Winchester Repeating Arms 1885 Centerfire - Manual (Page 22)

found on current Model 1885 rifles.
BEFORE MAKING ANY SIGHT ADJUST-
MENTS, MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS
FULLY UNLOADED AND THE ACTION
IS OPEN.
U P OR DOWN ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS —
Adjusting elevation on your Model 1885 requires you
to lift up the rear sight blade on your rifle’s rear sight
with your fingers and move the notched elevator
either forward or backward (Figure 13). To raise
point of impact, use your fingers to lift up on the
blade and slide the elevator rearward. Adjusting
the sight to make your gun shoot lower is just the
opposite — move the elevator forward. Remember:
• Move the blade up to shoot higher.
• Move the blade down to shoot lower.
R IGHT OR LEFT WINDAGE ADJUSTMENTS —
On most Model 1885 sights, the entire rear sight is
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Lift up on the notch
holder and move the
elevator forward or
rearward with your
fingers
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