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Figure 2. In this illustration the frequently used operating components are identified. Note
that the safety is rearward in the trigger guard and is therefore in its “ON” (safe) position.
The Mini Thirty Rifle incorporates a unique patented buffer system which re-
directs and effectively absorbs the shock of the slide block striking the receiver
in recoil. The bolt stop fits in a slot in the side of the bolt, and it also serves as
the ejector so that the empty cartridges are ejected from the receiver straight out
to the side in order to clear the lowest mounted scope.
The patented Ruger integral scope mounts take all standard Ruger scope rings of
various heights. A blade front sight is used, with a tip-up type folding rear peep
sight, adjustable for windage and elevation.
NOMENCLATURE
BOLT LOCK
PLUNGER
HANDGUARD
SLIDE HANDLE
MAGAZINE LATCH
REAR SIGHT
SAFETY SHOWN “ON”
RECEIVER
EXTRACTOR
SCOPE MOUNT BASES
Keep the safety on unless actually firing.
Always move the safety fully to its intended
position and check it. The safety is not “ON”
unless it is completely “ON”. Never depend on
a safety mechanism or any other mechanical
device to justify careless handling or
permitting the rifle to point in an unsafe
direction. The only “safe” rifle is one in which
the bolt is open, the chamber is empty, and
there is no magazine in the gun.
KNOW HOW TO USE THE SAFETY
WARNING – MANUAL SAFETY
