Winchester Repeating Arms 94 Cross Bolt Safety (Historic Manual) User Manual
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include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function
problem (tight action when working the finger 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
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BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER AND
MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. ALWAYS WEAR
PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL
CLEANING PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNI-
TION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO
NOT TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM
WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.
ALWAYS PLACE THE MANUAL HAMMER
STOP IN THE “ON” (SAFE) POSITION 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 muzzle end
and run it back and forth several times. Use a crown pro-
tector if possible. 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.
2. Inspect the chamber and bore for brass, copper and
powder fouling. A normal amount of powder residue can
be expected and is not serious. It can usually be removed
by repeating step one, using a patch saturated with sol-
vent. If or when fouling should become heavy, it can be
removed with a brass bore brush. Dip or spray the brush
with solvent and scrub the chamber and bore until the
fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles from break-
ing off, the brush should be pushed completely through
the bore before being withdrawn. If cast lead bullets are
used a lead solvent may be used as well to fully clean the
bore. Follow the instructions on all solvents and cleaners.
3. After fouling has been removed the bore should be
wiped dry. Then pass a slightly oiled patch through the
bore, for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is recommended.
4. Wipe all exposed metal surfaces of the receiver, forearm
and barrel with a clean rag. Finger marks should be
removed because they provide a place where moisture can
accumulate. Any dried oil in the receiver area should also
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