Winchester 1885 Cenrefire Rifle Instructions Manual

6. BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS, for the safety of both your gun and yourself. 
Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of othe r obstructions may inadvertently lodge in a 
barrel bore. It takes only one small obstructi on to cause dangerously increased pressures 
that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest rifle barrels. 
BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN 
THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE 
COMPLETELY EMPTY. PLACE THE SAF ETY IN THE...

11. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. 
Particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot 
at water or hard object. 
12. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLES CHAMBER BEFO RE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A 
TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. 
Refer to  Unloading The Rifle  for instructions on the unloading of your rifle. Never 
place your loaded rifle on or against a fe nce, tree, car or other similar object. 
13. WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING....

20. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in this instruction book, on ammunition boxes and 
with all accessories that you inst all on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the 
most up-to-date information on the safe  handling procedures of your Browning gun. 
Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper gun 
accessories or ammunition combinations are used. 
21. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING. 
Your rifle is a mechanical device which will not...

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