Winchester Repeating Arms 1892 User Manual

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3. Continue to operate the finger lever in the same

manner transferring all the remaining cartridges

from the magazine to the chamber and then

ejecting them out.

4. When cartridges no longer eject when you cycle

the action, further assure that no cartridges remain

by opening the action, depressing the carrier and

visually checking the chamber, feed mechanism

and magazine follower to be certain that the rifle is

completely unloaded (Figure 18, page 26). After

the last live cartridge is moved out of the magazine

and ejected, immediately lower the hammer to the

rebound position as explained previously.

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BEFORE ADJUSTING THE SIGHTS, PLACE THE
“SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. OPEN
THE ACTION AND MAKE CERTAIN YOUR RIFLE
IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. KEEP THE MUZZLE
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.

The Model 1892 is fitted with adjustable open sights.

The proper procedure is to shoot a group with the

sights set as they come from the factory (intermediate

position on both elevation and windage), and then

make incremental adjustments to move the sight

blade and blade holder to position the group on

your target.

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Djustments

Adjusting elevation on most Model 1892 sights

requires you to lift up the rear blade on your rifle’s rear

sight with your fingers and move the notched elevator

either forward or backward (Figure 19, page 27).
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.

• Move the rear sight blade and elevator up to

shoot higher on the target.

• Move the rear sight blade and elevator down to

shoot lower on the target.

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Djustments

On most Model 1892 sights, the rear sight base is

dovetailed in the rear of the barrel. To adjust for

windage, gently move the rear sight base to the right

or left by tapping the sight base at the dovetail using a

wood or fiber dowel or hammer that will not mar the

sight (Figure 20, page 28).

FIGURE 18

Magazine Follower

Carrier

(Shown Depressed)

Depress the carrier

and ensure the

magazine follower

is visible.

FIGURE 19

Lift up on the notch holder and move

the elevator forward or rearward with

your fingers.