Heritage Gun Books Ruger Single Action Revolvers Shop Manual

If you shoot or work on Ruger single-action revolvers, the Heritage Gun Books Ruger Single Action Revolvers Shop Manual is the technical resource that belongs on your bench. This 255-page softbound manual covers the full spectrum of assembly, disassembly, accurizing, and customizing for Old Model and New Model Ruger single actions—including Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Vaquero, and Single Six—with supplemental sections on the Old Army, Bearcat, and discontinued models. Whether you're performing routine maintenance, planning a modification, or restoring a vintage piece, this manual walks you through the specifics of each platform with clarity and precision.

The manual opens with the history and mechanical theory behind each revolver design, then dives into the practical work. You'll find step-by-step troubleshooting and repair procedures for every model covered, detailed cartridge and chamber specifications, and a complete parts reference section. The safety discussion for each modification or repair is particularly valuable—understanding not just how to do the work, but why certain approaches matter for reliable, safe function. The book is built for the shop: 6" × 9" format, softbound for durability, and packed with over 600 illustrations, photographs, exploded diagrams, and individual parts drawings that make the technical details unmistakable.

This isn't marketing material or a collector's history. It's the kind of manual gunsmiths, serious hobbyists, and folks who maintain their own guns keep close because it answers the specific questions that come up when you're elbow-deep in a project—whether that's a straightforward cleaning, a custom trigger job, or a mechanical restoration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Ruger single-action revolvers does this manual cover?

The manual provides detailed coverage of Old Model and New Model Ruger single-action revolvers, including Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Vaquero, and Single Six. It also includes supplemental information on the Old Army, Bearcat, and out-of-production models.

Will this manual help me with assembly, disassembly, and repairs?

Yes. The manual contains step-by-step procedures for assembly, disassembly, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of each model covered, along with sections on accurizing, customizing, and mechanical restoration.

Does the manual cover safety information for modifications?

Yes. The manual includes detailed discussion of the safety aspects of each modification and repair, so you understand not just how to perform the work, but the safety considerations involved.

What's included besides repair procedures?

The manual covers the history and features of each revolver design, theory of operation, detailed cartridge and chamber data, a complete parts section with 600+ illustrations and exploded diagrams, and individual parts drawings for each model.