Winchester Repeating Arms 1873 - Manual (Page 17)

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inspected thoroughly to be certain no cleaning
patches have been inadvertently left in them.
6. The interior of the receiver and the bolt should
periodically be wiped with a clean rag. Any
dried oil in these areas or on the magazine
follower should be removed. Follow this
cleaning by applying a very light film of oil
on the affected parts.
7. Lightly oil your firearm at the points described
under “Initial Cleaning and Oiling” on page 13.
Ordinary good judgment will, of course, indicate
that the metal of the gun should receive a light
film of oil any time the rifle has been exposed to
weather or handling. Remember, the polished,
finely fitted surfaces of the receiver and action
mechanisms must always have a thin film of oil.
NOTICE! do not Pour large quantities oF oil
into the receiver or other Parts. it can
drain down to the wood and soFten it,
causing PerManent daMage and loosening
oF the stocK.
8. Wipe all exposed metal surfaces of the receiver,
forearm and barrel with a clean rag. Finger marks
should be removed because they provide a place
where moisture can accumulate. Any dried oil in
the receiver area should also be removed.
9. Inspect the barrel and chamber. Make certain that
no patches have been inadvertently left in them.
Remove any that remain.
10. The wood surfaces of your rifle can also be wiped
lightly with fine oil, or you can apply a quality
wood or furniture polish to the stock and forearm.
Using one of these methods (not both), will
enhance the beauty and durability of your rifle.
a DDitional S uggeStionS
• When transporting your rifle, store it in a quality
protective case to prevent scratches and dents.
Store your rifle in a cool, dry place to prevent
corrosion. Store your rifle and ammunition
separately, away from children.
• After extended periods of heavy use, your gun
should be taken to a qualified gunsmith to have
the action disassembled for professional cleaning
and lubrication.
NOTICE! never atteMPt to taKe your FirearM
aPart Further than exPlained in this owner’s
Manual. your FirearM is a sPecialiZed, Finely
Fitted MechanisM. you May PerManently
daMage it by atteMPting to disasseMble the
inner MechanisM. iF Further disasseMbly For
service or cleaning is required, taKe your
FirearM to a qualiFied gunsMith, or contact
our arnold, Missouri service Facility as
exPlained under “Parts, service, rePair and
technical questions.”
P artS , S erviCe , r ePair
anD t eChniCal Q ueStionS
If your Winchester rifle or shotgun should ever need
service or repair, it is often best to contact a
Winchester Repeating Arms Authorized Service
Center. To locate an Authorized Service Center visit
winchesterguns.com or contact our customer service
department. In some cases it is appropriate to use the
Winchester Repeating Arms Service Center in Arnold,
Missouri. If you have any questions contact our
customer service department and we can help you
determine the best place to service your firearm.
Parts listings, Authorized Service Center lists,
service procedures, service/repair form and general
product information are also found on the Web at:
winchesterguns.com.
When returning your firearm for servicing, you must do
the following:
1. Be sure it is completely unloaded.
2. Remove the scope or other optics.
3. Package it securely in a cardboard container.