Gun-Guides Ruger Mark III Series Pistols – Gun Guides

Easy to use -- Comb binding lies open and flat on your work surface.

19 pages & 36 high-resolution grayscale images.

Cardstock cover. Bright white paper.

The only current printed manual that includes information on ALL models: Standard, Target, Government Target, Competition, Hunter, and 22/45 Models.

Guide includes a Brief History, Exploded Parts Diagram, Disassembly, Complete Reassembly, Accessories, and Serial Number for ALL models from 2004 ~ 2008.

Brief History:
Brief History and description of previous models

For the past 60 years, the Ruger .22 Pistol continues to be the largest selling, most popular .22 autoloading pistol in history.

In 2004, Ruger introduced its next generation of .22 Pistols, The Ruger Mark III: available in Standard, Target, and 22/45 Models. As of 2008, they have sold over 250,000 Mark III Pistols.

One the first features you will notice with the Mark III, is the new magazine release located just to the rear of the trigger guard. Ruger also incorporated a new front and rear sights, an internal locking system, a new contoured ejection port, tapered bolt ears, loaded chamber indicator, a Weaver-style scope base adapter (on all adjustable sight models) and a magazine disconnect.

Exploded Part Diagram:
46 parts and description

Disassembly:
Clear Pistol
Magazine
Internal Lock
Mainspring Housing Latch
Bolt Stop
Bolt
Firing Pin Stop
Barrel/Receiver
Recoil Spring Assembly
Firing Pin
Firing Pin Support and Spring
Extractor
Grips
Hammer Pivot Pin
Safety
Hammer Assembly
Magazine Disconnect
Hammer Bushing
Sear Assembly
Trigger Assembly

Complete Reassembly

Accessories

Serial Number for ALL models from 2004 ~ 2008