Winchester Repeating Arms Select - Manual (Page 16)

Your Select shotgun is now fully assembled and the action
is closed. Make sure the safety is in the “on safe” position
before proceeding.
D ISASSEMBLY
Disassembling your Select shotgun into its two assembly
components is an ideal way to ready your shotgun for
storage and cleaning. Many luggage-style cases require
doing this. It is also a way to add an extra measure of
safety when storing your firearm around the home.
BEFORE DISASSEMBLING YOUR SHOTGUN, ALWAYS
MAKE CERTAIN THERE ARE NO SHELLS IN THE CHAM-
BERS AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION.
1. Open the action by pushing the top lever all the way
to the right and pulling the barrels downward to
visually make sure the chambers are empty. Once
you are sure your shotgun is unloaded, close the action
and make sure that the safety is still in the “on safe”
position. If not, move it there immediately.
2. Place the butt of your shotgun on your thigh for
support. Remove the forearm by pulling outward on
the forearm release latch and pushing the forearm
away from the barrels with your other hand (Figure 11).
Pull the front-most end of the forearm away and
slightly forward, completely detaching it from the
barrel set and the front of the receiver.
3. Separate the barrels from the receiver by holding the
stock of the shotgun securely in your right hand and
the barrels in your left. Push the top lever to the right
14
FIGURE 10
Gently push the forearm release latch into
place if it protrudes slightly.
FIGURE 11
Gently pull the forearm away from the
barrels. Start with the front of the forearm,
angling back toward the receiver.