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.
Index Page Warnings…………………………...……………………………………………………….. 4 1892 Lever Action models…………………………………………………………….…. 7 Rifle nomenclature……………….…..………………………………………………….. 9 General description………………………………………………………………………. 9 Instruction for use…..……………………………………………………………………… 10 Loading ammunitions in the magazine...………………………………………………… 10 Finger position when levering…………………………………………………………….. 11 Hammer in safety position…………………………………..……………………………. 12 Adjusting rear sight………………………………………………………………………..
Warnings Armi Sport is not responsible for damage to objects caused by misuse of the gun or for injuries to person or animals, or in case of death, caused voluntarily or involuntarily by the gun user. Armi Sport is not responsible for injuries caused by a bad maintenance, misuse of the gun, unauthorized modification or authorized but improperly made modification. Armi Sport declines responsibility for any injuries or death of person or animals, objects caused by use of the gun in any manner.
1. Read carefully instructions 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. When used improperly a firearm can be dangerous and cause loss of life 3. Reading the manual and the careful examination of the gun are fundamental. 4. After use, leave firearm in a safe place, not accessible to others. 5. Keep guns and ammunitions out of reach of children. 6.
19. Keep barrel, chamber and action free of rust. Rust in the barrel and chamber can cause excessive pressures resulting in serious injury. A rusted, pitted or eroded barrel should be replaced. 20. Always wear shooting glasses when shooting to protect your eyes. 21. Use hearing protection to prevent hearing loss from repeated exposure to gunfire. 22. Never alter any parts of your gun. Any alteration may cause serious personal injury and cancels warranty. 23.
Armi Sport is proud to introduce the range of our Lever Action 1892. Item ref. Colourcase 920.095 920.107 920.119 920.131 920.143 920.155 920.052 920.064 920.093 920.105 920.117 920.129 920.141 920.153 920.056 920.063 920.089 920.101 920.113 920.125 920.137 920.149 920.053 920.066 920.087 920.099 920.111 920.123 920.135 920.147 920.054 920.065 920.097 920.109 920.121 920.133 920.145 920.157 920.057 920.067 Item ref. Black 920.094 920.106 920.118 920.130 920.142 920.154 920.072 920.076 920.092 920.104 920.
Lever Action 1892 nomenclature Lever Action 1892 Take Down Lever Action Take Down Descrizione generale The 1892 lever action rifle is a gun that 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 11 to 14 shells according to calibers. (In the European version the number is limited to five due to local legislation).
Instruction 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.
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 an 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.
the firing pin pull it slightly rearward until you hear the half cock click. This is the original safety position, if you pull the trigger, the hammer will not be released. To start shooting you have to pull the hammer back to the full cock position. Now you’re ready to shoot. 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.
Main spring regulating screw The power of the hammer percussion on the cartridge can be adjusted. Use a screwdriver and work the screw shown in the drawing by tightening the screw the spring will be stronger. Loosening the screw the spring will be weaker. 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 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. 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.
2nd phase: barrel rotation 90° Hold the stock in one hand and hold the forearm with the other. Twist firmly the forearm in clockwise direction so that the barrel and the forearm rotate 90°. Now slip off the barrel. To reassemble the rifle repeat the process in the reverse order, keeping the lever open during the operation.
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. WARNING: the magazine reduction cannot and must not be removed in the countries where the law require this limit.
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.
Problems, causes, solutions Problems 1-The shell does not go into the magazine tube 2- The shell does not go out of the magazine tube. Causes 1- The lever is not fully closed. Solutions 1-Close firmly the lever -The magazine tube is already full. -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.
Parts list exploded view 1892 Lever Action Pos. Item ref. Q.ty Description Pos. Item ref. Q.
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Parts list exploded view 1892 Lever Action Take Down Pos. Item Description Pos.
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Parts list exploded view 1892 Lever action carbine Pos. Codice Q.ty Description Pos. Codice Q.
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Spare parts The 1892 Lever Action line is wide and with several different combination It’s important to use the following chart to order spare parts. Use the drawing corresponding to the model of 1892 Lever Action you own. *Model _________________________________________________Year of purchase___________ Item ref. ( to find in the chart at pages 6-7 of the manual )_____________________________ Number of part (See expl. view) Caliber **Barrel style ***Barrel length ****Color Number of pcs.
Armi Sport limited warranty Limited warranty declaration *1892 Lever Action *1892 Lever Action Take Down *1892 Lever Action carbine 1 year 1 year 1 year *In all different calibers and variations seen on the chart shown at pages 6-7 of this manual. Limited warranty extension Armi Sport guarantee to the customers that Armi Sport products above specified do not show any manufacture defect and will work for the specified time, starting from date of purchase. The customer should keep a proof of purchase.
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE Lever Action Model Date of purchase Serial number of the gun Name of the gunshop- reseller Address of reseller Owner’s datas First Name Surname Street Town Number ZIP STATE 26
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