Winchester Repeating Arms 1892 User Manual
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BEFORE PERFORMING CLEANING PROCEDURES,
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.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING
AND CLEANING YOUR RIFLE TO PREVENT SPRINGS,
SPRING-LOADED PARTS, SOLVENTS OR OTHER
AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, RESULTING
IN INJURY.
KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING
AREA. NEVER TEST THE MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF
YOUR RIFLE WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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Your Model 1892 will function better and more
reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly
maintained and kept clean. Clean your firearm after
each day of shooting and more often if it becomes
excessively dirty. A minimum cleaning includes
wiping down the action and oiling key parts. Regular
maintenance will also include cleaning the barrel.
If you encounter a function problem be sure to
give your firearm a thorough cleaning to see if it
solves the problem before seeking the services of a
Winchester Repeating Arms Authorized Repair
Center or our Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri,
or a qualified gunsmith.
1. Open the action by completely lowering the lever.
2. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch large
enough for a snug fit in the bore. Insert the rod and
patch into the barrel at the muzzle end and run it
back and forth several times. Care should be
exercised to ensure that neither the cleaning rod
nor the handle strikes the crown of the muzzle, as
damage to this area can adversely affect the
accuracy of the rifle. A muzzle protector can be
purchased separately from your local firearms
dealer to help protect the muzzle crown while
cleaning the barrel of your rifle.
If your rifle is a takedown model you may
disassemble it, as explained on page 30, for cleaning
and maintenance through step 7 on page 38
3. 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 2, 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. Your rifle will operate more smoothly
and reliably with a clean bore and chamber.
4. To maintain the utmost accuracy of your rifle it is
recommended you clean the bore with a copper
solvent. Modern bullet jackets are made mainly
of copper and zinc. Copper and zinc residue sticks
to the bore and require more frequent cleaning.
Swab the bore of your rifle with a good copper
solvent using the product manufacturer’s
recommended procedure.
5. After fouling has been removed, wipe the bore dry.
Then pass a lightly oiled patch through the barrel
for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is
recommended. The barrel and action should be
inspected thoroughly to be certain no cleaning
patches have been inadvertently left in them.