Manual

using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under
“Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” found
later in this manual. First lubrication suggestions
are outlined below.
If your new Model 1892 is for collector’s purposes
only, and is to remain unfired, it is permissible to
leave the rust preventative compound in place and
keep your Model 1892 in its box for maximum
protection during long term storage.
OILING THE ACTION
Before beginning the first firing of your Model 1892
you should first wipe the mechanism completely
clean, clean the bore and apply a few drops of quality
oil on the following surfaces (Figure 3):
• Along the breech bolt surface.
• Along the breech bolt rail surfaces.
• On all pivot points and bearing surfaces on the
lever mechanism.
Avoid applying too much oil. Only a light film is
necessary. Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions
should be followed before each oiling.
OPERATION OF THE HAMMER & SAFETY
Your Model 1892 features a new, innovative safety
(also called a manual hammer stop) built into the top
tang of your rifle, as well as a rebounding hammer
design built into the hammer mechanism itself.
The Model 1892’s
Rebounding Hammer is a safety
feature designed to protect the firing pin from being
struck by the hammer when the trigger is not being
pulled. After firing your rifle the hammer immediately
moves to the rebound position. The hammer can also
be manually lowered from full cock to the rebound
position. From the rebound position, under normal
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