Winchester Repeating Arms 52B (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 7)

G ENERAL O PERATION
The Model 52B is a bolt action rifle that operates by
lifting the bolt handle, drawing the bolt rearward and
then sliding the bolt forward and rotating the bolt
downward until it locks into battery position. This
process takes a cartridge from the magazine and loads
it into the chamber for firing.
CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING PRO-
CEDURES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
SHOOT YOUR MODEL 52B RIFLE.
I NITIAL C LEANING
BEFORE THE FIRST FIRING, CLEAN THE
BORE WITH A CLEANING ROD & PATCH.
ALSO, CLEAN THE ANTI-RUST COM-
POUND FROM THE INSIDE OF THE RE-
CEIVER WITH A CLEAN RAG AND LIGHT
GUN OIL. SEE “CARE AND CLEANING”
LATER IN THIS MANUAL.
O ILING THE ACTION
Before the first firing you should wipe the mechanism
completely clean, clean the bore and apply a few
drops of oil on the following surfaces:
• Along the breech bolt surface and where the sleeve
contacts the breech bolt.
• Along the breech bolt surfaces on the receiver
where the bolt contacts the receiver as it is worked.
Avoid applying too much oil. Only a light film is
necessary. Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions
should be followed before each oiling.
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mechanism of this rifle which loads and secures the
cartridges in the chamber.
S ERIAL N UMBER
The serial number can be found on the right hand
side of the receiver. Record the serial number at the
front of this book for future reference.
A MMUNITION
The caliber of your Model 52B is inscribed on left
side of the barrel, toward the receiver.
The Model 52B must be used only with .22 Long
Rifle cartridges. It is unsafe to attempt loading mag-
num cartridges in a rifle designed for Long Rifle car-
tridges.
U.S. Repeating Arms Co. can assume no responsibili-
ty for incidents which occur through use of cartridges
of nonstandard dimension or those developing pres-
sures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute) established
standards.
Winchester ammunition is always an excellent
choice for your new Winchester rifle, delivering the
unmatched performance and dependability you want.
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING
FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION
MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND
OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE
BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM
AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY.
HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL
TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY
AFTER EXPOSURE.
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