Winchester Repeating Arms 1895 - Manual (Page 14)

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Continually be aware of the position of the safety (manual
hammer stop) on your rifle. Check it both manually and
visually to avoid any chance of accidental discharge.
Always keep the safety in the “on” position unless you are
actually firing the rifle. It is a good idea to keep the action
open (with the finger lever down) at all times other than
when you are in the field and shooting is imminent.
IMPORTANT: IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE ACTION BE KEPT OPEN AT ALL
TIMES WHEN YOUR RIFLE IS LAYING ON ANY
BENCH OR TABLE AT A SHOOTING RANGE
OR OTHER FACILITY.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR RIFLE
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF
OR OTHERS.
A SSEMBLY AND D ISASSEMBLY
Your Model 1895 comes fully assembled in the box. No
assembly is required. No disassembly is required for normal
maintenance.
If your Model 1895 requires disassembly for any reason
(such as requiring extra cleaning after being dropped in
water) it should be performed by one of our service cen-
ters, or by our special “Classic Traditions” service facility
in Arnold, Missouri. See “Service or Repair” later in this
manual for details on how to obtain service for your
Winchester rifle.
G ENERAL O PERATION
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Prior to using live ammunition, it is essential that you
familiarize yourself thoroughly with these operating
instructions. Get accustomed to the feel of your new gun.
• Know the forces required to operate the action
• Know what forces are required to pull the trigger
• ABOVE ALL, KNOW HOW TO PLACE THE
HAMMER INTO THE REBOUND POSITION AND
THE SAFETY (MANUAL HAMMER STOP) INTO
THE “ON” POSITION.
Throughout this manual the “action” refers to the mecha-
nism of a firearm which loads and secures the cartridge in
the chamber. If the action resists closing, do not force it.
Small pieces of grit or other obstructions can make it diffi-
cult to close the action. Make sure all surfaces are clean if
any unusual resistance is felt. However, remember that
this is a finely fitted action purposely made with tight fit-