Winchester Repeating Arms 1892 - Manual (Page 19)

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4. While securely holding the pistol grip, position
the barrel/forearm half of the rifle 90˚ to the left
of the receiver (Figure 29, page 34).
5. Insert the threaded barrel extension into the
receiver. Verify the receiver extension and
receiver are lightly making contact. The barrel
extension is now fully inserted.
6. With the barrel extension fully inserted, rotate
the barrel/forearm half clockwise 90˚ to secure
the halves of the rifle. Very little force should
be required to rotate the barrel/receiver into
this position.
NOTICE! IF THE BARREL/FOREARM WILL NOT ROTATE
WITH RESPECT TO THE RECEIVER DO NOT APPLY
EXTRA FORCE UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE ACTION IS
OPEN AND THE TAKEDOWN LEVER HAS BEEN TURNED
SUFFICIENTLY TO ALLOW THE MAGAZINE TUBE AND
MAGAZINE FOLLOWER TO CLEAR THE RECEIVER.
APPLYING UNDUE FORCE COULD DAMAGE THE RIFLE.
If the barrel/forearm will still not rotate, ensure
there is no foreign matter (dirt, grit, etc.) between
the faces on the receiver extension and receiver.
Clean both surfaces and lightly oil them.
7. Once the barrel/forearm are rotated into position,
extend the takedown lever and secure the magazine
tube into the receiver by turning the takedown
lever clockwise. Tighten the magazine tube until it
is snug. Do not overtighten.
8. When the takedown lever is secured, fold the
takedown lever over until it lays along the
bottom of the magazine tube (Figure 30, page 35).
If the takedown lever is not centered on the
magazine tube, rotate it into alignment. Your
rifle is now assembled.
FIGURE 28
Be certain the magazine tube and
magazine follower are completely
retracted into the receiver extension.
Receiver Extension
Magazine
Follower
FIGURE 30
Completely tighten the locking lever and return it to the
folded up position under the magazine tube.
FIGURE 29
Turn the barrel/forearm
half of the rifle 90˚
counterclockwise to
attach it to the receiver.