Winchester Repeating Arms Wildcat - Manual (Page 4)

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN
A SAFE DIRECTION. USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION
REFERENCED BY THE INSCRIPTION ON THE BARREL.
BEFORE LOADING YOUR GUN BE SURE ALL GREASE
AND OIL HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BARREL
AND CHAMBER, AND THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS.
G ENERAL O PERATION
The Wildcat is a bolt-action design that allows you
to load a cartridge by cycling the action and moving
a cartridge from a loaded magazine to the chamber.
This can be repeated until the magazine is empty.
Prior to using live ammunition, familiarize yourself
thoroughly with these operating instructions. Get
accustomed to the feel of your new gun, know the forces
required to operate the action. Learn how to pull the
trigger and, above all, know the location and operation of
the safety. Procedures for disassembly and operation of
various components are outlined in the sections in this
owner’s manual. Please read and study them thoroughly.
T ERMINOLOGY AND D ESCRIPTIONS
Descriptions in this owner’s manual generally refer to the
firearm in the horizontal position. That is, in the normal
firing position. For example, the muzzle is forward or front;
the buttstock is rearward or rear; the trigger is downward
or underneath; the sights are upward or on top. For general
parts terminology, refer to Figure 1. Figure 2 covers the
general features and benefits of the Wildcat design.
Throughout this owner’s manual, the “action” refers to
the mechanism of this rifle which loads and secures the
cartridge in the chamber.
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FIGURE 1
Cocking Indicator
Safety
Action Bolt
Ejection Port
Magazine
Bolt Handle
Trigger
Fore-end
Muzzle Barrel
Magazine
Release
Front Sight Rear Sight
Butt Plate Trigger Guard Buttstock
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