Winchester Repeating Arms 1892 User Manual

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23 READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THIS

OWNER’S MANUAL, ON AMMUNITION BOXES
AND WITH ALL ACCESSORIES THAT YOU INSTALL
ON YOUR FIREARM.

It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-

date information on the safe handling procedures

of your Winchester firearm. We assume no liability

for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper

firearm accessories or ammunition combinations

are used.

24 PRACTICE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, AVOID

UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.

Your firearm is a mechanical device which will

not last forever, and as such, is subject to wear

and requires periodic inspection, adjustment and

service. Winchester firearms should be serviced

by a Winchester Repeating Arms Authorized

Repair Center or by our Service Facility in

Arnold, Missouri. We assume no responsibility

for injuries suffered or caused by unauthorized

servicing, alterations or modifications of

Winchester firearms.

25 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE ON

FIREARMS THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED, ADDED
TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED.

Removal of metal from the barrel, or modifications

of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts,

may lead to a refusal of service on such firearms.

We will charge you for parts and labor to return

the firearm to original specifications.

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 !

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The Model 1892 rifle is one of the firearms that

changed the face of America during the late 1800s.

Conceived from the genius of John M. Browning, the

lever-action Model 1892 is a scaled-down version of

the powerful Model 1886. Cowboys and frontiersmen

preferred a rifle that fired the same ammunition as

their sidearms, and a smaller version of the rugged,

reliable Model 1886 design was a natural choice. The

Model 1892 features dual, vertical locking lugs for

strength in a compact, faster handling size.

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.
Throughout this owner’s manual the action refers to

the mechanism of this rifle which loads and secures

the cartridge in the chamber.
Figure 1 (pages 10-11) covers the general features and

benefits of the Model 1892 design. The appearance of

your rifle may be slightly different, depending on the

version you purchased. Refer to Figures 2, 3 and 4

(pages 12-13) for general part descriptions regarding

your new rifle.
You must become familiar with all the part names

listed before proceeding with the rest of the

instructions in this owner’s manual.

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umber

The serial number of your Model 1892 can be found

stamped on the bottom of the receiver, toward the

front. Record the serial number at the front of this

owner’s manual for future reference.

(Continued on page 13.)