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Important instructions for Winchester® Model 101™ Over and Under Shotguns Winchester Repeating Arms Customer Service Department (United States) 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, Utah 84050-9333 Phone: (800) 945-5237 If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please feel free to write or call us. Use the space below to record information about your new firearm.
Important instructions for Winchester® Model 101™ Over and Under Shotguns Winchester Repeating Arms Customer Service Department (United States) 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, Utah 84050-9333 Phone: (800) 945-5237 If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please feel free to write or call us. Use the space below to record information about your new firearm.
removing the magazine does not mean the chamber is unloaded. Always keep the chamber empty and the “safety” in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. will not fire even if the “safety” is in the on safe position. Mechanical “safeties” merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your firearm’s muzzle in an unsafe direction. See “Operation of the ‘Safety’” on pages 11-12 for instructions on the operation of this firearm’s “safety.
removing the magazine does not mean the chamber is unloaded. Always keep the chamber empty and the “safety” in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. will not fire even if the “safety” is in the on safe position. Mechanical “safeties” merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your firearm’s muzzle in an unsafe direction. See “Operation of the ‘Safety’” on pages 11-12 for instructions on the operation of this firearm’s “safety.
dimensions or which develop pressures in excess of commercially available ammunition which has been loaded in accordance with standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI). no obstructions remain in the barrel. Completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible serious injury to yourself and others.
dimensions or which develop pressures in excess of commercially available ammunition which has been loaded in accordance with standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI). no obstructions remain in the barrel. Completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible serious injury to yourself and others.
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 “Safety”/Selector Switch Ventilated Rib Top Lever Mid-Bead Sight (Special Models) Locking Pins Front Sight Buttstock Barrels Muzzles Forearm Release Latch Lug Ventilated Rib Firing Pins Side Rib Trunnion Forearm Action/Receiver Trigger Guard FIGURE 3 Forearm Release Latch Trigger Cocking Lever Recoil Pad General Description and Operation 25 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE ON FIREARMS THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED, ADDED TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED.
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 “Safety”/Selector Switch Ventilated Rib Top Lever Mid-Bead Sight (Special Models) Locking Pins Front Sight Buttstock Barrels Muzzles Forearm Release Latch Lug Ventilated Rib Firing Pins Side Rib Trunnion Forearm Action/Receiver Trigger Guard FIGURE 3 Forearm Release Latch Trigger Cocking Lever Recoil Pad General Description and Operation 25 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE ON FIREARMS THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED, ADDED TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED.
FIGURE 5 Shotgun Features The top-tang “safety”/selector offers excellent convenience with gloved fingers. The dual locking pins are made to stay tight under years of heavy use. The locking pins are larger and sturdier than the competition’s shotguns and optimize the strength of the action while allowing an overall lower profile of the receiver than found on some other over and under shotguns. Stocks are profiled for an ideal fit, fast handling and reduced felt recoil on the face.
FIGURE 5 Shotgun Features The top-tang “safety”/selector offers excellent convenience with gloved fingers. The dual locking pins are made to stay tight under years of heavy use. The locking pins are larger and sturdier than the competition’s shotguns and optimize the strength of the action while allowing an overall lower profile of the receiver than found on some other over and under shotguns. Stocks are profiled for an ideal fit, fast handling and reduced felt recoil on the face.
Nomenclature Initial Cleaning and Oiling In conventional firearm terminology the position and movement of firearm parts are described as they occur with the firearm horizontal and in normal firing position: i.e., the muzzles are forward or in front; the buttstock is rearward or to the rear; the trigger is downward or underneath; the rib is upward or on top. For general parts nomenclature, refer to Figure 1, page 6. NOTICE! PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE CLEANING YOUR FIREARM.
Nomenclature Initial Cleaning and Oiling In conventional firearm terminology the position and movement of firearm parts are described as they occur with the firearm horizontal and in normal firing position: i.e., the muzzles are forward or in front; the buttstock is rearward or to the rear; the trigger is downward or underneath; the rib is upward or on top. For general parts nomenclature, refer to Figure 1, page 6. NOTICE! PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE CLEANING YOUR FIREARM.
FIGURE 8 The “safety”/ selector in the on safe position. The "S" is visible. FIGURE 10 FIGURE 9 The “safety”/ selector in the off safe position. The "S" is not visible. The “safety”/ selector in the under position. the “safety”/selector is fully forward the “safety”/selector covers the “S.” In the off safe position — if your shotgun is loaded with shell(s) in the chamber(s) — the chambered shell(s) can be fired by simply pulling the trigger. FIGURE 11 The “safety”/ selector in the over position.
FIGURE 8 The “safety”/ selector in the on safe position. The "S" is visible. FIGURE 10 FIGURE 9 The “safety”/ selector in the off safe position. The "S" is not visible. The “safety”/ selector in the under position. the “safety”/selector is fully forward the “safety”/selector covers the “S.” In the off safe position — if your shotgun is loaded with shell(s) in the chamber(s) — the chambered shell(s) can be fired by simply pulling the trigger. FIGURE 11 The “safety”/ selector in the over position.
FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 If the action seems difficult to close, the monoblock and trunnions may not be properly engaged. Release the upward pressure and carefully separate the barrels from the action again. If forced, you may mar and damage the fine fit of your shotgun’s action. FIGURE 15 Angle the two halves as shown. Reattach the forearm by lining up the forearm extension with the receiver. Hold at an angle. 5.
FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 If the action seems difficult to close, the monoblock and trunnions may not be properly engaged. Release the upward pressure and carefully separate the barrels from the action again. If forced, you may mar and damage the fine fit of your shotgun’s action. FIGURE 15 Angle the two halves as shown. Reattach the forearm by lining up the forearm extension with the receiver. Hold at an angle. 5.
FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 Use care When removing the forearm. Do not pull down too hard on the forearm or pull it away from the barrels too far. Doing so may crack the forearm. Lift up and out to separate the barrels from the receiver. chamber. Doing so can result in a buildup of dangerously high pressures. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and cause damage to your shotgun. Line up the forearm with the chamber rails and barrels and snap into place.
FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 Use care When removing the forearm. Do not pull down too hard on the forearm or pull it away from the barrels too far. Doing so may crack the forearm. Lift up and out to separate the barrels from the receiver. chamber. Doing so can result in a buildup of dangerously high pressures. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death and cause damage to your shotgun. Line up the forearm with the chamber rails and barrels and snap into place.
Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute) established standards. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. There are several different versions of the Model 101. The gauge and chamber length are inscribed on the side of the barrel, forward of the receiver. They are inscribed as follows: Do not carry your shotgun with shells in the chambers to avoid accidental discharge.
Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute) established standards. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death. There are several different versions of the Model 101. The gauge and chamber length are inscribed on the side of the barrel, forward of the receiver. They are inscribed as follows: Do not carry your shotgun with shells in the chambers to avoid accidental discharge.
ON SAFE POSITION. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. THE SHOTGUN IS now READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE “safety” TO THE OFF SAFE POSITION and pulling the trigger. For training purposes or in some target situations your firearm can be fired “single shot” by loading one shell at a time in only one of the chambers. For training new shooters, the bottom barrel is often used because of its slightly lower perceived recoil.
ON SAFE POSITION. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. THE SHOTGUN IS now READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING THE “safety” TO THE OFF SAFE POSITION and pulling the trigger. For training purposes or in some target situations your firearm can be fired “single shot” by loading one shell at a time in only one of the chambers. For training new shooters, the bottom barrel is often used because of its slightly lower perceived recoil.
All Model 101 shotgun barrels are threaded to accept the Invector-Plus™ choke system. Standard Invector, WinChoke and Invector-Plus tubes are not interchangeable. Confirm the choke system of your shotgun by looking on the right side of the barrel where the specifications are inscribed, where the choke markings are normally located.
All Model 101 shotgun barrels are threaded to accept the Invector-Plus™ choke system. Standard Invector, WinChoke and Invector-Plus tubes are not interchangeable. Confirm the choke system of your shotgun by looking on the right side of the barrel where the specifications are inscribed, where the choke markings are normally located.
FIGURE 21 2. Using the Allen wrench provided (any good 1.5mm Allen wrench will work) loosen the trigger shoe from the trigger plate by inserting the wrench from the bottom into the set screw head (Figure 21). Turn in a counterclockwise direction to loosen. Loosen the set screw and slide the trigger shoe into the indexing dots on the trigger plate to personalize length of pull. FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 Loosen the comb adjustment screws. Loosen the comb retaining screws. 3.
FIGURE 21 2. Using the Allen wrench provided (any good 1.5mm Allen wrench will work) loosen the trigger shoe from the trigger plate by inserting the wrench from the bottom into the set screw head (Figure 21). Turn in a counterclockwise direction to loosen. Loosen the set screw and slide the trigger shoe into the indexing dots on the trigger plate to personalize length of pull. FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 Loosen the comb adjustment screws. Loosen the comb retaining screws. 3.
FIGURE 24 Cast Off FIGURE 25 allow the face to move farther over the stock for better eye-to-rib alignment. Cast On 7. When properly set, the front and rear sight beads should line up perfectly each time you shoulder your shotgun. 8. Tighten the stock adjustment screws. Be careful not to over tighten. 9. Replace the cheekpiece onto the studs. If drop at comb has already been set to your desired height, tighten the two comb retaining screws securely.
FIGURE 24 Cast Off FIGURE 25 allow the face to move farther over the stock for better eye-to-rib alignment. Cast On 7. When properly set, the front and rear sight beads should line up perfectly each time you shoulder your shotgun. 8. Tighten the stock adjustment screws. Be careful not to over tighten. 9. Replace the cheekpiece onto the studs. If drop at comb has already been set to your desired height, tighten the two comb retaining screws securely.
As you use your Winchester shotgun, you can expect special finishes to wear in much the same manner as any other firearm finish. These marks are the honest product of the hours spent enjoying your firearm and each scuff and scratch will probably have a good story to go along with it. more predominant near the muzzles and just forward of the chambers. A normal amount of either is common and not serious. action wiped clean and oiled after every day of shooting.
As you use your Winchester shotgun, you can expect special finishes to wear in much the same manner as any other firearm finish. These marks are the honest product of the hours spent enjoying your firearm and each scuff and scratch will probably have a good story to go along with it. more predominant near the muzzles and just forward of the chambers. A normal amount of either is common and not serious. action wiped clean and oiled after every day of shooting.
firearm. Remember, the polished, finely fitted surfaces of the receiver and action mechanisms must always have a thin film of lubrication. Make sure that the surfaces of the locking pin system are especially clean and lightly lubricated with a high-quality gun oil and the hinge surfaces on both sides of the receiver are lightly greased to prevent galling.
firearm. Remember, the polished, finely fitted surfaces of the receiver and action mechanisms must always have a thin film of lubrication. Make sure that the surfaces of the locking pin system are especially clean and lightly lubricated with a high-quality gun oil and the hinge surfaces on both sides of the receiver are lightly greased to prevent galling.
Website Information 5. If convenient, send a copy of the service/repair form or letter to us separately. An information resource for Winchester Repeating Arms is found on the World Wide Web. 6. Never return ammunition with your firearm. It is against postal and most commerce regulations. • List of Authorized Repair Centers. Parts, Service, Repair Status And Technical Questions • Customer Service information.
Website Information 5. If convenient, send a copy of the service/repair form or letter to us separately. An information resource for Winchester Repeating Arms is found on the World Wide Web. 6. Never return ammunition with your firearm. It is against postal and most commerce regulations. • List of Authorized Repair Centers. Parts, Service, Repair Status And Technical Questions • Customer Service information.
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