Winchester Repeating Arms 63 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 18)

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8. Wipe all wood surfaces with a soft cloth.
9. When transporting only, store your Model 63 in a
quality protective case to prevent scratches and
dents. For long term storage, store in a dry place to
prevent corrosion. It is acceptable to store your
Model 63 taken down. Store away from children.
MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED
AND ALWAYS STORE AMMUNITION
SEPARATELY.
O THER C LEANING S UGGESTIONS —
• Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver
or other parts. It can drain down to the wood and
soften it — and cause permanent damage and loos-
ening of the stock.
• After extended periods of heavy use, your rifle
should be taken to a qualified gunsmith to have the
action disassembled for professional cleaning and
lubrication.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL
63 APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN
THIS MANUAL.
This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. You
may permanently mar it by attempting to disassem-
ble the inner mechanism assemblies. If further disas-
sembly for service or cleaning is required, take your
gun to a U. S. Repeating Arms Company
Authorized Repair Center or a competent gunsmith
as explained under “Service or Repair.”
3. After fouling has been removed the bore should
be wiped dry. Then pass a slightly oiled patch
through the bore for preservation. A fine, light gun
oil is recommended.
4. 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.
5. Lightly oil your gun at the points described under
“Oiling the Action” found earlier in this manual.
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. This is very important and must be
done with every gun. Remember, the polished, fine-
ly fitted surfaces of the receiver and action mecha-
nisms must always have a thin film of oil. Make sure
that the surfaces of the breech bolt and bolt slide
are especially clean and lightly oiled with a high
quality gun oil. Use solvent and a toothbrush or
other suitable brush to clean around the extractor,
ejector and other small breech bolt components.
With the Model 63 an aerosol-type oil can help
greatly in “spraying away” residues on the breech
bolt. When satisfied, wipe clean and lightly oil.
6. INSPECT THE BARREL AND CHAMBER.
TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT NO PATCHES
HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY LEFT IN
THEM.
Remove any that remain.
7. Reassemble your rifle if you performed a complete
cleaning.