Ruger MINI-14 - Manual (Page 22)

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WARNING – DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
Be Sure Rifle Is Unloaded!
Although The Mini-14 Rifle can be disassembled, reassembled, and cleaned in
almost any surrounding, it is preferrable to carry out these procedures on a
workbench or table which has a covered top. A piece of shallow nap rug or an
old blanket is an ideal covering. Such a covering keeps the rifle from slipping
and being scratched.
Figure 6
1. With the rifle pointing in a safe
direction, safety “ON”,
remove the
magazine by pushing catch
forward to release magazine,
while drawing magazine down
and forward (See Fig. 6).
Figure 7
2. Pull the slide handle all the way
to the rear and release. Make
sure safety is “ON” (See Fig. 7).
NOTE: Hammer must be cocked
and safety must be “ON” to
accomplish disassembly and
reassembly.
Again, be sure
chamber is empty!
Always unload a firearm
before cleaning, lubrication,
disassembly or assembly.
UNLOAD BEFORE
CLEANING