Winchester Repeating Arms 1886 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 13)

The serial number is located on the bottom of the
receiver, where the receiver meets the forearm (see
Figure
3 ) . Record the serial number at the front of
this book for future reference.
Your Winchester Model 1886 is designed to shoot
modem factory cartridges only. The caliber of your
new Model 1886 is inscribed on the top of the barrel
in front of the receiver.
MAKE SURE YOU USE ONLY THE EXACT
AMMUNITION/ CALIBER AS LISTED ON
THE BARREL.
IMPORTANT: USE ONLY AMMUNITION
SUITABLE
FOR USE IN A CENTERFIRE
RIFLE WITH A TUBULAR MAGAZINE.
Use only flat point, hollow point, round nose flat
point or similar bullets. Never
use pointed or conical
point bullets in a centerfire rifle with a tubular maga-
zine. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
injury to yourself or others, or cause damage to your
gun.
Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious
personal injury and damage to the firearm due to
excessive pressure. Reload only after proper instruc-