Winchester Repeating Arms 1895 User Manual
Page 25
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
“Oiling the Action” explained earlier in 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 feed mechanism parts are
especially clean and lightly oiled with a high quality gun
oil. Do not use pure silicone or lanolin.
6.
INSPECT THE BARREL AND CHAMBER.
Make
certain that no patches have been inadvertently left in
them. Remove any that remain.
7. Wipe all wood surfaces.
8. Store your Model 1895 in a quality protective case to
prevent scratches and dents. Store in a dry place to pre-
vent corrosion. Store away from children. Make sure your
gun is unloaded and always store ammunition separately.
O
THER CLEANING SUGGESTIONS
—
• 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 loosening of the
stock.
• After extended periods of heavy use, your gun should be
taken to a qualified gunsmith to have the action disassem-
bled for professional cleaning and lubrication.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL
1895 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 disassembly for
service or cleaning is required, take your gun to a U. S.
Repeating Arms Company Authorized Repair Center or a
competent gunsmith as explained under “Service or
Repair.”
23