Winchester Repeating Arms Select - Manual (Page 15)

4. Once the bearings are properly seated, lift up on the
barrels and close the action. Make sure the hinge pins
and hinge bearing surfaces remain in proper alignment.
When performing assembly procedures it also helps to
keep the top lever pushed fully to the right with your
thumb until the action is closed (Figure 8). When the
action is fully closed release the top lever and the action
will be locked in the closed position.
CAUTION: WHEN CLOSING THE ACTION DO NOT USE
UNDUE FORCE.
If the action seems difficult to close, the hinge pins
and bearing surfaces may not be properly engaged.
Release the upward pressure and carefully separate the
barrels from the action again. If forced, you may mar
and damage the fine fit of your shotgun’s action.
5. Once the barrels are installed and the action closed,
replace the forearm on the shotgun by sliding the
radiused rear surface of the forearm extension at an
angle into the radiused front edge of the receiver.
The shape of the rear of the forearm should match
the shape of the front of the receiver (Figure 9).
When it does, lift the front of the forearm until it
engages with the barrels with an audible click. If it
does not click, gently slap the forearm just above
the latch with the palm of your hand. If the forearm
release latch protrudes after the click, carefully push
it into place (Figure 10).
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FIGURE 8
Close the action. Release the top lever when
the action is fully closed.
FIGURE 9
Reattach the forearm by lining up the forearm extension
with the receiver. Hold at an angle.