Licensee Winchester Model 1300 Pump Shotgun Owner’s Manual
Important instructions for Winchester Model 1300 Pump Shotgun We sincerely hope that you are pleased with your new Winchester Model 1300. We at U.S. Repeating Arms Company thank you for the privilege of crafting this shotgun for you. We are especially proud of the many years of enjoyment it is certain to provide for you and your family. The Model 1300 is another shotgun in an U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc. over 130 year-old tradition of producing quality firearms 275 Winchester Ave.
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page No pump is faster than today’s Winchester Model 1300. And there’s no pump shotgun with more modern advantages. The 1300 has an overall design that is uniquely durable, drawing on nearly a century of Winchester firearms pump shotgun experience. Gun safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 4 Terminology and descriptions .
bumped, or jarred with a chambered round might accidentally discharge even with the safety on, causing serious injury to you or someone else. When a round is chambered keep the safety on until you are ready to shoot. GUN SAFETY WARNINGS IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDLING.
14. Never alter any parts of your gun. Any alterations or adjustments that may become necessary to the operating mechanism should be performed by a qualified gunsmith. 7. Before firing, clean any grease or oil out of barrel with cleaning rod and patch. Grease or heavy accumulation of oil can cause excessive pressure and result in serious personal injury. 15. Hunting from elevated surfaces such as tree stands is dangerous. Doing so may increase the risk of handling any firearm.
Receiver Vent Rib Ejection Port Buttstock Safety Disconnector release button (Reverse Side) Recoil Pad Trigger Guard WinChoke® Magazine Forearm Magazine Cap Trigger FIGURE 1 contained in this book (see Figure 9). Figure 2 covers the general features and benefits of the Model 1300 design. Throughout this manual the “action” refers to the mechanism of this shotgun which loads and secures the shells in the chamber. This can be repeated until the magazine is empty.
EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE. AMMUNITION All current 12 and 20 gauge Model 1300s have a 3-inch chamber and are designed to shoot with all factory loads such as 3" Magnum, 2 3/4" Magnum, 2 3/4" High Velocity, 2 3/4" Field and Target loads. This Winchester proof steel barrel can safely shoot both lead and steel shot.
MODEL 1300 FEATURES The advanced high-strength alloy receiver is much lighter than steel. No other company offers you more choices of stock materials. Deluxe recoil pad for maximum comfort. 6 The rugged rotary bolt design engages the barrel extension instead of the top of the receiver.
Choice of barrels. Choose standard ventilated rib models with WinChokes; rifled barrels with rifle sights for shooting slugs; smoothbore barrels with rifle sights; and shorter, smoothbore barrels for protection uses. WinChoke® threaded choke system. Faster, power-assisted pumping. The rotary bolt disengages from the barrel fractions of a second after the shell fires. The bolt is forced rearward by inertia, actually assisting you as you pump the forearm rearward for the next shot.
If your new Model 1300 is to be stored for an extended period of time, it is permissible to leave the rust preventative compound in place and keep your Model 1300 in its box for maximum protection during long-term storage. above all, know the location and operation of the safety. Procedures for disassembly and operation of various components are outlined in the sections below. Please read and study them thoroughly.
OPERATION OF THE SAFETY With the safety in the “ON SAFE” position the trigger and hammer are blocked and the shotgun cannot be fired. In the “OFF SAFE” position — if your gun is loaded with a round in the chamber — the chambered round can be fired by simply pulling the trigger. Your new Model 1300 Winchester shotgun is designed with a cross bolt type safety. It is located just forward of the trigger on the trigger guard: convenient for gloved or ungloved fingers (see Figure 4).
INITIAL ASSEMBLY FIGURE 5 Remove the barrel assembly and receiver/stock section from the carton. Be sure you have wiped them clean and oiled them. Unscrew the magazine cap from the magazine tube. Because the magazine spring is held in place by a friction-type magazine spring retainer always be careful with which direction the end of the magazine is pointed.
the trigger guard on the left side. This unlocks the action without releasing the hammer. 2. Open the action and place the safety in the “ON SAFE” position. (The red warning band must not be visible.) 2. Open the action and push the safety in the “ON SAFE” position. The chamber is now ready to be loaded. 3. With the magazine pointed in a safe direction, unscrew and remove the magazine cap. Be careful, the magazine spring and magazine plug are retained by a friction-type retainer. 3.
DO NOT CARRY A GUN WITH A SHELL IN THE CHAMBER TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE. 5. When the last shell in the magazine has been cycled through the chamber and out the ejection port, leave the action open. Loading the magazine 6. Using your index finger, feel the entry of the magazine to make sure there are no longer any shells unejected. FIGURE 6 ALTERNATE WAY TO UNLOAD — The shells can also be removed from the magazine by following these steps: 1.
IMPORTANT— ALWAYS VISUALLY CHECK AND KNOW FOR SURE THAT YOUR SHOTGUN IS NOT LOADED. IN THE CASE OF A MISFIRE Only rarely will modern factory ammunition experience a misfire. If this ever happens to you when shooting your Model 1300, please follow these instructions carefully. FIRING PROCEDURES CAUTION: IN CASE OF MISFIRE, KEEP THE BARREL POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, CAREFULLY OPEN THE ACTION WHILE AVOIDING DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BREECH BY YOURSELF AND OTHERS. REMOVE THE SHELL FROM THE CHAMBER.
REMOVING THE MAGAZINE PLUG 2. Place one hand over the retainer and pry it up slowly with a screw driver using your other hand (see Figure 7). When the retainer releases you will feel the pressure of the friction ring and plug on the palm of your hand. When hunting migratory birds, Federal Law mandates the use of a magazine restriction devise that allows only a total of three shells to be held in your shotgun at one time. 3. Slowly raise your hand and let the magazine spring relax.
RANGER LADIES/YOUTH MODELS ONLY her Model 1300, the first section of the plug can be cut off at the segment notch allowing one shell to be held in the magazine (see Figure 8). The Ranger Ladies/Youth 1300s are specially equipped with a segmented plug that can be cut to adjust the number of shells that can be loaded into the magazine. A full length plug with no segments removed turns this Model 1300 into a single shot when installed into the magazine.
FIGURE 9 WinChoke® Magazine Cap Barrel Magazine Bracket Magazine Spring Magazine Follower Firing Pin Spring Firing Pin Slide Arm Bridge Plug Breech Bolt Slide Magazine Spring Retainer Breech Bolt Magazine Tube Trigger Guard Group Forearm Slide Arms Trigger Guard Pin FULL DISASSEMBLY Wear eye protection at all times. Never disassemble beyond what is explained and shown in this manual (see Figure 9). One of the advantages of a Model 1300 is the ability to disassemble the action for cleaning.
HOW TO TAKE DOWN THE BARREL arm forward and then rearward. This puts the hammer in the cocked position. Place the safety in the “ON SAFE” position. 1. Open the action and make sure the gun is not loaded. 2. Close the action and place the safety in the “ON SAFE” position. 1. If the barrel assembly has been removed, always be sure to replace the magazine cap on the end of the magazine tube to prevent accidental disengagement of the magazine spring retainer. 3. Unscrew and remove the magazine cap.
2. You must disengage the slide arms from the slide arm bridge. Remove the slide arms through the front of the receiver. Remove the bolt slide assembly through the trigger guard group opening. (This procedure is necessary because the bolt will not extract out through the front of the receiver as it does on the 12 gauge model.) After removing the pin, tilt the rear of the trigger guard group up, then lift it out. HOW TO REMOVE THE FIRING PIN. Begin with the breech bolt assembly removed from the gun.
6. Hold the slide arms and bolt/slide arm bridge assemblies together. Start the forearm assembly onto the magazine tube. tact your local Service Representative or U.S. Repeating Arms Co. HOW TO REASSEMBLE THE FIRING PIN, BREECH BOLT AND SLIDE . (12 G AUGE ONLY ) 1. Reinstall the firing pin spring over the firing pin. Either end can go on first. 2. Insert the firing pin (with spring) into the rear opening of the bolt slide, pin end first. Position the bolt assembly on the slide arms. 3.
6. While holding the bolt assembly in place, insert the slide arm bars into the breech and connect them to the slide arm bridge. HOW TO REASSEMBLE THE FIRING PIN, BREECH BOLT AND SLIDE . (20 G AUGE ONLY ) 1. Reinstall the firing pin spring over the firing pin. Either end can go on first. HOW TO REINSTALL THE TRIGGER GUARD GROUP. 2. Insert the firing pin (with spring) into the rear opening of the bolt slide, pin end first. Be careful when reinstalling the trigger group. Never force parts into position.
sponding slots in the magazine throat at the forward end of receiver opening as shown earlier in Figure 10. most common type of open sights found on Model 1300 shotguns. 2. Rotate the trigger guard group towards and into the receiver opening, until it is parallel with the receiver. BEFORE MAKING ANY SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS, MAKE SURE YOUR SHOTGUN IS FULLY UNLOADED AND THE MUZZLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION. 3.
words “WinChoke” inscribed on the side of the barrel then you have the system. The WinChoke system allows you to configure your Model 1300 for the pattern and/or choke constriction your hunt demands. It also offers versatility when using slugs or sabots. And allows the use of an accessory 5" rifled choke tube for use with sabot-type slugs. Carefully tap on the dove-tail to change windage. Your Model 1300 is provided with the WinChoke screw-in choke tube system.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR GUN AND CAUSE INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. CAUTION: WHENEVER HANDLING ANY SHOTGUN FOR THE PURPOSE OF REMOVING OR INSTALLING A CHOKING DEVICE, MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE GUN IS FULLY UNLOADED, AND THE ACTION IS LOCKED OPEN! NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR INSTALL A SHOTGUN CHOKING DEVICE ON A LOADED FIREARM! TUBE REMOVAL 1. Fully unload your Model 1300. Place the safety in the “ON SAFE” position. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR MODEL 1300 COMPLETELY.
TUBE INSTALLATION Replacement and additional tubes and wrenches are available from your Winchester firearms dealer. 1. Fully unload your Model 1300. Place the safety in the “ON SAFE” position. WINCHOKE CHOKE IDENTIFICATION ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR MODEL 1300 COMPLETELY. INSPECT THE CHAMBER, MAGAZINE AND FEED MECHANISM TO MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY SHELLS. To identify individual WinChoke choke tubes, refer to the abbreviated indications on the outside rim of each tube.
SPECIAL CARE OF CHOKE TUBES AND CHOKE TUBE THREADS through the barrel of any choke-tubed gun without having the choke tube installed. 1. If your gun is equipped with WinChoke choke tubes, do not use a brass brush to clean your gun unless a choke tube is installed in the barrel. Bristles could break off and lodge in the threads, making installation and removal difficult.
3. After fouling has been removed the bore should be wiped dry. Then pass a slightly oiled patch through the bore, for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is recommended. CLEANING PROCEDURES BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL CLEANING PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO NOT TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. 4.
service or cleaning is required, take your gun to a U. S. Repeating Arms Company recommended Service Center or a competent gunsmith as explained under “Service or Repair.” 8. When transporting only, store your Model 1300 in a quality protective case to prevent scratches and dents. Store in a dry place to prevent corrosion. Store away from children. MAKE SURE YOUR SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED AND ALWAYS STORE AMMUNITION SEPARATELY.
SERVICE OR REPAIR If your Winchester Model 1300 shotgun should ever need repair or service, please utilize one of the world-wide network of U.S. Repeating Arms Company Authorized Repair Centers for Winchester firearms. If you have any questions about how to obtain service for your Winchester Model 1300 shotgun, call or write the Authorized Repair Center (ARC) nearest you. A list of ARCs is packaged with your new 1300.
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