P Instructions
model 12 "The Perfect Repeater" Outstanding n a t u r a l p o i n t i n g qualities, effortless operation, trouble-free performance and time-proven d u r a b i l i t y have gained the W I N C H E S T E R Model 12 a w o r l d - w i d e r e p u t a t i o n as " T h e Perfect Repeater". P r i d e of more t h a n one m i l l i o n sportsmen, i t is easily the best-known of all shotguns and unequalled i n p o p u l a r i t y f o r marsh, field and upland shooting, at the traps or on the skeet fields.
bolt, w i t h point f u l l y w i t h d r a w n . (2) A t the slightest r e a r w a r d motion of the slide handle, hammer is immediately secured u n t i l action is again closed. (3) W h e n the gun is fired, r e coil disengages the action slide lock and slide bar, p e r m i t t i n g the action to be manipulated f o r reloading. I f the hammer should f a l l on an empty chamber, however, or i n case of a misfire, a s l i g h t f o r w a r d push on the slide handle is necessary to disengage bar and slide.
Assemble 1. P u l l t r i g g e r . Be sure action slide h a n d l e is f u l l y f o r w a r d a n d s l i d e lock flush w i t h receiver extension at " A " . T h i s p r e v e n t s slide bar scratching receiver. 2. H o l d i n g receiver p o r t i o n i n l e f t hanc a n d b a r r e l assembly i n r i g h t hand, a t r i g h t angles to each o t h e r , i n s e r t threaded barrel s h a n k i n t o receiver, 3.
to Load Chamber 1. Be s u r e s a f e t y i s " o n " . D e p r e s s a c t i o n slide lock a t t h e l e f t r e a r o f t h e receiver. T h i s u n l o c k s a c t i o n a n d p e r m i t s a c t i o n slide h a n d l e t o d r o p o r be p u l l e d r e a r w a r d , f u l l y o p e n i n g t h e a c t i o n .
to Fire 1. U n l o c k s a f e t y , as s h o w n , e x p o s i n g red " d a n g e r " r i n g o n s a f e t y b u t t o n . P r e s s t r i g g e r . Successive m a n i p u l a t i o n s o f t h e slide h a n d l e a f t e r each shot w i l l eject e m p t y s h e l l , l o a d a n e w shell a n d cock a c t i o n . I m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r f i r i n g p u t safety " o n " . to Take Down Be sure gun is unloaded —both magazine and chambei 1.
2. R e m o v e b o t h screws a t f r o n t end of magazine holding top of metal magazine plug to p r e v e n t i t s sudden ejection. 3. A l l o w m e t a l magazine plug and m a g a z i n e s p r i n g to slowly extend to spring's full length then l i f t out spring and r e m o v e wooden plug f r o m magazine t u b e . 4 . Replace s p r i n g i n magazine, magazine p l u g , m a g a z i n e plug screws and locking pin.
c a r e of your model II Your W I N C H E S T E R Model 12 is worldfamous as "The Perfect Repeater." As w i t h other top quality products, proper care w i l l guarantee its long life and smooth, efficient operation. Neglect is the great spoiler of firearms. Rain, snow and dampness are constant threats to barrels, actions, magazines and all metal parts. Perspiration from your hands is a major cause of rusty exterior surfaces. Good judgment and proper equipment, however, w i l l eliminate danger.
