Winchester Repeating Arms 1885 Rimfire - Manual (Page 13)

THERE IS NO CARTRIDGE IN THE
CHAMBER. ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION
WHEN CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
YOUR MODEL1885.
You should clean your Model 1885 after every day
of shooting and more often if it becomes excessively
dirty. A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the
action and oiling key parts. Most regular maintenance
will also include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter
a function problem (tight action when working the
lever), be sure to give your gun a thorough cleaning to
see if it solves the problem before seeking the services
of one of our Authorized Repair Centers, our service
facility or a competent gunsmith.
To clean your firearm, follow the general outline below:
C LEANING P ROCEDURES —
BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER IS
UNLOADED. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE
SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL CLEANING
PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY
FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO NOT
TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM
WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.
ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION FULLY
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY CLEANING
PROCEDURE.
1. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable for
the bore diameter of your rifle. Make sure the patch is
large enough for a snug fit in the bore.
Insert the rod and patch into the barrel at the breech
end and run it back and forth several times. If clean-
ing is performed from the muzzle end, always use a
crown protector. Be careful not to strike the crown of
the muzzle with the handle end of the rod. Damage to
this area can affect the accuracy of the rifle.
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For example, if you were shooting a conventional
small bore target, the round, black bull’s-eye would
appear to rest on top of the front bead.
S COPE M OUNT / S IGHTS —
The Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall is drilled
and tapped for scope mounts. See your Winchester
firearms dealer to purchase the scope mount base and
rings appropriate for your Model 1885. The rear tang
is drilled and tapped to accept a tang-mounted peep
sight (not included). A variety of sights are available
from major sight manufacturers.
H AMMER E XTENSION
Hammer extensions are not recommend for use with
the Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall single shot.
Using one may cause misfires.
C LEANING AND
M AINTENANCE S UGGESTIONS
The Model 1885 Low Wall will function better
and more reliably over a longer period of time if it is
properly maintained and kept clean.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING
PROCEDURES, ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN
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F I G U R E 1 6
Bead
Notch
Target's
bull's-eye
Correct sight picture