Winchester Repeating Arms 1885 Centerfire - Manual (Page 28)

6. INSPECT THE BARREL AND CHAMBER.
TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT NO PATCHES
HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY LEFT IN
THEM. REMOVE ANY THAT REMAIN.
7. Wipe all wood surfaces.
8. When transporting only, store your Model 1885
in a quality protective case to prevent scratches and
dents. Store in a dry place to prevent corrosion.
Store away from children.
MAKE SURE YOUR
GUN IS UNLOADED AND ALWAYS STORE
AMMUNITION SEPARATELY.
O THER C LEANING S UGGESTIONS —
• Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver
or other parts. It can drain down to the wood and
soften it — and cause permanent damage and loosen-
ing of the stock.
• After extended periods of heavy use, your gun
should be taken to one of our Authorized Repair
Centers or a qualified gunsmith to have the action
disassembled for professional cleaning and lubrication.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL
1885 APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED
IN THIS MANUAL.
This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. You
may permanently mar it by attempting to disassemble
the inner mechanism assemblies. If further disassem-
bly for service or cleaning is required, take your gun
to a Winchester Firearms Authorized Repair Center
or a competent gunsmith as explained under “Service
or Repair.”
P ARTS , S ERVICE , R EPAIR & Q UESTIONS
If your Winchester rifle or shotgun should ever need
service or repair, it is often best to utilize one of our
Authorized Service Centers. In some cases it is
appropriate to use the Winchester Service Center in
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