Winchester Repeating Arms 1886 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 28)

ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK THAT NO CAR-
TRIDGES REMAIN.
After the last live round is moved out of the magazine
and ejected, immediately lower the hammer to the
rebound position as explained previously.
IMPORTANT: WHEN YOU ARE PREPARING
TO SHOOT, IT IS ALWAYS ESSENTIAL
THAT YOU BE TOTALLY SURE OF YOUR
TARGET. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF ALL
OBJECTS BEHIND YOUR TARGET. KNOW
THE EXACT LOCATION OF PERSONS WITH
YOU AND ANY OTHERS IN YOUR VICINITY.
FULLY.
With a loaded cartridge in the chamber, THE
SAFETY (MANUAL HAMMER STOP) IN THE
“ON” POSITION, THE HAMMER IN THE
REBOUND POSITION AND YOUR FINGER
OFF THE TRIGGER:
PICK YOUR TARGET WISELY AND CARE-
1. Firmly position your thumb on the hammer and
draw the hammer back to the full-cock position (see
Figure
14).