Winchester Repeating Arms Wildcat - Manual (Page 8)

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1. “On Safe” — This is when the safety is moved to the
most rearward position (Figure 3). Always maintain
the safety in this position when a cartridge is in the
chamber or until shooting is imminent.
2. “Off Safe” — With the safety fully forward, the rifle is
ready to fire (Figure 4).
The safety mechanism when engaged is designed 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.
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.
Safety in the “off safe” position.
FIGURE 4
Safety in the “on safe” position.
FIGURE 3
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