Winchester Repeating Arms Wildcat - Manual (Page 19)

3. Place the bolt cap over the end of the bolt, so that the
protrusion is aligned with the cocking element (Figure
14). Hold the bolt securely and push in on the bolt
cap while rotating it clockwise approximately 80°.
4. With your left hand, grasp the front of the bolt
securely. Grasp the bolt handle with your right
hand and rotate the bolt handle counterclockwise
until the bolt handle is aligned with the protrusion
on the bolt cap.
5. Reinstall the bolt in the action as explained previously.
M AGAZINE M AINTENANCE
The Wildcat magazine is highly reliable and easy to clean
and maintain. Disassembly takes just a few seconds and
should be a normal part of your rifle’s maintenance.
Component parts are designed for ease of disassembly and
reassembly. This gives you extra confidence when
conducting maintenance in the field.
D ISASSEMBLY —
1. BE SURE TO USE EYE PROTECTION WHENEVER
DISASSEMBLING THE MAGAZINE DUE TO
SPRING-TENSIONED PARTS.
Release the floor plate
from the magazine by pressing on the release button
through the hole in the bottom of the floor plate. The
button is simply a protrusion on the floor plate catch
that engages in the floor plate under pressure from the
magazine spring. Use a punch or other suitable object
to disengage it.
2. With the button depressed, slide the floor plate off of
the rails toward the front of the magazine.
3. Be prepared to retain the spring, as it is under tension
and may spring out unless controlled. Slowly remove
the spring and follower from the magazine body.
4. Do not attempt to disassemble beyond this point
(Figure 15).
5. Clean the magazine components using a plastic-safe
solvent and lightly oil all components with a
plastic-safe lubricant.
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FIGURE 15
The magazine is
shown disassembled
for cleaning.
Floorplate Catch
Magazine Spring
Magazine Body
Floorplate
Magazine Follower
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