Winchester 1400, 1500 XTR Instructions Manual

by  sliding  the  forearm  to  the  rear  and 
lifting  free  of  the  magazine  bracket  on 
the  barrel. 
TO  REMOVE  THE  BREECH  BOLT  1.  Remove  the  barrel  and  forearm  as 
explained  earlier. 
2.  Be  sure  gun  is  unloaded.  Close 
action,  push  safety  to  “on”  position, 
turn  gun  until  trigger  guard  is  up,  and  push  out  trigger  guard  pin  from  left  (Figure  8). 
3.  Lift  trigger  group  out  of  receiver  by  pulling  on  trigger  guard  (Figure  9).  

4.  Do  not  pull  trigger  after 
disassembly  . 5.  The  piston  is  under  spring  tension. 
With  the  gun  upright  and  the  magazine  minted  in  a  safe  direction, 
insert  a  screw  driver  or  a  suitable  rod into  the  coils  of  the  closing  spring  at 
the  forward  end  of  the  slot  in  the  top  of 
the  magazine  tube.  Draw  back  on  the 
tool  relieving  the  tension  from  the  piston.  While  holding  the  spring 
compressed,  remove  the  piston  pin 
that  connects  the  slide...

and  by  tipping  and  manipulating  the 
handle,  remove  the  cocking  handle 
bridge  out  through  the  ejection  port  in 
the  receiver.  Now  the  breech  bolt 
assembly  may  be  lifted  out  or  slide  out 
the  front  of  the  receiver. 
NOTE:  For  cleaning  purposes  no 
further  dismantling  is  necessary  or 
recommended. 
NOTE:  REASSEMBLE  IN  REVERSE 
ORDER. 
INSTALLATION  AND  REMOVAL  OF 
THE  WINCHOKE 
REMOVAL  —To  remove  the 
WINCHOKE  from  the  barrel,  insert  the 
projection...

MAINTENANCE 1.  Be  sure  that  your  gun  is  unloaded  before 
attempting  to  clean. 
2.  The  gun  owner  is  responsible  for  periodic 
inspection  and  proper  maintenance  by  a 
qualified  gunsmith  to  ensure  that  this  firearm  remains  in  proper  adjustment  and  that  worn 
parts  are  replaced. 
3.  REMEMBER  —  Rust  is  neglect  —  Make 
sure  all  exposed  metal  surfaces  are  coated 
with  a film  of  oil.  After  being  subjected  to 
damp  weather,  thoroughly  wipe  the  bore...

You Are Responsible For Firearms Safety. 
 
As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these 
responsibilities can mean the difference between life and death. Failure to follow any of thes\
e 
instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and/or possible serious injury or death to 
yourself and others. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all 
times handle any firearm with intense respect for its power and potential...

7.  BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTION. 
Do this for the safety of both your gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an \
infinite variety of 
other objects may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small obstruction to 
cause dangerously increased pressures that can ruin (swell or rupture)\
 the finest shotgun barrel.
 
BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION,  BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS FULLY 
UNLOADED.
 
Make sure no live rounds are in the chamber. Place the safety in the on safe position, open...

  
12. USE SHELLS OF CORRECT LENGTH. 
The size of the chamber is inscribed, along with gauge and choke designations, on the side o\
f 
the barrel.  Do not use 31/2 shotgun shells in a shotgun or barrel with\
 a 2 3/4 chamber or 3 
chamber.  Do not use 3 shells in a shotgun chambered for a 2 3/4 shells. Doing so can result 
in a build-up of dangerously high pressures that may damage your gun and possibly cause 
serious injury to yourself or others. 
 
13. DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER --...

22. SUPERVISE AND TEACH FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY -- 
ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NONSHOOTERS. 
Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrollment in hunting/shooting 
safety courses. 
 
23.  NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR 
DURING SHOOTING. 
Your vision and judgment could be dangerously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to 
you and to others. 
 
24.  PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING. 
Your...

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