Winchester Repeating Arms 1886 (Historic Manual) User Manual
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ping the rear sight base (where fastened to the barrel)
to the right, your gun will shoot more to the right.
An
adjustment to the left can be made
by
tapping the
base to the left (See Figure 16).
Care should be taken not to mar the finish or bend
sights when adjustments are made.
A NONMARRING BRASS, PLASTIC
OR
FIBER HAMMER AND/OR DRIFT IS ALWAYS
PREFERRED FOR THIS OPERATION.
The Model
1886
will function better and more reli-
ably over a longer period
of
time if it is properly
maintained and kept clean.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING
PROCEDURES, ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN
THERE ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE
CHAMBER, MAGAZINE
OR
ACTION/FEED
AREAS.
You
should clean your Model 1886 after every day
of
shooting and more often if it becomes excessively
dirty.
A
minimum cleaning includes wiping down the
action and oiling key parts. Most regular mainte-
nance will also 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 our service facility or a
competent gunsmith.
To
clean your firearm, follow the general outline
below:
CLEANING PROCEDURES
—
BE CERTAIN
YOUR
GUN’S CHAMBER AND