Winchester Repeating Arms 94 (Includes Take Down) - Manual (Page 9)

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do not, under any circuMstances, alter
the trigger, “saFety” or other Parts oF
the Firing MechanisM oF this or any other
FirearM. Failure to obey this warning May
result in injury or death to yourselF
or others.
b e c a r e F u l !
g eneral D eScription anD o peration
Another of John M. Browning’s acclaimed firearm designs,
the Winchester ® Model 1894 ® was the first Winchester
rifle designed to fire smokeless powder, specifically the
.30-30 Winchester cartridge.
While retaining compact dimensions similar to the
Model 1892, the Model 1894 action design allows longer
cartridges to be cycled. When the lever of a Model 1894
is lowered, the bottom of the receiver drops to create
additional space for the longer cartridge to feed. The
ability to fire high-power cartridges from such a compact
rifle added to the popularity of the Model 1894 with
hunters taking more big game animals with their “94s” in
North America than any other rifle in history.
This owner’s manual covers Model 1894 rifles
manufactured from 1992-2002 with crossbolt “safeties”
and current Model 1894 rifles with top-tang “safeties.” A
current production Model 1894 with top-tang “safety” is
used in most illustrations. Where there are differences, a
pre-2003 Model 1894 with crossbolt “safety” is shown.
n omenclature
Descriptions in this owner’s manual generally refer to
the firearm in the horizontal, normal firing position.
For example, the muzzle is forward or front; the buttstock
is rearward or rear; the trigger is downward or underneath;
the sights are upward or on top.
Refer to Figure 1 (page 6), Figure 2 and Figure 3 for
general part descriptions regarding your new rifle. Figure 4
(pages 8-9) covers the general features and benefits of the
Model 1894 design. The appearance of your rifle may be
slightly different, depending on the version you purchased.
You must become familiar with all the part names listed
before proceeding with the rest of the instructions in this
owner’s manual.
S erial n umber
The serial number of your Model 1894 is located on
the bottom front portion of the receiver. Record the
serial number at the front of this owner’s manual for
future reference.
FIGURE 1
Top-Tang “Safety”
Magazine
Hammer (shown with
hammer extension)
Receiver
Ejection Port
Trigger
Forearm Muzzle
Barrel Front Sight Rear Sight
Finger Lever
Buttstock
Buttplate
Breech Bolt
Loading Port
FIGURE 2
“Safety”
(Shown in the on safe position)
Rebounding Hammer
FIGURE 3
Breech Bolt
Finger Lever
Trigger
Trigger Stop
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