Winchester Repeating Arms SX-AR (Historic Manual) User Manual
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The bolt lock is located on the right side of the receiver,
just to the rear of the forearm (Figure 5). It automatically
engages after the last cartridge in the magazine has been
fired and locks the bolt to the rearmost, open position.
The bolt lock can also be used to lock the bolt in the
rearward position when the magazine is removed. To lock
the bolt in the open or rear position, pull the operating
handle all the way to the rear and press upward on the
bolt lock.
To release the bolt when no magazine is in the rifle and
the bolt is locked rearward, pull the operating handle to
the rear to disengage the bolt lock and release the handle.
This will allow the bolt to return to the forward position.
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mmunition
do not use aMMunition other than what is
insCribed on the side oF the barrel. exaMine
every Cartridge you Put in your FirearM.
disCharging FirearMs in Poorly ventilated
areas, Cleaning FirearMs or handling
aMMunition May result in exPosure to lead and
other substanCes Known to Cause birth
deFeCts, reProduCtive harM and other serious
PhysiCal injury. have adequate ventilation at
all tiMes. wash hands thoroughly aFter
handling aMMunition.
The barrel and action of this rifle have been made with
substantial safety margins over the pressures developed
by established American loads. However, we assume no
responsibility for incidents which occur through the use
of cartridges of nonstandard dimension or those
developing pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting
Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute)
established standards.
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AGAzine
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ApAcitY
The SX-AR magazine is unique for the rifle and should
not be used in other rifles. No other magazine type should
be used in your rifle. The specialized design makes the
magazine highly reliable and easy to maintain.
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FIGURE 5
The location of the
bolt lock.
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