Winchester Repeating Arms 1300 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 27)

necessary to slide the forearm into different positions
until the trigger guard group fits flush into the receiver.
When properly installed it will fit easily and the pin will
slide in without excessive force. Installing the bolt assem-
bly after the trigger guard group is installed should not be
attempted. Consequently, make sure you have already
installed the bolt assembly before installing the trigger
guard group.
It is not necessary that the barrel already be attached
to install the trigger group. Install the trigger group
as follows:
1. Turn your shotgun over with the open bottom of the
receiver facing upward. Hold the trigger guard group
at an angle to the receiver (about 45 degrees) and then
engage the front tabs on the trigger guard group with
the corresponding slots in the magazine throat at the
forward end of receiver opening as shown earlier in
Figure 13.
2. Rotate the trigger guard group towards and into the
receiver opening, until it is parallel with the receiver.
3. Align the trigger guard group with the hole in the
receiver and install the trigger guard pin from the
RIGHT side of the receiver (ejection port side) until it is
flush with both sides of the receiver. The pin should pass
through easily with little force. If significant resistance is
felt, remove the trigger group and repeat step one.
Your Model 1300 shotgun is now fully assembled.
Immediately confirm that the safety is in the “on safe”
position. Take time to wipe down and clean all external
surfaces as explained under “Cleaning and Maintenance
Suggestions” below.
C LEANING AND M AINTENANCE S UGGESTIONS
Your Model 1300 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 THERE ARE NO SHELLS IN THE
CHAMBER, MAGAZINE OR ACTION/FEED AREAS.
You should clean your Model 1300 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 forearm) be sure
to give your gun a thorough cleaning to see if it solves the
problem before seeking the services of our service facility
or a competent gunsmith. To clean your firearm, adhere
to the following general guidelines.
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