Winchester Repeating Arms 1892 - Manual (Page 15)

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3. Continue to operate the finger lever in the same
manner transferring all the remaining cartridges
from the magazine to the chamber and then
ejecting them out.
4. When cartridges no longer eject when you cycle
the action, further assure that no cartridges remain
by opening the action, depressing the carrier and
visually checking the chamber, feed mechanism
and magazine follower to be certain that the rifle is
completely unloaded (Figure 18, page 26). After
the last live cartridge is moved out of the magazine
and ejected, immediately lower the hammer to the
rebound position as explained previously.
s iGht A Djustment
BEFORE ADJUSTING THE SIGHTS, PLACE THE
“SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. OPEN
THE ACTION AND MAKE CERTAIN YOUR RIFLE
IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. KEEP THE MUZZLE
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
The Model 1892 is fitted with adjustable open sights.
The proper procedure is to shoot a group with the
sights set as they come from the factory (intermediate
position on both elevation and windage), and then
make incremental adjustments to move the sight
blade and blade holder to position the group on
your target.
u p or D own e levAtion A Djustments
Adjusting elevation on most Model 1892 sights
requires you to lift up the rear blade on your rifle’s rear
sight with your fingers and move the notched elevator
either forward or backward (Figure 19, page 27).
To raise point of impact, use your fingers to lift up on
the blade and slide the elevator rearward. Adjusting
the sight to make your gun shoot lower is just the
opposite, move the elevator forward.
• Move the rear sight blade and elevator up to
shoot higher on the target.
• Move the rear sight blade and elevator down to
shoot lower on the target.
r iGht or l eFt w inDAGe A Djustments
On most Model 1892 sights, the rear sight base is
dovetailed in the rear of the barrel. To adjust for
windage, gently move the rear sight base to the right
or left by tapping the sight base at the dovetail using a
wood or fiber dowel or hammer that will not mar the
sight (Figure 20, page 28).
FIGURE 18
Magazine Follower
Carrier
(Shown Depressed)
Depress the carrier
and ensure the
magazine follower
is visible.
FIGURE 19
Lift up on the notch holder and move
the elevator forward or rearward with
your fingers.