i tried to take apart my .22 mark III ruger to clean but it was hell, all these springs and pins came out .?

Question

its a mess,i dont know what goes where now?.Its mainly my whole trigger and hammer assembly that fell apart. now my only option really is to send it to the manufacturer for service.. My Question is how much do you people think theyl charge me to service or rebuild my gun?

Answer 1

I have owned a few MkIIs over the years and I have trouble believing that those parts just "fell apart". Seems like osme unnecessary disassembly took place. Ruger will take of it for free as long as you pay shipping.

Answer 2

You disassembled it too much. That was wholly unnecessary. I know the exploded view of the mark II was incomplete it left off at least the safety indent spring along with some other stuff.

Really, you do not have to disassemble it that much. Anyway +1 for a gunsmith and ask him if you can watch.
Other notes when taking apart a complicated gun.
first use a camera often and lay everything out in order and by assembly. For instance lay the mainspring housing to the farthest left lay the bolt assembly to the next left (take a picture as you disassemble) then the barrel (at this point you should stop). Always think "I need to reassemble this"

The Ruger is an awesome gun you should have no regrets about purchasing it. Brownings have other problems with disassemble and assembly (some I know have to be re-zeroed). I have owned other .22's and have regretted it.

Answer 3

I’ve got the Mark II Target my self and would not trade it for a Browning I’ll tell you that much.
The first time you tear it down it is intimidating.
Please note my insurance is not directed at you in any way.
SOMEONE will harp if we don’t do this first.
So let us stop but for a moment so as I may pay the insurance premium.

Please note I am using the Mark II schematic for better parts representation.
You were not specific, there are 2 different styles Mark III and Mark III 22/45
If you feel at any time that the Mark II schematic and the Mark III that your assembling are not compatible, Stop and disregard this answer.
If you use this answer you must use the schematic enclosed in this answer, so that we stay on the same page with each other.
Visually Check to make sure the weapon is unloaded, Premium is paid lets move on

From experience watch item 37 as an assembly, align with item 25 of the hammer assembly
Now note item 37 as an complete assembly when you’ve inserted item 4 up through the receiver then the complete 37 assembly should move freely like a hinge.
Your not out of the woods yet,
here is the only true tough part, do you see item 25 on the hammer assembly it works in conjunction with item 37 to supply spring tension for the hammer assembly.
Ok now how you hold the gun when you align item 25 to item 37 will make it easy or hard.
Straight up wont work straight down wont work , you wont a 45% angel barrel up for alignment purposes, look at item 37 for a moment, see the heal on item 37 on the opposite side of item 4 the indention, in the indention is a small spring and plunger that is where item 35 must go.
Now that we Know there is NO cartridge in the chamber you must depress the trigger with barrel down so as to allow gravity to position the hammer against the bolt assembly.
Now you see why I pay insurance?
Moving on now release the trigger and move barrel to the up 45% position align item25 to the indention on item 37, once this is done item 37 should mate up 98% in its assembled position.
The last 2% you should feel some spring tension, when you flip the locking leaver on item 37 you should have 100% assembly mate up.
Now try to work the bolt to see if it moves like it should.
If the bolt does not have full travel, don’t be intimidated what has happened is items 25 & 37 are not aligned. Simply release the locking leaver on item 37 you don’t have to remove it just hinge it out so as to allow you to attempt alignment again.
The first time you do it may take you 2 or 3 times to get it aligned, the next time it’s a breeze.
Ok insurance premium is do again time sure fly’s

If for any reason you feel unsure about the reassembly it would be wise to take the weapon in to a GUNSMITH.

I hope I was of some assistance.
Have a good day and enjoy that Mark III it is a fine weapon.


http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=1910zMKII

D58

Answer 4

Though I'm tempted I won't laugh. I had the same problem many years ago. I eventually did get it back together and even repeated the process several times and added a trigger kit to it. It is rather a pain to accomplish. Use the exploded diagram in the link another poster listed. If you can't get it together take it in to a gunshop. Any competent gunsmith will be able to reassemble it.

Answer 5

A local gunsmith should be able to put the pistol back together for about 30.00 max. Rugers are a bear to re-assemble. It ain't just you. Don't sweat it. A big part of a gunsmiths buisness is putting things back where they belonged in the first place.
For that 30.00, the 'smith will teach YOU how to do it yourself next time, If he's worth his salt.
(First time I disassembled my first Ruger MK-1, I messed with it for 4 hours before I got it back together),
Damn takedown lever-thing!
Damn Bolt!

Answer 6

try to find a website that has an exploded view of your weapon if you had the ambition to clean it you should be able to reassemble it . the next option is to take it to a gunsmith most in my area will charge from 40 - 150 $ to repair many problems
take your time and see if you can find out how to repair it on your own it could save you next time you clean it

Answer 7

Page 20 describes the procedures to take it apart and put it back together:

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/PDF/InstructionManuals/50.pdf

You may have taken it too far apart though. Often the rates are fairly low and they might not charge you anything.

Answer 8

Here is a detailed exploded view of the Mark III that should be able to give you what you need to get it back together. :-)

Answer 9

One thing I read was that your firearm should be completely dismantled, inspected, and properly lubricated at least once per year. No matter how you learn to do this, it is time and money well spent.

Answer 10

i wouldn't send it in. look in your owners manual for a assembly picture. if not there should be sources on the internet showing how it goes together.

edit: i hope this helps: http://www.guntalk-online.com/detailstrip.htm