Winchester Repeating Arms 1300 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 5)

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begin your pumping action. You’ll soon find that you will
complete the pumping action forward quickly and without
conscious effort. In a brief instant you’ve cycled a shell
and are ready for a second shot. Speed like this makes a
big difference, allowing you to set up for a second shot
more quickly and concentrate on your target — not just
on pumping.
With the Model 1300’s rotary bolt design, the lugs engage
directly in the lug recesses in the barrel extension. This is
an unusually strong, consistent and reliable lockup design.
Every design feature of the Model 1300 works together to
make what many consider the most reliable pump shotgun
on the market today.
Your new Model 1300 is one of a number of different
versions and configurations offered. The basic operating
procedures are the same for nearly all of them. Where
there are differences they are pointed out in this owner’s
manual for your convenience.
G ENERAL O PERATION
The Model 1300 is a pump action shotgun that allows
you to load a round by cycling the action to eject the
empty shell, and move an unfired shell from the loaded
magazine tube to the chamber. This can be repeated until
the magazine is empty. A single round can also be inserted
into the chamber manually. The Model 1300 breaks down
for easy cleaning and storage.
Prior to using live ammunition, familiarize yourself
thoroughly with the operating instructions in this owner’s
manual. Get accustomed to the feel of your new gun and
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 components are outlined later
in this owner’s manual. Please read and study them
thoroughly. In addition, always remember:
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION REFERENCED
BY THE INSCRIPTION ON THE BARREL.
BEFORE LOADING YOUR GUN BE SURE ALL GREASE
AND OIL HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BARREL
AND CHAMBER, AND THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS.
T ERMINOLOGY AND D ESCRIPTIONS
Descriptions in this owner’s manual generally refer to the
gun in the horizontal position, that is, in the normal firing
position. For example, the muzzle is forward or front; the
butt stock is rearward or rear; the trigger is downward or
underneath; the sight is upward or on top. For general parts
terminology, refer to Figure 1.
The Winchester Model 1300 is also shown disassembled