Winchester Repeating Arms Super X2 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 35)

DO NOT TAKE YOUR GUN’S ACTION APART
BEYOND WHAT IS EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism; any attempt
to disassemble the trigger group or bolt mechanism may
mar it for life. It is unnecessary, and may do damage to
the inner mechanism, to disassemble these components
for routine cleaning and oiling. Of course, misfortunes
(such as dropping your gun in water) require appropriate
attention, and in such circumstances we recommend you
immediately take your gun to a competent gunsmith.
C LEANING THE ACTION AND TRIGGER GROUP —
1. When the action becomes excessively dirty, remove the
trigger group and bolt assembly from the receiver as
explained under “Bolt Disassembly/Reassembly.” Clean
with a good quality light oil, a gun solvent or spray
“scrub” as necessary, using an old toothbrush to loosen
any caked-on grime. Wipe the receiver cavity clean.
Lightly oil the cavity and wipe it dry. No further disas-
sembly is required for cleaning.
2. Reassemble as explained previously and wipe all exposed
metal surfaces with an oiled cloth, making sure to wipe
clean all finger marks where moisture will accumulate.
3. The barrel and action should be inspected to assure
that all cleaning patches have been removed and not
inadvertently left in the barrel or action.
C LEANING THE GAS SYSTEM —
1. Remove the gas piston and piston sleeve from the
magazine tube. Do no attempt to disassemble gas piston
components, it is not necessary for good maintenance and
risks loosing parts and damaging your gun. Spray the
magazine tube with a good quality powder solvent and
wipe clean.
2. Spray the piston and bracket with a good quality pow-
der solvent. Brush them thoroughly to remove any
deposits (an old toothbrush is ideal). Spray the inside and
wipe off any buildup.
NEVER USE A STEEL BRUSH
ON ANY OF THE GAS SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
3. Complete the cleaning of the gas system by applying
a very light film of gun oil to all parts for protection and
lubrication
C LEANING THE M AGAZINE S YSTEM —
It is a good idea — especially if your gun becomes exces-
sively dirty or very wet — to occasionally clean the
magazine system. Remove the magazine spring retainer,
three shot plug, magazine spring and magazine follower by
following the instructions under “Magazine Plug” detailed
earlier in this manual.
Clean the inside of the tube using a rod and patch just as
you would clean a barrel. Carefully wipe off the spring and
3-shot adapter. Very lightly oil each component. Reinstall
all parts as explained earlier.
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