Winchester Repeating Arms 63 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 7)

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instructions contained in this book (refer to Figure 7
later in this manual). Throughout this manual the
“action” refers to the mechanism of this rifle which
loads and secures the cartridges in the chamber.
S ERIAL N UMBER
The serial number is located on the bottom of the
forward receiver/frame assembly (barrel half of the
rifle) toward the front (see Figure 3). Record the
serial number at the front of this book for future
reference.
A MMUNITION
The caliber of your Model 63 is inscribed on left
side of the barrel, toward the receiver.
U.S. Repeating Arms Co. can assume no responsi-
bility for incidents which occur through use of car-
tridges of nonstandard dimension or those develop-
ing pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms
and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute) estab-
lished standards.
Winchester ammunition is always an excellent
choice for your new Winchester rifle, delivering the
unmatched performance and dependability you want.
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 THOR-
OUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.
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Extractor
Ejector
Bolt Face
Bolt
Rear of
firing pin Receiver
F I G U R E 2 B
F I G U R E 2 C
Serial Number.
Record it for future reference.
F I G U R E 3
Hammer
Hammer spring
Cross bolt safety
Takedown screw
Magazine
Follower
Throat of
Magazine
(Bottom view)