Winchester Repeating Arms 1892 User Manual

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BEFORE PERFORMING CLEANING PROCEDURES,
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.

WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING
AND CLEANING YOUR RIFLE TO PREVENT SPRINGS,
SPRING-LOADED PARTS, SOLVENTS OR OTHER
AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, RESULTING
IN INJURY.

KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING
AREA. NEVER TEST THE MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF
YOUR RIFLE WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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Your Model 1892 will function better and more

reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly

maintained and kept clean. Clean your firearm after

each day of shooting and more often if it becomes

excessively dirty. A minimum cleaning includes

wiping down the action and oiling key parts. Regular

maintenance will also include cleaning the barrel.
If you encounter a function problem be sure to

give your firearm a thorough cleaning to see if it

solves the problem before seeking the services of a

Winchester Repeating Arms Authorized Repair

Center or our Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri,

or a qualified gunsmith.
1. Open the action by completely lowering the lever.

2. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch large

enough for a snug fit in the bore. Insert the rod and

patch into the barrel at the muzzle end and run it

back and forth several times. Care should be

exercised to ensure that neither the cleaning rod

nor the handle strikes the crown of the muzzle, as

damage to this area can adversely affect the

accuracy of the rifle. A muzzle protector can be

purchased separately from your local firearms

dealer to help protect the muzzle crown while

cleaning the barrel of your rifle.

If your rifle is a takedown model you may

disassemble it, as explained on page 30, for cleaning

and maintenance through step 7 on page 38

3. Inspect the chamber and bore for brass, copper and

powder fouling. A normal amount of powder

residue can be expected and is not serious. It can

usually be removed by repeating step 2, using a

patch saturated with solvent. If, or when, fouling

should become heavy, it can be removed with a

brass bore brush. Dip or spray the brush with

solvent and scrub the chamber and bore until

the fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles

from breaking off, the brush should be pushed

completely through the bore before being

withdrawn. Your rifle will operate more smoothly

and reliably with a clean bore and chamber.

4. To maintain the utmost accuracy of your rifle it is

recommended you clean the bore with a copper

solvent. Modern bullet jackets are made mainly

of copper and zinc. Copper and zinc residue sticks

to the bore and require more frequent cleaning.

Swab the bore of your rifle with a good copper

solvent using the product manufacturer’s

recommended procedure.

5. After fouling has been removed, wipe the bore dry.

Then pass a lightly oiled patch through the barrel

for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is

recommended. The barrel and action should be

inspected thoroughly to be certain no cleaning

patches have been inadvertently left in them.