Ruger MINI-14 User Manual

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Figure 13

NOTE:

The Mini-14 is like the M1 Garand and many other types of

autoloading rifles in that the hammer can fall if the trigger is pulled when
the bolt is partially retracted. It is important for the shooter to realize that
the firing pin cannot contact the cartridge until the bolt is safely locked,
regardless of the position of the slide.

Figure 12

7. Pull slide handle to the rear. Align

locking projections on slide with
disassembly notch on receiver.
Remove slide (See Fig. 12).

8. Pull the bolt forward until it can be pivoted

out of receiver. Align firing pin projection
with slot in lower receiver bridge and
remove bolt from receiver (See Fig. 13).

Figure 14

9. The bolt lock cover plate can be

removed by tapping downward
(with a soft metal punch) at
point “a” (See Fig. 14). With
cover plate removed, depress
bolt lock plunger “b”, which will
allow the bolt stop “c” to be
lifted out.

Removal of the bolt stop assembly is not normally required for routine cleaning.