892 & 1886 Lever Action User’s Guide USER’S MANUAL 1892 Lever Action 1886 Lever Action Official sponsor: ATTENTION: BEFORE REMOVING THE FIREARM FROM ITS PACKAGE READ & UNDERSTAND WARNINGS AND FULL INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Index Page Warnings………………………………….………………………………………………….. 4 1892 and 1886 Lever Action range…………...………………………………….…. 6 Rifle nomenclature……….……….…..………………………………………………….. 8 Instructions for use…..…………………………………………………………………… 9 Loading the magazine……………………………………………………………………… 9 Sight adjustment…………….…………………………………………………………….. 11 Magazine reduction removal….………………………….……………………………. 14 Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance………………………………………….
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide WINCHESTER 1892 SHORT HISTORY Designed by John M. Browning to replace the Model 1873, the 1892 Winchester rifle became one of the most popular lever actions of all time. It was based on his Model 1886, but reduced in size and chambered for the popular short cartridges used in the Winchester 1873, it was found to be mechanically stronger and cost less to produce than the '73, with a total 1,004,675 manufactured from 1892 through 1941 in both solid and takedown variations.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide WARNINGS Armi Sport/ Chiappa Firearms is not responsible for damage to objects caused by misuse of the gun or for injuries to persons or animals, or in case of death, caused voluntarily or involuntarily by the gun user. Armi Sport/ Chiappa Firearms is not responsible for injuries caused by poor maintenance, misuse of the gun, unauthorized or improper modifications.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide 1. Read the instructions carefully before use. 2. Be aware that you are handling a firearm; therefore your knowledge and behaviour may affect your life and those of the people close to you. 3. Reading the manual and a careful examination of the gun are fundamental to avoid any kind of problem. 4. Guns and ammunitions must be kept in different places 5. ALWAYS keep guns and ammunitions out of reach of children. 6.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide 32. Do not use alcohol or drugs before or during shooting session and while handling guns. 33. NEVER run with a loaded gun, don’t cross any obstacle (fences or water courses, etc.) without having your firearm unloaded and in safety position. 34. Keep all bystanders behind you, standing beside a shooter is not a safe position. 35. Complete knowledge of your firearm can make the difference.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide 1892 L.A. CARBINE MOD. 1892 LA CARBINE MOD. 1892 Rio Bravo LA CARBINE MOD. 1892 Rio Bravo LA CARBINE MOD. 1892 Rio Bravo LA CARBINE MOD. 1892 Rio Bravo LA CARBINE MOD. 1892 Rio Bravo LA CARBINE MOD. 1892 Rio Bravo 920.157 38/40 win 20" 50 38" 97 6 1 X 36 3 6,6 10 + 1 920.100 45 LC 20" 50 38" 97 6 1 X 16 3 6,6 10 + 1 920.103 44/40 WIN 20" 50 38" 97 6 1 X 36 3 6,6 10 + 1 920.104 357 mag 20" 50 38" 97 6 1 X 19 3 6,6 10 + 1 920.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Lever Action main parts nomenclature Lever Action 1892 Take Down Lever Action Take Down The 1892 and 1886 lever action models left a mark in the American history at the end of 19th century. Armi Sport has reproduced a replica as close as possible to the original gun. Magazine tube located below the barrel can take 7 to 14 shells according to caliber and model. (In the European version the number is limited to five due to local legislation).
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Instructions for use Firmly shoulder your gun before firing, hold the forend, having the buttplate well against your shoulder to reduce recoil. Chamber the cartridge swinging the lever, then close it completely. During this action, the shell will go from the magazine tube through the receiver and up in the barrel chamber. Take aim and when on target, squeeze the trigger. Now to extract the empty shell from the chamber, open the lever briskly.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Finger position when levering Put the fingers (we suggest middle, ring and little fingers) in the loading lever loop. IMPORTANT: the forefinger must be always kept out of the triggerguard and away from the trigger not to risk accidental discharge. The thumb should be kept outward far from the hammer. When the lever is completely forward you can see the shell going through the magazine to the receiver. Close the lever also with firm and smooth action.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Rear sight adjustment The rear sight is manually adjustable to shoot higher or lower by moving the rear sight ramp by one or more notches. This adjustment will allow the rear sight to be adjusted lower or higher. It’s possible to adjust the rear sight for windage by following these steps: - loosen the screw on the upper front side of the sight.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Area where serial number is marked under the receiver The serial number of the gun is visible under the receiver. It must not be removed or modified for any reason. Area marked by National Proof House House are lever. Homologation marks of National Proof visible under the receiver near the Area of caliber, name of manufacturer and distributor. Marks of distributor and manufacturer, caliber are visible in the upper area of the barrel close to rear sight. www.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Take Down version This version, previously described, maintain same way of use of the Lever Action 1892 but with barrel interchangeable. Here is how to change or disassemble it. 1st phase: magazine tube disassembly Open the lever under the magazine tube. Rotate the lever counter clockwise. During this operation the tube will slip off. When the tube is completely unscrewed, open the finger lever and leave it open.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Magazine reduction removal In Italy the Ministry of Interior has recently limited the maximum number of cartridges in the magazine for a rifle to be only five. This rule has obliged us to use a magazine reduction. In other countries, where this limitation is not required, the device may be removed. Please check the drawing below carefully prior to proceeding with this operation.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance • • • • • • • • • • • • Before performing any cleaning procedures, always make certain there are no cartridges in the chamber, magazine or action. “Ordinary maintenance” refers to actions the user should take to keep the gun in good working conditions. “Extraordinary maintenance” means to replace broken parts and therefore disassemble the gun. In this case only authorized personnel may or qualified gunsmith should take action.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Problems, causes, solutions Problems 1-The shell does not go into the magazine tube Causes 1- The lever is not fully closed. Solutions 1-Close firmly the lever -The magazine tube is already full. 2- The shell does not go out of the magazine tube. -In Take Down version the magazine tube is not completely screwed in. -Screw in magazine tube 2- In Take Down the magazine tube is not completely screwed in.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Parts list 1892 Lever Action Pos. Item ref. Q.ty Description Pos. Item ref. Q.
92 Lever Action User’s Guide EXPLODED VIEW 1892 LEVER ACTION www.chiappafirearms.com info@armisport.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Parts list 1892 Lever Action Take Down Pos. Item Description Pos.
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1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Parts list 1892 Lever action carbine Pos. Codice Q.ty Description Pos. 201 770,213 1 Lever 236 O98.
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1892 Lever Action User’s Guide Parts list 1886 Lever action rifle Pos Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 710295 730884 770510 730487 730865 730859 770496 790219 730858 770497 770511 730459 730886 720120 730890 730895 770492 770500 730850 790220 770501 721135 730863 730853 790221 730854 770499 770509 770494 730887 130005 730889 Description Barrel cal.
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1892 Lever Action User’s Guide WARRANTY CONDITIONS Armi Sport guarantees that our products are scrupulously checked against defects in materials, workmanship and aesthetical and functioning problems. In case you find a defect in one of our products, you should immediately contact the DEALER/SHOP/GUNSMITH where you have bought your gun. The seller will indicate the conditions for the repair, which will be either made directly by them or through our assistance.
1892 Lever Action User’s Guide The guarantee does not cover parts subject to wear and corrosion In case non original spare parts are used, the guarantee or any service contract with Armi Sport will be void. ATTENTION: delivery expenses to and from the service center are not covered by the guarantee and will be charged to the customer.
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