Winchester Repeating Arms 1885 Centerfire - Manual (Page 26)

reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly
maintained and kept clean.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING
PROCEDURES, ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN
THERE IS NO CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAM-
BER. ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION WHEN
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR
MODEL1885.
You should clean your Model 1885 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 barrel. If you encounter
a function problem (tight action when working the
lever), be sure to give your gun a thorough cleaning to
see if it solves the problem before seeking the services
of one of our Authorized Repair Centers, our service
facility or a competent gunsmith.
To clean your firearm, follow the general outline below:
C LEANING P ROCEDURES —
BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER IS
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.
ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION FULLY
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY CLEANING
PROCEDURE.
1. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable for
the bore diameter of your rifle. Make sure the patch is
large enough for a snug fit in the bore.
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