X56 - Ruger SP101 38 Special Original Factory Manual 1988 R2 20 Pages

Title

Ruger SP101 38 Special Original Factory Manual 1988 R2 20 Pages

Item Specifics

Item Ruger & Owner's Instruction Manual

Firearm Type

Double-Action Revolver

Caliber Referenced

.38 Special

Finish Referenced

Stainless Code

KW/11-88 R2

Estimated Publication

November 1988 of Manufacture

United States

Condition

Used — Safety Information, Parts List, Factory Parts Prices

Condition Description

Original Ruger SP101 .38 Special stainless steel double-action revolver factory instruction manual.

This 20-page manual is in Good/Fair vintage condition with noticeable age-related and handling wear.

The front and back covers exhibit creasing, wrinkles, surface soiling, discoloration, and edge wear. Several darker stains or handling marks are visible on the front cover.

There is additional wear along the spine, corners, and edges, including some bending and paper distortion.

Interior pages show handling wear and light discoloration but appear generally readable.

The manual retains its original Ruger cover illustration, factory identification, safety information, instructions, and replacement-parts information.

Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition.

Sold as an original factory paper collectible in the condition shown.

Complete Description

ORIGINAL RUGER SP101 .38 SPECIAL STAINLESS STEEL FACTORY INSTRUCTION MANUAL — 20 PAGES

Offered is an original Sturm, Ruger & Company factory instruction manual for the Ruger SP101 double-action revolver, specifically identifying the stainless steel model chambered in .38 Special.

The front cover features Ruger's distinctive red eagle trademark, a factory photograph of the SP101 revolver, and the original factory identification.

Original Factory Identification

The cover identifies:

RUGER SP101

DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER

Caliber .38 Special

STAINLESS STEEL

The factory printing code at the bottom of the cover reads:

KW/11-88 R2

This code appears consistent with a November 1988 factory revision.

Factory Manual Contents

This original 20-page manual contains information concerning:

• Ruger SP101 identification and specifications.

• Factory safety warnings and precautions.

• General operating instructions.

• Revolver handling and loading information.

• Cylinder and cartridge-ejection and care information.

• Factory replacement-parts identification.

• Original factory replacement-parts prices.

• Ruger service and warranty information.

Original Factory Parts Information

The manual includes a factory replacement-parts listing with individual part numbers, descriptions, and prices.

This information is especially interesting to collectors researching the original SP101 revolver and its factory literature.

Vintage Ruger Publication

The Ruger SP101 was introduced during the late 1980s, making early factory publications an interesting addition to a Ruger literature collection.

This manual carries the factory code KW/11-88 R2, suggesting an early revision of the SP101 instruction booklet.

The cover's original typography, red Ruger eagle emblem, and period factory revolver photograph make it a recognizable example of Ruger's original printed literature.

Condition Disclosure

This is an original used factory manual, not a newly printed reproduction.

The booklet shows noticeable wear from age, storage, and handling.

Condition includes wrinkled covers, creases, discoloration, surface stains, edge wear, corner bending, and additional handling marks.

The interior printed information remains generally legible.

Please review the photographs carefully, as they show the actual manual being offered.

This listing is for the original paper instruction manual only. No firearm, ammunition, parts, or accessories are included.

Estimated Age (Customer-Facing)

Estimated Publication: November 1988 Revision

The front cover carries the original Ruger factory printing code KW/11-88 R2.

This appears consistent with a November 1988 revision of the Ruger SP101 instruction manual.

The exact physical printing date of this individual copy has not been independently verified.

Enhanced Thank You from Pickin’ with Rick

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I appreciate your interest in this original Ruger SP101 factory instruction manual.

Original factory manuals are an important part of firearms collecting because they preserve the manufacturer's original instructions, technical information, illustrations, and historical documentation.

This Ruger SP101 manual is especially interesting because of its early-style factory cover, original Ruger eagle trademark, stainless steel revolver illustration, and factory printing code.

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Note to Collectors

The Ruger SP101 has been a popular stainless steel double-action revolver since its introduction in the late 1980s.

Original factory instruction manuals are collectible companions to these revolvers, particularly when they retain identifiable factory printing and revision codes.

This example features the KW/11-88 R2 code, factory SP101 cover illustration, original operating information, and replacement-parts listings.

Although the manual shows noticeable handling wear and discoloration, it remains an interesting example of Ruger's earlier SP101 factory literature.

Shipping

Packaged with rigid backing to prevent bending.

USPS Shipping.

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Payment

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