Winchester model 1885 – Winchester Repeating Arms 1885 Rimfire User Manual
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Important instructions for
Winchester Model 1885
SINGLE SHOT, LOW WALL
RIMFIRE RIFLES
Customer Service Department
275 Winchester Avenue
Morgan, Utah 84050-9333
Phone: 1-800-945-5237
If you have any questions or comments regarding
your new firearm, please feel free to write or call us.
Use the space below to record information about
your new firearm.
Model______________________________________
Caliber _____________________________________
Serial Number ______________________________
Purchased From _____________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________________
Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation
PRINTED IN USA • AO0603 / 03102
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Contents
Page
Gun Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Terminology and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Initial Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operation of the Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Shell Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
In Case of a Misfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Firing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sight Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Hammer Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions . . . . . . . . 22
Parts, Service, Repair & Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Website Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29