Winchester 1885 Cenrefire Rifle Instructions Manual
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1. Firmly position your thumb on the hammer and draw the hammer back to the full cock position (Figure 12). YOUR RIFLE IS NOW READY TO FIRE. 2. Firmly shoulder your gun, take aim and when on target pull the trigger smoothly, without jerking. TO LOAD ANOTHER ROUND FOR THE NEXT SHOT — 1. Swing the finger lever fully down, extracting or ejecting the fired cartridge case from the chamber on the ejector models. As it is ejected, it will strike the shell deflector. (Figures 9 and 10). 2. Insert another round fully into the chamber. 3. Close the action by returning the lever upward. The closing of the action will leave the hammer in a cocked “ready-to-fire” position. 4. WHEN FIRING IS COMPLETED OR WHEN SHOOTING IS NO LONGER IMMINENT, IMMEDIATELY RETURN THE HAMMER TO THE HALF COCK POSITION. IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU MOVE ON OR CONTINUE TO HUNT WITH YOUR HAMMER IN THE FULL COCK, FIRE POSITION.SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS OPEN SIGHT ADJUSTMENT — All Model 1885 rifles are fitted with open sights. The style and adjustment system may vary. The proper procedure is to shoot a group with the sights set as they come from the factory (intermediate position on both elevation and windage), and then make incremental adjustments to move the sight blade and elevator to position the group on your target. The procedures below are for the type of open sights 19 03-101_WFA_1885 Centerfire 7/17/03 11:16 AM Page 19
found on current Model 1885 rifles.BEFORE MAKING ANY SIGHT ADJUST- MENTS, MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS FULLY UNLOADED AND THE ACTION IS OPEN. UP OR DOWN ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS — Adjusting elevation on your Model 1885 requires you to lift up the rear sight blade on your rifle’s rear sight with your fingers and move the notched elevator either forward or backward (Figure 13). To raise point of impact, use your fingers to lift up on the blade and slide the elevator rearward. Adjusting the sight to make your gun shoot lower is just the opposite — move the elevator forward. Remember: • Move the blade up to shoot higher . • Move the blade down to shoot lower . RIGHT OR LEFT WINDAGE ADJUSTMENTS — On most Model 1885 sights, the entire rear sight is 20 FIGURE 13 Lift up on the notch holder and move the elevator forward or rearward with your fingers 03-101_WFA_1885 Centerfire 7/17/03 11:16 AM Page 20
dovetailed in the barrel. To adjust for windage, gently move the rear sight to the right or left by tapping at the dovetail using a wood or fiber dowel or hammer that will not mar the sight (Figure 14). If you tap to the right your gun will shoot more to the right. Moving the rear sight to the left is just as easily done. Note how much you adjust the sight as you sight-in your Model 1885. Remember: • Move the rear sight to the right to shoot farther to the right on the target. • Move the rear sight to the left to shoot farther to the left on the target. Care should be taken not to mar the finish or bend sight components when adjustments are made. The front sight bead is also held in a dovetail on the barrel. It is possible to make windage adjustments by tapping it to one side or the other, just like the rear sight. Remember, when adjusting the front sight you get the opposite results: move to the right and you shoot more to the left, move the bead to the left and you’ll shoot more to the right. 21 FIGURE 14 Tap carefully (Do not mar the barrel or sight) 03-101_WFA_1885 Centerfire 7/17/03 11:16 AM Page 21
All sight adjustments — of course — are a matter of trial and error. Remember, it is usually necessary to reset your sights when you change type or even brand of ammunition. Front and rear sight dovetails should be snug.SIGHT PICTURE — The correct sight picture for the sights on your Model 1885 is with the front bead resting in the U-shaped notch in the sight blade. The bead itself should rest directly under the point of impact (Figure 16). For example, if you were shooting a conventional small bore target, the round, black bull’s-eye would appear to rest on top of the front bead. SCOPE MOUNT / SIGHTS — Some Winchester Model 1885 rifles are drilled and tapped for scope mounts. See your Winchester firearms dealer to purchase the scope mount base and rings appropriate for your Model 1885. The rear tang is drilled and tapped to accept a tang-mounted peep sight (included with some models). A variety of sights are available from major sight manufacturers. 22 FIGURE 15 Height adjustment knob Windage knob 03-101_WFA_1885 Centerfire 7/17/03 11:16 AM Page 22
REAR TANG PEEP SIGHT ADJUSTMENT — Certain models of the 1885 have a rear-tang peep sight. This sight is highly accurate and adjustable for windage and elevation. Simply raise the sight into position. Turn the knurled knob on the height adjustment clockwise to raise the sight, or shoot higher (Figure 13). Turn counter- clockwise to lower the sight or to shoot lower. Turn the windage knob located on the right side of the sight (Figure 13), away from you or clockwise to adjust the point of impact to the right. Turn the knob towards you or counterclockwise to adjust the point of impact to the left. Each click on both height and windage is equal to 1/2 minute of angle.HAMMER EXTENSION Hammer extensions are not recommend for use with the Winchester Model 1885 single shot. Using one may cause misfires.CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS The Model 1885 will function better and more 23 FIGURE 16 Bead Notch Target's bull's-eye Correct sight picture 03-101_WFA_1885 Centerfire 7/17/03 11:16 AM Page 23
reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean.BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING PROCEDURES, ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN THERE IS NO CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAM- BER. ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION WHEN CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL1885.You should clean your Model 1885 after every day of shooting and more often if it becomes excessively dirty. A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the 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 lever), be sure to give your gun a thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem before seeking the services of one of our Authorized Repair Centers, our service facility or a competent gunsmith. To clean your firearm, follow the general outline below:CLEANING PROCEDURES — BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER IS UNLOADED. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL CLEANING PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO NOT TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION FULLY BEFORE BEGINNING ANY CLEANING PROCEDURE.1. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable for the bore diameter of your rifle. Make sure the patch is large enough for a snug fit in the bore. 24 03-101_WFA_1885 Centerfire 7/17/03 11:16 AM Page 24
Insert the rod and patch into the barrel at the breech end and run it back and forth several times. If clean- ing is performed from the muzzle end, always use a crown protector. Be careful not to strike the crown of the muzzle with the handle end of the rod. Damage to this area can affect the accuracy of the rifle. 2. Inspect the chamber and bore for brass, copper and powder fouling. A normal amount of powder residue can be expected and is not serious. It can usually 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. If cast lead bullets are used a lead solvent may be used as well to fully clean the bore. Follow the instructions on all solvents and cleaners. 3. After fouling has been removed the bore should be wiped dry. Then pass a slightly oiled patch through the bore, for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is recommended. 4. Wipe all exposed metal surfaces of the receiver, forearm and barrel with a clean rag. Finger marks should be removed because they provide a place where moisture can accumulate. Any dried oil in the receiver area should also be removed. 5. Then lightly oil your gun at the points described under “Initial Cleaning” on page 10 of this manual. Ordinary good judgment will, of course, indicate that the metal of the gun should receive a light film of oil any time the rifle has been exposed to weather or handling. Remember, the polished, finely fitted surfaces of the receiver and action mechanisms must always have a thin film of oil. Make sure that the surfaces of the breech block, lever components and extractor mechanism parts are especially clean and lightly oiled with a high quality gun oil. Do not use pure silicone or lanolin. 25 03-101_WFA_1885 Centerfire 7/17/03 11:16 AM Page 25
6. INSPECT THE BARREL AND CHAMBER. TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT NO PATCHES HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY LEFT IN THEM. REMOVE ANY THAT REMAIN.7. Wipe all wood surfaces. 8. When transporting only, store your Model 1885 in a quality protective case to prevent scratches and dents. Store in a dry place to prevent corrosion. Store away from children. MAKE SURE YOUR GUN IS UNLOADED AND ALWAYS STORE AMMUNITION SEPARATELY. OTHER CLEANING SUGGESTIONS — • Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver or other parts. It can drain down to the wood and soften it — and cause permanent damage and loosen- ing of the stock. • After extended periods of heavy use, your gun should be taken to one of our Authorized Repair Centers or a qualified gunsmith to have the action disassembled for professional cleaning and lubrication.NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL 1885 APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL. This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. You may permanently mar it by attempting to disassemble the inner mechanism assemblies. If further disassem- bly for service or cleaning is required, take your gun to a Winchester Firearms Authorized Repair Center or a competent gunsmith as explained under “Service or Repair.”PARTS , S ERVICE , R EPAIR & Q UESTIONS If your Winchester rifle or shotgun should ever need service or repair, it is often best to utilize one of our Authorized Service Centers. In some cases it is appropriate to use the Winchester Service Center in 26 03-101_WFA_1885 Centerfire 7/17/03 11:16 AM Page 26
27 Arnold, MO. A list of Authorized Service Centers was included with your new firearm. If you need a new listing, call us. We can help you determine the best place to service your firearm. In order to avoid delays it is important to never send your gun directly to our facility without direct autho- rization from one of our service specialists. This avoids possible delays in obtaining service. Call us for details on how to receive service first, before sending your gun. Parts listings, Service Center lists, service procedures and general product information are also found on the web at: www.winchesterguns.com. GENERAL PRODUCT AND HISTORICAL QUESTIONS — 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, UT 84050-9333 1-800-945-5237 (toll free)PARTS , SERVICE , R EPAIR STATUS AND TECHNICAL QUESTIONS — Winchester Rifles and Shotguns Parts & Service 3005 Arnold Tenbrook Road Arnold, MO 83010-9406 1-800-322-4626 (toll free)CAUTION: PARTS ARE MADE FOR WINCHESTER BRAND GUNS MANUFAC- TURED BY OR FOR U.S. REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, INC., AND SHOULD NOT BE USED IN OTHER GUNS EVEN THOUGH MODELS MAY BE SIMILAR. IMPROPERLY FITTED PARTS MAY BE DANGEROUS. 03-101_WFA_1885 Centerfire 7/17/03 11:16 AM Page 27
You Are Responsible For Firearms Safety As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding re sponsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can mean the di fference between life and death. Fa ilure to follow any of these instructions can cause ex tensive damage to your gun and/or po ssible serious injury or death to yourself and others. There is no excuse for carele ss or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle any firearm with intense resp ect for its power and potential danger. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE CAUTIONS, PROPER HANDLING PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. 1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR RIFLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, even though you are certain that the rifle 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 RIFLES MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICE. The word safety describes a guns trigger block m echanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin block mechanis m. 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 Operations of the Safety for instructions on operation of YOUR guns safety. LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, A SAFETY CAN SOMETIMES FAIL; IT CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. Mechanical safeties merely aid safe gun ha ndling and are no excuse for pointing your rifles muzzle in an unsafe direction. While it is a good idea to test your rifles mechanical safeties periodically for proper function, NEVER TEST IT WHILE YOUR RIFLE IS LOADED OR POINTED IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION Safe gun handling does not stop with your guns mechanical safety devices -- it starts there. Always treat your rifl e with the respect due a load ed, ready-to-fire firearm. 3. WHENEVER YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, OR HA ND IT TO SOMEONE, ALWAYS OPEN THE ACTION IMMEDIATELY, VISUALLY CHECK YOUR RIFLES CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE. Make certain they do not in advertently contain any ammunition. Always keep the chamber empty and safety in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. 4. DO NOT TRANSPORT YOUR RIFLE LOADED, WHETHER IN A SCABBARD, GUN CASE, OR OTHER CONTAINER. 5. HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS TREE STANDS IS DANGEROUS, and 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 firear m is unloaded when it is being taken up to 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 to or down from the stand. Remember , a loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even with the safety in the on safe position.