the gun is completely unloadedbefore cleaning.
1. Take down the gun. (See Disassembly Procedure, p. 23)
2. Using a proper cleaning rod, run a solvent-wetted patch through each bore
several times. Then run dry patches through the bore to remove all traces of
residue. The bore, as referred to here, includes the chamber.
3. If the bore is...

STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED! 
Do notstore the shotgun in a leather case or scabbard. Leather attracts
moisture, even though the case may appear to be perfectly dry.
TO RENDER THE SHOTGUN INOPERATIVE
FOR SAFE STORAGE
Open the action and check both chambers to be sure the shotgun is completely
unloaded!With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, close the barrel assembly
fully. Turn the shotgun over and depress the forend plunger tip. Carefully remove
the forend from the barrel assembly....

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MAINTENANCE OF
STAINLESS STEEL COMPONENTS
Firearms and components made of stainless steel are relatively more resistant to
corrosion than those of blued steel. However, in the interest of proper operation
and long life of a stainless steel firearm, inspect it frequently and clean, lubricate
and apply an appropriate rust preventative.
Sometimes discoloration occurs from perspiration or from contact with some
types of gun cases. Rusting may occur as a result of the firearm being exposed to
moisture,...

SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR
RUGER®SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNSreturned to the factory for repair
should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service Department,
411 Sunapee Street, Newport, New Hampshire 03773. Telephone (603) 865-2442.
Guns should be sent prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments.
The Federal Gun Control Act, as well as the law of most States and localities,
does not prohibit an individual (who is not otherwise barred from purchasing or
possessing a firearm) from shipping a...

It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolutely
certain that any parts ordered from the factory are
correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are
complicated mechanisms and IMPROPER FITTING
OF PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS
MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND
SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER
PERSONS. The purchaser and installer of parts must
accept full responsibility for the correct adjustment
and functioning of the shotgun after such installation.
PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY
!WARNING –...

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RUGER
®
SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUNS
PARTS LIST
Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFY MODEL AND GAUGE WHEN ORDERING
(See Exploded View on Page 33.)
Number Part No. Part Name Model
1 KSXS60001 Top Lever Spring Strut Assembly Side-By-Side
2 OU-12 Firng Pin Spring, 2 Req’d Side-By-Side
* 3 OU-11-12 Firing Pin, 2 Req’d Side-By-Side
* 4 KSXS01701 Hammer, Left Side-By-Side
* 5 KSXS01703 Hammer, Right Side-By-Side
6 KSXS01502 Cocking Strut Side-By-Side
7 KSXS01502 Cocking Strut...

Number Part No. Part Name Model
* 22 KSXS05201 Safety Block Side-By-Side
* 23 KSXS03301 Safety Extension Side-By-Side
24 OU-39 Safety Detent Plunger, 2 Req’d Side-By-Side
25 OU-54 Safety Detent Spring, 2 Req’d Side-By-Side
26 KSXS03000 Safety Detent Spring Side-By-Side
27 KE-55 Trigger Guard Plunger Cross Pin Side-By-Side
* 28 KSXS04900 Blocking Bar Side-By-Side
29 OU-36 Blocking Bar Retaining Pin Side-By-Side
30 OU-83 Interruptor Plunger Spring Side-By-Side
31 OU-85 Interruptor Plunger Side-By-Side
* 32...

Number Part No. Part Name Model
46 KSXS00801 Ejector Kicker, Left Side-By-Side
47 KSXS00803 Ejector Kicker, Right Side-By-Side
48 KSXS00808 Ejector Kicker Pivot Screw, 2 Req’d Side-By-Side
49 SXS00806 Ejector Striker Spring, 2 Req’d Side-By-Side
50 SXS00805 Ejector Striker, 2 Req’d Side-By-Side
* 51 KSXS03000 Cocking Bar Side-By-Side
52 KSXS08910A Choke Insert, Full Side-By-Side
KSXS08911A Choke Insert, Modified Side-By-Side
KSXS08912A Choke Insert, Improved Side-By-Side
KSXS08913A Choke Insert, Skeet...