IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE This is one of the famous line of Winchester World Standard arms. As one of the Classic Traditions models you can expect the same quality and satisfaction as with the original historic Model 1892 introduced over 100 years ago. And as with the original, you’ll appreciate its economy of design, quick handling properties and smooth functioning. U.S. REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, INC. 275 Winchester Avenue New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
New gun owner’s record. Use the space below to record information about your new Winchester Model 1892 rifle. Contents Page Gun safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Terminology and descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Serial Number ____________________________________ Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MODEL 1892 CLASSIC TRADITIONS GUN SAFETY WARNINGS When it comes to legends the Model 1892 stands with the greatest. It is a gun you and your family will be proud to own, shoot and enjoy for generations. We sincerely hope that you are pleased with your new rifle. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDLING.
jarring, or bumping a gun. 3. Use only ammunition for which the gun is chambered as indicated on the barrel, to prevent excessive pressure and possible serious personal injury. 4. 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 instruction and data contained in current reloading manuals. 5. Never point a gun at anything you do not intend to shoot.
FIGURE 1 MODEL 1892 FEATURES Today's Classic Traditions Model 1892 is a careful reproduction of one of the original configurations of over 100 years ago. The 1892 is a classic design, taking many of the effective and extremely popular features of the Model 1886 and incorporating them in a much smaller rifle for smaller calibers. On the top tang you'll notice the primary difference between today's Winchester 1892 and the original. Your model features a top tang mounted safety that serves a a hammer block.
FIGURE 2A Receiver Hammer Ejection Port Top Tang Safety/Manual Hammer Stop Rear Sight Front Sight Barrel Buttstock Muzzle Forearm Loading Port Buttplate Finger Lever GENERAL DESCRIPTION Your new Model 1892 rifle is a modern version of the rifle that became so popular with tens of thousands of ranchers, farmers and cowboys late in the 19th century. With a few minor exceptions, the action is virtually identical to the way the originals were made in 1892.
F I G U R E 2-D FIGURE 2B Spur of the hammer Safety/manual hammer stop Serial Number. Located on the bottom of the receiver, toward the front. Record it for future reference. Top Tang Receiver Loading Port SERIAL NUMBER Bottom Tang Finger lever Trigger guard FIGURE 2C Hammer Safety (manual hammer (rebounding type) stop) Vertical locking lugs The serial number is located on the bottom of the receiver, where the receiver meets the forearm (see Figure 2-D).
FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN 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. OILING THE ACTION INITIAL CLEANING • On all pivot points and bearing surfaces on the lever mechanism. Some metal parts of your new Model 1892 have been coated at the factory with a rust preventative compound.
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 4 Rebound position of the hammer Hammer in the cocked position (ready-to-fire) • Rebound position. This position (See Figure 4) takes the place of the dropped and half-cocked positions found on the original Model 1892s of a century ago. The rebounding feature of the hammer essentially eliminates the dropped position. The hammer only travels to the dropped position momentarily after the trigger has been pulled with the hammer cocked.
FIGURE 6B FIGURE 6A S Safety in the "on safe" position. Fully rearward. “On” Position. When the safety is pushed all the way rearward it is in the “on” position (See Figure 6-A). In this position an “S” is visible directly in front of the safety. Moving the safety fully rearward and exposing the “S” blocks the hammer from striking the firing pin. THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED POSITION OF THE SAFETY FOR ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN FIRING IS IMMINENT. Safety in the off safe (fire) position. Pushed forward.
FIGURE 7 Carefully hold the hammer back while pulling the trigger charge of this firearm as a result of jarring or abuse such as occurs when a firearm is dropped. ALWAYS ASSUME THAT YOUR GUN CAN BE FIRED AT ANY TIME, EVEN WITH ALL SAFETY MECHANISMS ENGAGED. WHENEVER YOU ARE NOT ACTUALLY FIRING YOUR RIFLE ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR RIFLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FIGURE 8 Remove finger from trigger and lower the hammer to the to rebound position from the full-cock position (see Figure 7).
the U.S. Repeating Arms Authorized Repair Centers (ARCs). See “Service or Repair” later in this manual for details on how to obtain service for your Winchester rifle. GENERAL OPERATION ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Prior to using live ammunition, it is essential that you familiarize yourself thoroughly with these operating instructions. Get accustomed to the feel of your new gun.
FIGURE 10 FIGURE 12 Return the action to the closed position by working the lever back and fully up F I G U R E 11A Push the last cartridge fully in until the cover closes. THE "ON" POSITION, AND THEN PLACE THE HAMMER INTO THE REBOUND, POSITION UPON CLOSING THE ACTION. LOADING THE MAGAZINE — The magazine is loaded through the port on the right side of the receiver.
TRIDGES ARE OF THE PROPER CALIBER FOR YOUR RIFLE. CHECK THE AMMUNITION DESIGNATION ON THE BARREL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION CAN RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR GUN AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS. UNLOADING Fully unloading your rifle when storing your rifle or in other appropriate situations is essential to safe gun handling.
FIGURE 13 When firing is imminent draw the hammer back to the full cock position upward. The closing of the action will transfer a new cartridge from the magazine to the chamber, leaving the hammer in a cocked “ready to fire” position. Start again at step #3 above or go immediately to step #6 below. 3. WHEN THROUGH FIRING ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE SAFETY (MANUAL HAMMER STOP) IN THE “ON” POSITION AND THE HAMMER IN THE REBOUND POSITION. 1.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS KEEP YOUR MODEL 1892 SHOULDERED WHEN EJECTING AN EMPTY CARTRIDGE CASE. Ejection is up and slightly to the right. If you eject a cartridge with the rifle lowered and the action directly in front of your face, it is possible that the ejected cartridge could strike the shooter in the face. Caution should be taken by the shooter and bystanders behind the shooter. When an empty cartridge is correctly ejected it will fall to the ground in an area behind and to the right of the shooter.
action and oiling key parts. Most regular maintenance will also include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function problem (tight action when working the finger lever), be sure to give your gun a thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem before seeking the services of our service facility or a competent gunsmith. FIGURE 15 Tap carefully. Do not mar the barrel or sight.
ally be removed by repeating step one, using a patch saturated with solvent. If or when fouling should become heavy, it can be removed with a brass bore brush. Dip or spray the brush with solvent and scrub the chamber and bore until the fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles from breaking off, the brush should be pushed completely through the bore before being withdrawn. 7. Wipe all wood surfaces. 3. After fouling has been removed the bore should be wiped dry.
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