Winchester Repeating Arms 70 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 10)

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G ENERAL O PERATION /S PECIAL R EMINDERS
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
Prior to using live ammunition, familiarize yourself thor-
oughly with these operating instructions. Get accustomed
to the feel of your new gun — know the forces required to
operate the action. Learn how to pull the trigger and,
above all, know the location and operation of the safety.
Procedures for disassembly and operation of various com-
ponents are outlined in the sections below. Please read
and study them thoroughly. In addition, always remember:
USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION REFER-
ENCED BY THE INSCRIPTION ON THE BAR-
REL.
BEFORE LOADING YOUR GUN BE SURE ALL
GREASE AND OIL HAVE BEEN REMOVED
FROM THE BARREL AND CHAMBER, AND
THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS.
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE GIVEN
FOR A RIGHT-HANDED GUN. MOST PROCE-
DURES ARE THE SAME FOR RIGHT OR LEFT-
HANDED RIFLES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
BOLT OPERATIONS.
I NITIAL C LEANING
Some metal parts of your new Model 70 have been coated
at the factory with a rust preventative compound. Before
using your Model 70, clean the anti-rust compound from
the inside of the barrel, receiver, breech bolt mechanism
and the action/chamber areas. A high quality, light gun
oil should be used to remove this compound and to give
your new gun its first lubrication. Clean the barrel using a
cleaning rod and patch as explained under “Cleaning and
Maintenance Suggestions” found later in this manual.
First lubrication suggestions are outlined below.
If your new Model 70 is to be stored for an extended peri-
od of time, it is permissible to leave the rust preventative
compound in place and keep your Model 70 in its box for
maximum protection during long-term storage.
O ILING THE A CTION
Before the first firing of your Model 70 you should first
wipe the mechanism completely clean, clean the bore and