Winchester Repeating Arms Select User Manual

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IN THE CHAMBER AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE
“ON SAFE” POSITION.

You should clean your Select after every day of shooting

and more often if it becomes excessively dirty.

A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the action

and oiling key parts. Most regular maintenance will also

include cleaning the barrels. If you encounter a function

problem (tightness when breaking open or closing the

action) be sure to give your firearm a thorough cleaning to

see if it solves the problem before seeking the services of

our service facility or a qualified gunsmith. To clean your

firearm, follow these general guidelines.

LEANING PROCEDURES

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ALWAYS PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE “ON SAFE”
POSITION BEFORE BEGINNING ANY CLEANING
PROCEDURE AND BE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN’S
CHAMBERS ARE UNLOADED.

ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING
ALL CLEANING PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY
FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO NOT TEST THE FUNCTION
OF YOUR FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.

1. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable for the

size of your shotgun’s bores. Make sure the patch is

large enough for a snug fit in the bore. Insert the rod

and patch into the barrel at the receiver end and run it

back and forth several times.

2. Inspect the chamber and bore for lead and powder

fouling. A normal amount of powder residue can be

expected and is not serious. It can usually be removed

by repeating step one, using a patch saturated with

solvent. If fouling should become heavy, it can be

removed with a brass bore brush. Dip or spray the

brush with solvent and scrub the chamber and bore

until the fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles

from breaking off, the brush should be pushed com-

pletely through the bore before being withdrawn.

3. After fouling has been removed the bore should

be wiped dry. Then pass a lightly oiled patch

through the bore, for preservation. A fine, light

gun oil is recommended.

4. Wipe all exposed metal surfaces of the receiver,

forearm and barrels with a clean rag. Finger marks

should be removed because they provide a place where

moisture can accumulate. Any dried oil in the receiver

area should also be removed.

5. Lightly oil your firearm at the points described under

“Initial Cleaning/Oiling” found on page 9. Ordinary

good judgment will, of course, indicate that the metal

of the firearm should receive a light film of oil any

time the firearm has been exposed to weather or