Winchester Repeating Arms Select - Manual (Page 29)

IN THE CHAMBER AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE
“ON SAFE” POSITION.
You should clean your Select after every day of shooting
and more often if it becomes excessively dirty.
A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the action
and oiling key parts. Most regular maintenance will also
include cleaning the barrels. If you encounter a function
problem (tightness when breaking open or closing the
action) be sure to give your firearm a thorough cleaning to
see if it solves the problem before seeking the services of
our service facility or a qualified gunsmith. To clean your
firearm, follow these general guidelines.
C LEANING PROCEDURES —
ALWAYS PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE “ON SAFE”
POSITION BEFORE BEGINNING ANY CLEANING
PROCEDURE AND BE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN’S
CHAMBERS ARE UNLOADED.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING
ALL CLEANING PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY
FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO NOT TEST THE FUNCTION
OF YOUR FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.
1. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable for the
size of your shotgun’s bores. Make sure the patch is
large enough for a snug fit in the bore. Insert the rod
and patch into the barrel at the receiver end and run it
back and forth several times.
2. Inspect the chamber and bore for lead and powder
fouling. A normal amount of powder residue can be
expected and is not serious. It can usually be removed
by repeating step one, using a patch saturated with
solvent. If fouling should become heavy, it can be
removed with a brass bore brush. Dip or spray the
brush with solvent and scrub the chamber and bore
until the fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles
from breaking off, the brush should be pushed com-
pletely through the bore before being withdrawn.
3. After fouling has been removed the bore should
be wiped dry. Then pass a lightly oiled patch
through the bore, for preservation. A fine, light
gun oil is recommended.
4. Wipe all exposed metal surfaces of the receiver,
forearm and barrels with a clean rag. Finger marks
should be removed because they provide a place where
moisture can accumulate. Any dried oil in the receiver
area should also be removed.
5. Lightly oil your firearm at the points described under
“Initial Cleaning/Oiling” found on page 9. Ordinary
good judgment will, of course, indicate that the metal
of the firearm should receive a light film of oil any
time the firearm has been exposed to weather or
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