Winchester Repeating Arms Select - Manual (Page 30)

handling. This is very important and must be done
with every firearm. Remember, the polished, finely
fitted surfaces of the receiver and action mechanisms
must always have a thin film of oil. Make sure that
the surfaces of the locking pin system and the hinge
components are especially clean and lightly oiled with
a high-quality gun oil.
INSPECT THE BARRELS AND CHAMBERS. MAKE CERTAIN
THAT NO PATCHES HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY LEFT IN
THEM. REMOVE ANY THAT REMAIN.
6. Wipe all wood surfaces with a soft cloth.
7. When transporting only, store your Select in a
quality protective case to prevent scratches and
dents. Store in a dry place to prevent corrosion.
Store away from children.
MAKE SURE YOUR SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED AND ALWAYS
STORE AMMUNITION SEPARATELY.
DO NOT TAKE YOUR FIREARM’S ACTION APART BEYOND
WHAT IS EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. Any attempt
to disassemble the trigger group/firing mechanism may
mar it for life. It is unnecessary, and may do damage to the
inner mechanism, to disassemble these components for
routine cleaning and oiling. Of course, misfortunes (such
as dropping your firearm in water) require appropriate
attention, and in such circumstances we recommend you
immediately take your firearm to a qualified gunsmith.
C LEANING THE I NVECTOR -P LUS ™ C HOKE S YSTEM —
1. Never use a brass brush to clean your barrels unless
choke tubes are installed. Bristles could break off and
lodge in the threads, making installation and removal
of the choke tubes difficult.
2. Regularly remove your shotgun’s choke tubes in order
to clean and oil the threads inside the barrel, as well as
on the choke tube itself. This will protect the threads
from being damaged and also prevent a dirt build-up
that would cause the choke tube to become difficult to
remove. Clean the threads with solvent and a small,
soft brush like a toothbrush. Wipe completely clean
and leave a thin film of clean oil on the threads, both
on the tube and in the barrel. The threads of the
choke tube and the internal threads of the barrel
should be cleaned after each use and before the
installation of a tube.
3. Be careful when removing/installing a tube. Use the
specially designed wrench. Damage can result to both
choke tube and barrel when attempting to remove
sticky choke tubes.
4. Never fire your shotgun or run cleaning tools through
the barrel of any choke-tubed shotgun without having
the choke tubes installed.
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