Ruger Number 1 Trigger Adjustment

[mattparliament]

Hey guys, I'm sure this is a re-post and I apologize for that but the Google search function here isn't worth much.

I just bought another #1B in a 270.  It was a great find, a "collector" owned it and sold his entire collection to my local gun shop.  Serial number puts it in the year 1981, but it is absolutely mint!  I spoke with him and he shot a box of bullets through it and put it in the saf, it is beautiful.

Anyway, the trigger is quite heavy, If I remember correctly these older #1's the trigger adjustment was functional, how does it work?  I see the 2 set screws and I just need to know what the heck they do.  If anyone could direct me to some proper instructions on exactly what each screw does I would really appreciate it.  Thanks!

[Hairtrigger]

I have never owned a No.1 old enough to have the adjustable trigger
BUT
I am under the understanding the adjustable triggers have THREE screws.

[mattparliament]

really, on this one there are 2 screws on the rear finger contact area of the trigger, where would the third be?

[Rangr44]

I posted this answer, to your exact same post in the Single Shot Rifle Section of this forum:

Ensure the rifle is empty, before attempting any trigger adjustments.

The lower, or rearmost, screw on the trigger face is the trigger spring adjustment screw - used to increase/decrease weight-of-pull down to a preset factory minimum (governed by spring pressure). It is tightened to increase the weight-of-pull.

The uppermost, or forward, screw on the trigger face is the trigger stop screw - used to adjust trigger over-travel. It is adjusted by tightening it, until the sear will not release the hammer when the trigger is pulled - then slowly backing off the screw while you maintain pressure on the trigger, until the hammer falls.
After the hammer falls, back it off another 1/4 turn, to allow clearance for the hammer.

[mattparliament]

thanks again Ranger, great info and I really appreciate it.

Matt