Winchester Repeating Arms 1892 User Manual

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• Along the breech bolt surface.
• Along the breech bolt rail surfaces.
• On all pivot points and bearing surfaces on the

finger lever mechanism.

Avoid applying too much oil. Only a light film is

necessary. Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions

should be followed before each oiling.

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AFetY

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ALWAYS KEEP THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE
POSITION AND THE HAMMER IN THE REBOUND
POSITION UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. ALWAYS
KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

The Model 1892 features a top-tang hammer block

“safety.” When the “safety” has been placed in the on

safe position it blocks the hammer from striking the

firing pin. However, the “safety” does not prevent the

hammer from falling when the trigger is pulled, even if

the “safety” is in the on safe position. When the trigger

is pulled, with the “safety” in the on safe position, the

hammer drops to the rebound position without striking

the firing pin. The “safety” has two positions:

• On Safe — This is the recommended position

of the “safety” for all times except when firing

is imminent.

To place the “safety” in the on safe position,

point your rifle in a safe direction, then slide the

“safety” fully to the rear with your thumb until

the red warning dot is covered by the “safety”

and the “S” is visible (Figure 6, page 15).

Moving the “safety” fully rearward and exposing

the “S” blocks the hammer from striking the

firing pin.

• Off Safe — When the “safety” is pushed all

the way forward it is in the off safe position

(Figure 7, page 15). In this position, when the

trigger is pulled, the cocked hammer will fall

and strike the firing pin. If a cartridge is in the

chamber the firing pin will strike the primer

and fire the cartridge.

To place the “safety” in the off safe position,

point your rifle in a safe direction, then slide the

“safety” fully forward, covering the “S” inscribed

on the rifle, and exposing the red warning dot.

When the red warning dot is visible the “safety”

is in the off safe position.

The “safety” can be actuated with the hammer

in the rebound or cocked position.

FIGURE 5

Lightly oil the rifle at these points.

FIGURE 6

The “safety” in the

on safe position.

The “safety” in the

off safe position.

FIGURE 7