Winchester Repeating Arms Supreme (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 16)

If the action seems difficult to close, the hinge pins and bear-
ing surfaces may not be properly engaged. Release the
upward pressure and carefully separate the barrels from the
action again. If forced you may mar and damage the fine fit
of your shotgun’s action.
5. Once the barrels are installed and the action closed,
replace the forearm on the gun by sliding the radiused rear
surface of the forearm extension at an angle into radiused
front edge of the receiver. The shape of the rear of the fore-
arm should match the shape of the front of the receiver (See
Figure 9). When it does, lift the front of the forearm until it
engages with the barrels with an audible click. If it does not
click, gently slap the forearm just above the latch with the
palm of your hand. If the forearm release latch protrudes
after the click, carefully push it into place (See Figure 10).
Your Supreme is now fully assembled and the action is
closed. Make sure the safety is in the “on safe” position
before proceeding.
D ISASSEMBLY
Disassembling your Supreme into its two assembly com-
ponents is an ideal way to ready your shotgun for storage
and cleaning. Many luggage-style cases actually require
doing this. It is also a way to add an extra measure of safe-
ty when storing your gun around the home.
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FIGURE 10
Gently push the forearm release latch into
place once if it protrudes slightly.
FIGURE 11
Gently pry the forearm away from the
barrels. Start with the front of the forearm,
angling back toward the receiver.
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