Winchester Repeating Arms 1885 Centerfire - Manual (Page 27)

Insert the rod and patch into the barrel at the breech
end and run it back and forth several times. If clean-
ing is performed from the muzzle end, always use a
crown protector. Be careful not to strike the crown of
the muzzle with the handle end of the rod. Damage to
this area can affect the accuracy of the rifle.
2. Inspect the chamber and bore for brass, copper 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 or when 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 completely through the bore before
being withdrawn. If cast lead bullets are used a lead
solvent may be used as well to fully clean the bore.
Follow the instructions on all solvents and cleaners.
3. After fouling has been removed the bore should be
wiped dry. Then pass a slightly 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 barrel 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. Then lightly oil your gun at the points described
under “Initial Cleaning” on page 10 of this manual.
Ordinary good judgment will, of course, indicate that
the metal of the gun should receive a light film of oil
any time the rifle has been exposed to weather or
handling. Remember, the polished, finely fitted
surfaces of the receiver and action mechanisms must
always have a thin film of oil. Make sure that the
surfaces of the breech block, lever components and
extractor mechanism parts are especially clean and
lightly oiled with a high quality gun oil. Do not use
pure silicone or lanolin.
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