Winchester Repeating Arms 70 - Manual (Page 10)

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Prior to using live ammunition, familiarize yourself
thoroughly with the operating instructions in this
owner’s manual. Get accustomed to the feel of your
new firearm and know the forces required to operate
the action. Learn how to pull the trigger and, above all,
know the location and operation of the “safety.”
Procedures for disassembly and operation of various
components are outlined later in this owner’s manual.
Please read and study them thoroughly.
n omenclature
In conventional firearm terminology the position and
movement of firearm parts are described as they occur
with the firearm horizontal and in the normal firing
position: i.e., the muzzle is forward or in front; the
buttstock is rearward or to the rear; the trigger is
downward or underneath; the sight is upward or on
top. For general parts nomenclature, refer to Figure 4 on
page 9. Figure 5 on pages 10 and 11 covers the general
features and benefits of the Model 70 design.
Throughout this owner’s manual the “action” refers
to the mechanism of this rifle which loads and secures
the cartridges in the chamber.
S erial n umber
The serial number is located on the right side of the
receiver, just forward of the loading/ejection port.
Record the serial number at the front of this owner’s
manual for future reference.
i nitial c leaning anD o iling
NOTICE! Please taKe note oF the Following
inForMation beFore cleaning your FirearM.
c leaning p artS W ith S pecial F iniSheS
Be especially careful when cleaning firearms with
camouflage, Dura-Touch ® Armor Coating and other
special finishes. Always prevent these surfaces from
coming in contact with cleaning solvents, barrel
scrubbers and other strong chemicals. It is preferable to
clean these surfaces with a light gun oil containing no
solvents or with a damp cloth and mild dish soap (be sure
to keep water out of the action). When cleaning your
firearm’s bore and action, protect the external finishes
from any contact with chemicals used. Also, avoid any
contact between external finishes and other strong
chemicals like those found in DEET-containing insect
repellents, sunscreens, etc. Damage to camouflage,
Dura-Touch and other finishes caused by chemicals is
irreversible and not repairable.
wear eye Protection when asseMbling and
disasseMbling your riFle to Prevent sPrings,
sPring-loaded Parts, solvents or other agents
FroM contacting your eyes, resulting in injury.
Some metal parts of your new firearm have been coated at
the factory with a rust preventative compound. Before
using your firearm, clean the anti-rust compound from the
inside of the barrel, receiver, bolt mechanism and the
action/chamber areas. A high quality, lightweight gun oil
should be used to remove this compound and to give your
new firearm its first lubrication.
Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as
explained under “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions”
on page 27 in this owner’s manual.
Apply a few drops of quality oil on the following surfaces
(Figure 6, page 12):
• 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. Only a
light film of oil is necessary.
FIGURE 3
Fixed Blade Ejector
FIGURE 4
Cocking Indicator Bolt
Bolt Handle
Trigger
Fore-end Muzzle
Floorplate
Barrel
Recoil Pad Trigger Guard
Buttstock
Receiver “Safety”
(Continued on page 12.)