Winchester Repeating Arms 1886 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 33)

ping the rear sight base (where fastened to the barrel)
to the right, your gun will shoot more to the right.
An
adjustment to the left can be made by tapping the
base to the left (See Figure 16).
Care should be taken not to mar the finish or bend
sights when adjustments are made.
A NONMARRING BRASS, PLASTIC OR
FIBER HAMMER AND/OR DRIFT IS ALWAYS
PREFERRED FOR THIS OPERATION.
The Model 1886 will function better and more reli-
ably over a longer period of time if it is properly
maintained and kept clean.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING
PROCEDURES, ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN
THERE ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE
CHAMBER, MAGAZINE OR ACTION/FEED
AREAS.
You should clean your Model 1886 after every day of
shooting and more often if it becomes excessively
dirty.
A
minimum cleaning includes wiping down the
action and oiling key parts. Most regular mainte-
nance will also include cleaning the barrel. If you
encounter a function problem (tight action when
working the finger lever), be sure to give your gun a
thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem
before seeking the services of our service facility or a
competent gunsmith.
To clean your firearm, follow the general outline
below:
CLEANING PROCEDURES
—
BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER AND