® Licensee Winchester ® Select ® Over and Under Shotgun Owner’s Manual
Important instructions for Winchester® Select™ Over and Under Shotguns Winchester Rifles and Shotguns Customer Service Department (United States) BACO, Inc. 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.
GUN SAFETY WARNINGS shell might accidentally discharge even with the safety on, causing serious injury to you or someone else. When you are ready to shoot and a shell is chambered, keep the safety in the “on safe” position until shooting is imminent. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE FIREARM HANDLING.
7. Before firing, clean any grease or oil out of the barrel with a cleaning rod and patch. Grease or heavy accumulation of oil can cause excessive pressures and result in serious personal injury. 14. Never alter any parts of your firearm. Any alterations or adjustments that may become necessary to the operating mechanism should be performed by a qualified gunsmith. 8. Keep barrel, chamber and action free of rust. Rust in the barrel and chamber can cause excessive pressures resulting in serious injury.
understand and follow all of the instructions in this owner’s manual. Handling is its key advantage with a lively feel and dimensions designed to quickly acquire and move to targets. GENERAL OPERATION The Select shotgun’s low-profile receiver with dual, between-the-barrel locking pins is the foundation. This, combined with stock dimensions designed to put you on target consistently, make a Select the right design, with the right dimensions and the right balance for serious shotgunners.
Safety/Barrel Selector Top Lever Receiver Buttstock FIGURE 1A Ventilated Rib Mid Bead Sight (Special Models) Front Sight Bead Muzzle Trigger Trigger Guard Forearm Recoil Pad FIGURE 1B Side Rib Invector-Plus™ Choke System Chambers Forearm Release Latch Lug Forearm Extension 4 Forearm Release Latch
FIGURE 1D FIGURE 1C Firing Pins Locking Pin Recesses Locking Pins Hinge Pin Cocking Lever Hinge Bearing Surface USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION AS REFERENCED BY THE INSCRIPTION ON THE BARREL. Ejectors/Extractors necessary in order to follow instructions contained in this book (Figure 1B). Details of the action are also shown (Figures 1C and 1D). BEFORE LOADING YOUR FIREARM BE SURE ALL GREASE AND OIL HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BARREL AND CHAMBERS, AND THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS.
® SHOTGUN FEATURES The top-tang safety offers excellent convenience with both gloved and ungloved fingers. Plus, it is ambidextrous for right- or left-handed shooters. The Select has a very compact, low-profile receiver with an ideal combination of action strength and balance. The receiver is quick and lively, not too small and not too bulky. Stocks are profiled for an ideal fit, fast handling and reducing recoil on the face. Special models feature an adjustable comb for a personalized fit.
FIGURE 2 The barrel is back-bored for improved pattern performance. Back-boring means that the barrels are made with a slightly larger inner bore diameter than traditional dimensions. This results in less resistance to the shot column as it moves down the bore and less deformation of pellets as they move through the forcing cone. There is also a slight decrease in perceived recoil. Select shotguns feature a durable rib design in both field and sporting widths.
simply is not loaded and then insert a 12 gauge shell behind a 20 gauge shell. When the 12 gauge shell is fired, the barrel may burst, destroying your firearm and possibly causing serious injury to yourself or others. this owner’s manual for future reference. AMMUNITION There are several different versions of the Select. The gauge and chamber length are inscribed on the side of the barrel, forward of the receiver.
Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive pressure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strict compliance with instructions and data contained in current reloading manuals. Be sure you lightly oil your Select shotgun at these points. FIGURE 3 Winchester ammunition is always an excellent choice for your new Winchester firearm, delivering the unmatched performance and dependability you want.
“On Safe” position. Safety pulled fully to the rear. The “S” shows above safety switch. FIGURE 4A “Off Safe” position. Safety pushed fully forward. The “S” is covered. FIGURE 4B At all times in the field keep the safety in the “on safe” position and the barrel pointed in a safe direction. It is a good idea never to load your shotgun until you are in the field, at the location you intend to begin hunting or you are at your station on a range and it is your turn to shoot.
BARREL SELECTOR FIGURE 5A FIGURE 5B The safety switch on the top tang of your firearm also serves as the barrel selector. The barrel selector allows you to choose which barrel will fire with the first pull of the trigger. The other barrel will then fire with the second pull of the trigger. The safety must be in the “on safe” rearward position to operate the barrel selector. On the left side of the safety switch is the letter “U” which stands for UNDER.
FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 Pull downward on the forearm’s release latch and angle the forearm down and off. Angle the two halves as shown. Attach the barrels by aligning the bearing surfaces on the barrels with the hinge pin surfaces on the receiver. 2. Remove the forearm from the barrels. To do this hold the barrels with one hand and pull out on the forearm release latch with the other (Figure 6). Pull the forearm away from the action and entirely off the barrel set.
FIGURE 8 Reattach the forearm by lining up the forearm extension with the receiver. Hold at an angle. Close the action. Release the top lever when the action is fully closed. 4. Once the bearings are properly seated, lift up on the barrels and close the action. Make sure the hinge pins and hinge bearing surfaces remain in proper alignment. When performing assembly procedures it also helps to keep the top lever pushed fully to the right with your thumb until the action is closed (Figure 8).
Gently push the forearm release latch into place if it protrudes slightly. FIGURE 10 Gently pull the forearm away from the barrels. Start with the front of the forearm, angling back toward the receiver. Your Select shotgun is now fully assembled and the action is closed. Make sure the safety is in the “on safe” position before proceeding. FIGURE 11 to the right and pulling the barrels downward to visually make sure the chambers are empty.
Lift up and out to separate the barrels from the receiver. extension along the bottom of the barrel so that the forearm extension aligns with the rails on each side of the chambers. Make sure the ends of the rails line up with the rear top edge of the forearm (Figure 13). The forearm can be angled slightly or positioned parallel with the barrels. Press with even pressure using both hands, front to back, along the forearm.
Line up the forearm with the chamber rails and barrels and snap into place. FIGURE 13 Insert the loaded shells into the chambers. Push them in fully against the edge of the extractors/ejectors. 2. Open the action by pushing the top lever to the right with the thumb of your right hand. (This is assuming your are shooting right handed. Left-handed shooters usually push the lever reaching across with their left thumb.) FIGURE 14 to fire.
Make sure the action is fully closed. The barrels should be tight with the receiver at the breech. FIGURE 15 When closed, the top lever may still be slightly to the right. between the face of the barrels and the face of the receiver when the action is fully closed (Figure 15). FIGURE 16 cleaning, then reassemble. If you still have a problem, take your Select to a qualified gunsmith or to one of the our Authorized Repair Centers (Page 30).
THE “ON SAFE” POSITION IF THE SECOND BARREL WILL NOT BE IMMEDIATELY FIRED. shells in the chamber. With fired shells it acts as an ejector, forcefully ejecting the empty shell clear of the chamber and onto the ground. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE: DO NOT CARRY A SHOTGUN WITH A SHELL IN THE CHAMBER. IN ALL CASES, WHEN FIRING IS NO LONGER IMMINENT, MAKE SURE THE SAFETY IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. 1.
braced between your arm and torso, it is possible — when the action is almost fully opened — to remove the thumb of your right hand from the top lever and immediately cup your hand over the bases of the shells in the chambers. Open the action fully, using your body and arm as leverage. As the action opens, the shells will eject and be stopped by your cupped hand. You can then remove them from the chambers and place them into your empty shell carrier.
TO THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. MAGNUM LOADS, WILL BE SOMEWHAT HEAVIER THAN MOST OTHER FIREARMS. FIRMLY SHOULDER YOUR SHOTGUN, MOVING IT TO ALIGN WITH THE TARGET AND, WHEN ON TARGET, PULLING THE TRIGGER. IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU MOVE ON OR CONTINUE TO HUNT WITH THE SAFETY IN THE “OFF SAFE” POSITION. For training purposes or in some target situations your shotgun can be fired “single shot” by loading one shell at a time in only one of the chambers.
INVECTOR-PLUS™ CHOKE TUBE SYSTEM USE ONLY CHOKE TUBES MARKED INVECTOR-PLUS IN YOUR SELECT. USE ONLY THE APPROPRIATE GAUGE OF INVECTOR-PLUS CHOKE TUBES AS MARKED ON YOUR SHOTGUN. The Select is fitted with one of the most popular and universally accepted choke tube systems on the market: Invector-Plus™. Your Select shotgun is specially designed for this system only. Your choke tubes may be marked “Win-Plus.
FIGURE 18 1 Notch: Full 3 Notches: Modified CHOKE TUBE RIM NOTCH CODES AND PATTERNS 5 Notches: Skeet Rim Notches 2 Notches: Improved Modified 4 Notches: Improved Cylinder No Notches: Cylinder Pattern With Lead Shot Pattern With Steel Shot Knurled** X-Full Turkey ** I Full * II Imp. Modified Full1 III Modified Full1 IIII Imp. Cylinder Modified IIIII Skeet Imp. Cylinder No Notches Cylinder Cylinder * Not for use with steel shot.
3. Using your fingers, screw the appropriate tube into the muzzle end of the barrel, tapered end first, notched end outward. When it becomes finger tight, use the Invector-Plus choke tube wrench to firmly seat the tube. you to determine the choke designation while the tube is installed. Rim notches refer specifically to lead shot. You will need to use the chart on page 22 to cross-reference from lead to steel, and determine the appropriate tubes for your ammunition and hunting/shooting situation.
With set screw loose, slide the trigger shoe into the indexing dots on the trigger plate to personalize length of pull. FIGURE 19 Loosen the stock adjustment screws. FIGURE 20 Insert the Allen wrench and loosen the set screw. decrease the length of pull following the instructions above if necessary. Do not adjust more than allowed by the “dot” index marks on the plate and trigger shoe. When you have found the adjustment you prefer, tighten the set screw.
exposes the cast on and cast off adjustment mechanism. (The cheek piece comes set from the factory with cast in the center position.) ADJUSTING CAST ON AND CAST OFF Adjusting cast on and cast off allows you to achieve a perfect fit from the stock to your face. This is a most crucial adjustment, as it determines how correctly and consistently your eye will line up with the sight plane along the barrel rib.
IN THE CHAMBERS AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. 6. Right-handed shooters may desire some cast off, with left-handed shooters preferring some cast on. The terminology is the same for right- or left-handed shooters. The net effect is to move the cheek piece to allow the face to move farther over the stock for better eye-to-rib alignment. 1.
IN THE CHAMBER AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. and patch into the barrel at the receiver end and run it back and forth several times. 2. Inspect the chamber and bore for lead and powder fouling. A normal amount of powder residue can be expected and is not serious. It can usually be removed by repeating step one, using a patch saturated with solvent. If fouling should become heavy, it can be removed with a brass bore brush.
attention, and in such circumstances we recommend you immediately take your firearm to a qualified gunsmith. handling. This is very important and must be done with every firearm. Remember, the polished, finely fitted surfaces of the receiver and action mechanisms must always have a thin film of oil. Make sure that the surfaces of the locking pin system and the hinge components are especially clean and lightly oiled with a high-quality gun oil. CLEANING THE INVECTOR-PLUS™ CHOKE SYSTEM — 1.
OTHER CLEANING SUGGESTIONS — PARTS, SERVICE, REPAIR AND QUESTIONS • Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver or other parts. It can drain down to the wood and soften it — causing permanent damage and loosening of the stock. If your Winchester rifle or shotgun should ever need service or repair, it is often best to utilize one of our Authorized Repair Centers. In some cases it is appropriate to use the Winchester Rifles and Shotguns Service Center in Arnold, Missouri.
4. When sending your firearm, enclose the service/repair form available at www.winchesterguns.com or a letter that clearly describes the trouble experienced, the ammunition used and the repairs desired. Also include your name and a daytime phone number where you can be reached. CAUTION: PARTS ARE MADE FOR WINCHESTER BRAND FIREARMS MANUFACTURED BY OR FOR WINCHESTER RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS, AND SHOULD NOT BE USED IN OTHER FIREARMS, EVEN THOUGH MODELS MAY BE SIMILAR. IMPROPERLY FITTED PARTS MAY BE DANGEROUS. 5.
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