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  arms  to  the  piston.  Place  your  free  hand  over 
the  end  of  the  magazine  tube,  then  remove  the  tool  from  the  coils  and 
withdraw  the  piston  and  closing  spring  from  the  end  of  the  tube.  Dis
- connect  and  remove  the  slide  arms 
from  the  receiver. 
NOTE:  When  reassembling  the  coil 
spring,  place  the  end  having  the  smaller 
coils  toward  the  breech  end  of  the 
magazine  tube. 
6.  With  the  bolt  assembly  in  the  receiver,  disengage  the  cocking  handle 
bridge  by  first  pushing  the  rear  of  the  fir
- ing  pin  forward  with  your  forefinger.  Holding  the  firing  pin  in  this  position,  tilt 
the  front  end  of  the  cocking  handle 
bridge  up  and  move  it  slightly  forward, 
detaching  the  bridge  from  the  bolt  slide. 
Remove 
the  firing  pin  and  spring. 
7.  Slide  the  breech  bolt  with  the 
cocking  handle  to  the  rear  of  the  receiver.  Grasp  the  cocking  handle  
						

							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  on  the  special  WINCHOKE 
tool  into  the  hole  on  the  knurled  portion  of  WINCHOKE  tube  and  turn 
counter
-clockwise. 
INSTALLATION 
-The  WINCHOKE 
should  be  snugly  fitted,  but  not  over- tightened  for  ease  of  removal  later  and 
possible  damage  to  the  barrel.  The 
WINCHOKE  has  a  right  hand  thread 
and  with  the  aid  of  the  special  tool 
simply  screw  the  tube  of  your  choice 
into  the  muzzle  of  the  barrel.  Do  not  attempt  to  fire  your  WINCHOKE 
shotgun  with  the  choke  either  loose  in, 
or  removed  from,  the  barrel.  
						

							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  and 
wipe off  the metal  surfaces.  Then  apply a new film  of  oil.  If  exposed  to  a  soaking  rain,  snow 
or  salt  spray  a  more  thorough  cleaning  and 
oiling  may  be  necessary,  requiring  removal 
of  the  trigger  guard  and  breech  bolt 
assemblies. 
4.  Between  seasons,  apply  a  coat  of  grease  to  the  bore  and  metal  parts  and  store  in  a  dry 
place.  Do  not  plug  the  barrel,  or  store  in  a 
case  made  of  fabric  or  material  which  will 
absorb  the  lubricant  from  the  gun. 
5.  Repair  parts  are  available  through  your  local  authorized  Winchester  Dealer  —  or 
authorized  service  center.  Please  be  sure  to  include  the  Model  number  and  Serial  num- 
ber  of  your  gun  when  ordering  parts.  
						

							
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 danger. READ AND 
UNDERSTAND all of THE CAUTIONS AND PROPER HANDLING PROCEDURES 
OUTLINED IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM.   
 
1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF ANY FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.  
Do this even though you are certain the firearm is unloaded. Never point any firearm at 
anything you do not intend to shoot. Be extremely alert and aware of all persons and property 
within the range of your ammunition.    
 
2.   NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR SHOTGUNS MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICE. 
Always assume that your gun can be fired at any time, even with all the safety mechanism 
engaged. The word safety describes a guns trigger block mechanism, sear block mechanism, 
hammer block mechanism or firing pin block mechanism. These mechanical devices are 
designed to place your gun in a  SAFER status. No guarantee can be made that the gun will not 
fire even if the safety is in the on safe position. See  Operation of the Safety in your 
owner’s manual for instructions on operation of your guns safety. 
 
3. LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A SAFET Y CAN SOMETIMES FAIL; IT CAN BE 
JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY MANIPU LATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. 
Mechanical safeties merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your 
shotguns muzzle in an unsafe direction. 
While it is a good idea to test your shotguns mechanical safeties periodically for proper 
function, never test them while your firearm is lo aded or pointed in an unsafe direction. Safe 
gun handling does not stop with your guns mechanical safety devices -- it starts there. 
Always treat this shotgun with the respect a loaded, ready-to-fire firea\
rm. 
NEVER TEST THE 
MECHANISM OF ANY FIREARM WHILE IT IS LO ADED OR POINTED IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION.
 
 
4.  WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HAND IT TO SOMEONE MAKE SURE IT IS 
COMPLETELY UNLOADED.
  
Always open the action immediately and visually check the chamber magazine. Make certain 
the chamber does not inadvertently contain any ammunition.  Always keep the chamber empty 
and the safety in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. 
  
5.   DO NOT TRANSPORT ANY FIREARM LOADED. KEEP ALL FIREARMS UNLOADED 
DURING TRANSPORT, WHETHER IN A SCABBARD,  GUN CASE, OR OTHER CONTAINER.
 
 
6.  HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS DANGEROUS.  
Doing so may increase the risk of handling a firearm. The following rules should always be 
observed by you and those you hunt with:  Always make certain that the stand being used is 
safe and stable.  Always make certain that your firearm is unloaded when it is being taken up 
and down from the stand.  Always make certain that your firearm is not dropped from the stand, 
or dropped while it is being taken up or down from the stand.  Remember, a loaded firearm 
may discharge when dropped, even with the safety in the on safe position\
. 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
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 
the breech or action and look through the barrel to be sure it is clear \
of any obstruction. If an 
obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and 
patch as instructed for your particular firearm.  Before the first firing, clean the bore with a 
cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the action/chamber areas.  
 
8.   ALWAYS UNLOAD ALL FIREARMS WHEN NOT IN USE. 
As a safety precaution, it is preferable to disassemble your gun for storage. Your 
responsibilities do not end when your firearm is unattended. Store your gun and ammunition 
separately -- well beyond the reach of children. Take all safeguards to \
ensure your firearm does 
not become available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. 
 
9.   USE THE PROPER  AMMUNITION. 
The barrel and action of all Browning firearms have been made with substantial safety margins 
over the pressures developed by established American commercial loads. Nevertheless, 
Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur through the use of cartridges \
of 
nonstandard dimensions which develop pressures in excess of commercially available 
ammunition with standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunitions Manufacturers 
Institute (SAAMI). 
BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION MALFUNCTION. 
If you detect an off sound or light recoil when ammunition is fired, DO NOT LOAD MORE 
AMMUNITION INTO THE CHAMBER. 
Open the action and remove all ammunition from the 
chamber. With the action open, glance down the barrel to make sure that a wad or other 
obstruction does not remain in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completely clear the barrel 
before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions ca\
n cause extensive 
damage to your gun and possible serious injury to yourself and others. 
  
10. MAKE SURE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE AREA THAT YOU  
DISCHARGE A FIREARM. WASH HANDS THOROUGH LY AFTER EXPOSURE TO AMMUNITION 
OR CLEANING A FIREARM. 
  Lead exposure can be obtained from discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, 
cleaning firearms or handling ammunition. Lead is  
a substance that has been known to cause birth defects, reproductive har\
m and other serious 
injury.  
 
11. 
NEVER INSERT A SHELL OF THE I NCORRECT GAUGE IN ANY SHOTGUN. The gauge of 
your shotgun is marked on the side of the barrel. Store all shells of different gauges in\
 
completely separate and well-marked containers. Never store shells of mixed gauges in a 
common container or in your pockets.  
 EXAMINE EVERY SHELL YOU PUT IN YOUR G UN. NEVER PUT A 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 
12 GAUGE GUN.  
The most common way to bulge or rupture a shotgun barrel is to drop a 20 
gauge shell into a 12 gauge chamber. The 20 gauge shell, unfortunately, will not fall 
completely through the barrel; its rim is caught by the front of a 12 gauge chamber. Your gun 
will misfire (with the chamber appearing to be empty). It is then possible to load a 12 gauge 
shell behind the 20 gauge shell. If the 12 gauge shell is then fired, the result will be a so-called 
“12-20 burst” which can cause extensive damage to your gun and possible serious injury to 
you and others.  
						

							
  
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 -- THE CHAMBER MAY NOT 
BE EMPTY! 
Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun, even though you are c\
ertain the gun is 
unloaded. 
 
14. KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE LOADING AND UNLOADING 
UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT. 
 
15. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. Particularly during low light periods. 
Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard objects. 
 
16.  ALWAYS UNLOAD THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE OF ANY FIREARM BEFORE 
CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JU MPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER 
OBSTACLES. 
Never lean or place your loaded shotgun on or against a fence, tree, car\
 or other similar object. 
 
17. WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. Unprotected, repeated exposure 
to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors (shooting earplugs or muffs) to 
guard against such damage. Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. 
Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and any persons nearby, as 
muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury. Als\
o, wear eye protection 
when disassembling and cleaning all firearms to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-
tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes. 
 
18.  DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAU SE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE. 
This can occur even with the safety in the on safe position. Be extr\
emely careful while 
hunting or during any shooting activity to avoid dropping any firearm. 
 
19.  IF ANY FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE  MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 
Hold this position for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove the 
shell. If the primer is indented, the shell should be disposed of in a way that cannot cau\
se harm. 
If the primer is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the 
cause of the malfunction should be corrected before further use.  
 
 
20.  BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAI NST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOU 
AND OTHERS
. Don’t be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe other shooters 
violating any of these safety precautions, politely suggest safer handli\
ng practices. 
 
21.  BE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING.  
Because so many accidents occur when a firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care 
should be taken to be sure your gun is unloade d before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. 
Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanical function of any 
firearm with live ammunition. 
  
						

							
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 firearm is a mechanical device which will not last forever, and as such, is subject to wear 
and requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Browning firearms should be 
serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center or by Brownings service facility in 
Arnold, Missouri. Browning cannot assume any responsibility for injuries suffered or caused 
by unauthorized servicing, alterations or  modifications of Browning firearms. 
 
25.  READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in these instructions, on ammunition boxes and with 
all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the most up-
to-date information on the safe handling pro cedures of your Browning gun. Browning assumes 
no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition 
combinations are used.  
 
26.  Browning reserves the right to refuse service on firearms that have been altered, added 
to or substantially changed. Removal of metal from barrel(s), or modification of the firing 
mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to Browning’s refusal of service on such firearms. 
Browning will charge the owner for parts and labor to return the firearm to original Browning 
specifications. 
 
  
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR 
OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER 
FIREARM. FAILURE TO OBEY THIS  WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR 
DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS. 
 
BE CAREFUL!   
  
						

							U.S. Repeating Arms Company 
INCORPORATED 
275  Winchester  Avenue 
Post  Office  Box  30
-300 
New  Haven,  Connecticut  06511 
FORM NO. ML-2-5/88