Winchester Repeating Arms 1895 - Manual (Page 11)

S AFETY POSITIONS —
The safety (also referred to as the manual hammer stop) is
a modern feature built into the action of your Model 1895
to provide an additional level of safety. When the safety
has been placed in the “on” position it serves the function
of blocking the hammer from striking the firing pin. It
does not prevent the hammer from falling when the trig-
ger is pulled, even if the safety is on. When the trigger is
pulled — with the safety on — the hammer drops, going
immediately to the rebound position without impacting
the firing pin.
The safety on your new Model 1895 is built into the top
tang of the receiver. The safety “switch” itself is fitted into
an elongated, machined recess in the tang.
• “On” Position.
When the safety is pushed all the way rearward it is in the
“on” position (See Figure 5-A). In this position an “S” is
visible directly in front of the safety. Moving the safety
fully rearward and exposing the “S” blocks the hammer
from striking the firing pin.
THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED POSITION OF
THE SAFETY FOR ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN
FIRING IS IMMINENT.
• “Off” Position.
When the safety (manual hammer stop) is pushed all the
way forward it is in the “off” position (See Figure 5-B).
THIS IS THE POSITION OF THE SAFETY WHEN
FIRING IS IMMINENT.
In this position, when the trig-
ger 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.
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Safety in “on”
(safe) position Safety in off
(fire) position
S S
FIGURE 5A FIGURE 5B