Winchester Repeating Arms 70 - Manual (Page 15)

• Intermediate Position: This is when the “safety”
is in the middle position (visually at a right angle
to the bolt). In the intermediate position the firing
pin remains locked but not the bolt (Figure 9),
allowing you to open the bolt and unload an unfired
cartridge from the chamber.
• Off Safe: With the “safety” fully forward, the rifle
is ready to fire (Figure 10).
The “safety” mechanism, when engaged, is designed to
block the firing pin and disengage the sear to prevent
firing. However, this mechanism will not necessarily
prevent the accidental discharge of this firearm as a
result of jarring or abuse such as occurs when a firearm
is dropped.
Never rely totally on your firearm’s “safety.” It is merely an
aid to safe gun handling. Like any mechanical device the
“safety” can possibly fail; it can be bumped off or
inadvertently manipulated into an unsafe condition.
Always keep your rifle pointed in a safe direction.
At all times, keep the “safety” in the on safe position and
the barrel pointed in a safe direction. It is advisable to
never load your rifle until you are in the field, at the
location you intend to begin hunting or you are at your
bench on a range and it is clear to shoot. For extra safety
on a range, and as a courtesy to others, fully unload the
rifle and keep the action in the open position at all times
other than when it is clear to shoot.
It is essential that you become very familiar with the feel,
look and operation of the “safety” on this rifle before
attempting to load and shoot it.
i nStalling anD r emoving the b olt
always KeeP the MuZZle Pointed in a saFe
direction. beFore starting asseMbly or
disasseMbly Procedures, visually insPect the
chaMber to be absolutely certain the FirearM
is coMPletely unloaded. Place the “saFety”
in the interMediate Position. Failure to Follow
this warning could result in serious injury
or death.
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Avoid applying too much oil. Only a light film is
necessary. Excessive oil should be wiped off, especially in
cold weather.
o peration oF the “S aFetY ”
always KeeP the “saFety” in the on saFe Position
unless shooting is iMMinent. always KeeP the
MuZZle Pointed in a saFe direction. Failure to
Follow these warnings could result in serious
injury or death.
The “safety” can be operated only when the firing pin is
cocked. To cock the firing pin, lift up on the bolt handle
and then return it to the locked (fully down) position.
When the firing pin is cocked, an indicator is visible at
the rear of the bolt (Figure 7). If the indicator is
protruding from the bolt sleeve a minimum of 1 /
8
", the
firing pin is cocked. The “safety” can be easily operated
with the thumb.
• On Safe: This is when the “safety” is drawn to the
most rearward position and in line with the bolt.
Both the firing pin and bolt are locked (Figure 8,
page 13). Always maintain the “safety” in this
position (fully on) when a cartridge is in the chamber
and until shooting is imminent.
FIGURE 8 FIGURE 10 FIGURE 9
The “safety”
in the on safe
position. The “safety”
in the off safe
position. The “safety”
shown in the
intermediate
position.
FIGURE 7
The firing pin cocking
indicator is shown in the
cocked position.
FIGURE 6
Lightly oil the action and bolt at the indicated locations.