Winchester Repeating Arms 1886 (Historic Manual) User Manual
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As is true with other firearms, when the safety mech-
anisms on this rifle are engaged, they are designed to
prevent accidental discharge. However,
these
mecha-
nisms may not necessarily prevent the accidental dis-
charge
of
this firearm
as
a result of jarring or abuse
such
as
occurs when a firearm
is
dropped.
ALWAYS ASSUME THAT YOUR GUN CAN
BE FIRED AT ANY TIME, EVEN WITH ALL
SAFETY MECHANISMS ENGAGED.
WHENEVER YOU ARE NOT ACTUALLY
FIRING YOUR RIFLE ALWAYS BE CERTAIN
THAT YOUR RIFLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE
DIRECTION.
Continually be aware of the position of the safety
(manual hammer stop) on your rifle. Check it both
manually and visually to avoid any chance of acci-
dental discharge. Always keep the safety in the “on”
position unless you are actually firing the rifle. It is a
good idea to keep the action open (with the finger
lever down) at all times other than when you are in
the field and shooting is imminent.
ED THAT THE ACTION BE KEPT OPEN AT
ALL TIMES WHEN YOUR RIFLE IS LAYING
ING RANGE
OR
OTHER FACILITY.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR
RIFLE POINTED IN
A
SAFE DIRECTION.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR
DEATH TO YOURSELF
OR
OTHERS.
IMPORTANT: IT
IS
ALWAYS RECOMMEND-
ON ANY BENCH OR TABLE AT A SHOOT-