Winchester Repeating Arms 70 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 2)

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Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page
Gun safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 3
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 4
Terminology and descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Magazine capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
General operation/special reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Initial cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Oiling the action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operation of the safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installing/removing the bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Loading procedures — magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Unloading procedures — magazines . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 17
Firing procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
In the case of a misfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Bolt disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sight adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Cleaning and maintenance suggestions . . . . . . . . .22 - 24
Ordering parts / service or repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
This manual covers current Model 70 versions with
conventional magazine systems with enclosed floorplate
and swing down-type floorplate design. This includes
those with Classic Pre-’64 type action and push feed
designs. This manual does not apply to Model 70’s
containing a Detachable Box Magazine (DBM). Study
these instructions carefully to be sure you have covered all
information about your particular Model 70.
G UN S AFETY W ARNINGS
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSURE
PROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDLING. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR FAIL-
URE TO OBEY ANY SAFETY WARNING MAY
RESULT IN INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTH-
ERS, OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR GUN.
As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsi-
bilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can
be the difference between life and death. There is no
excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm.
At all times handle your rifle and any other firearm with
intense respect for its power and potential danger.