Winchester 1885 Rimfire Rifle Instructions Manual
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TO LOAD ANOTHER ROUND FOR THE NEXT SHOT— 1. Swing the finger lever fully down, ejecting the fired cartridge case from the chamber. 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. 3. 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. SIGHTADJUSTMENTS 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 found on most Model 1885 rifles. BEFORE MAKING ANY SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS, 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 14). To raise 19 components following instructions under “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions.” If this does not solve the problem, your rifle should be serviced by a qualified gunsmith, or, by a Winchester Firearms Authorized Repair Center (ARC) which you can locate on the web at www.winchesterguns.com). FIRINGPROCEDURES IMPORTANT: WHEN YOU ARE PREPARING TO SHOOT, IT IS ALWAYS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU BE TOTALLY SURE OF YOUR TARGET. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF ALL OBJECTS BEHIND YOUR TARGET. KNOW THE EXACT LOCATION OF PERSONS WITH YOU AND ANY OTHERS IN YOUR VICINITY. PICK YOUR TARGET WISELY AND CAREFULLY. Begin with a loaded cartridge in the chamber, the hammer in the half cock position and your finger off the trigger: 1. Firmly position your thumb on the hammer and draw the hammer back to the full cock position (Figure 13). YOUR RIFLE IS NOW READY TO FIRE. 2. Firmly shoulder your gun, take aim, and when on target pull the trigger smoothly, without jerking. 18 FIGURE13 Firmly position your thumb on the hammer and carefully pull back to the cocked position
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 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 15). 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. 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). 2120 FIGURE14 Lift up on the notch holder and move the elevator forward or rearward with your fingers FIGURE15 Tap carefully (Do not mar the barrel or sight)
THERE IS NO CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER. 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: CLEANINGPROCEDURES— 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. 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. 23 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. SCOPEMOUNT/ SIGHTS— The Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall is 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 (not included). A variety of sights are available from major sight manufacturers. HAMMEREXTENSION Hammer extensions are not recommend for use with the Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall single shot. Using one may cause misfires. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCESUGGESTIONS The Model 1885 Low Wall will function better and more reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING PROCEDURES, ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN 22 FIGURE16 Bead Notch Target's bull's-eye Correct sight picture
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. OTHERCLEANINGSUGGESTIONS— • Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver or other parts. It can drain down into the wood and soften it — causing permanent damage and loos- ening 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. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING THE FIRING PIN— After extensive shooting (about 1,000 rounds) it is important to clean the firing pin system on your Model 1885 rimfire rifle. The following instructions are for the Low Wall Rimfire model only. Follow them carefully: CHECK AGAIN TO BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER IS UNLOADED. VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE SURE NO CARTRIDGE IS PRESENT. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL CLEANING PROCEDURES. 1. Close the action. 2. Cock the hammer to full cock. 3. Carefully loosen the firing pin retaining screw using a small, gunsmithing-type screwdriver (Figure 17). 4. Remove the firing pin retaining screw by lifting it up, out of the hole in the top of the breech block. Be sure to capture the firing pin and spring as they are 25 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 lightly 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” explained earlier in 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. 6. INSPECT THE BARREL AND CHAMBER TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT NO PATCHES HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY LEFT IN THEM. REMOVE ANY THAT REMAIN. 24
deposits. Also clean the firing pin and spring with solvent. Wipe or swab away any oil after cleaning. 6. Reassemble the firing pin spring on the firing pin (Figure 18). Make sure the tip of the firing pin is vertical and that the machined retaining slot in the side of the firing pin is positioned on the left side (Figure 19). 7. Insert the firing pin and spring into the recess in the breech block and hold fully in. At the same time, insert the firing pin retaining screw down into its hole in the top of the breech block (Figure 20). 8. Tighten the retaining screw snugly. Your rifle is now fully reassembled. NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL 1885 APART BEYOND WHAT IS 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.” 27 freed from the firing pin recess in the breech block. The firing pin is under spring force and may be lost if not carefully retained during removal. 5. Using a cotton swab with solvent, clean the interior of the firing pin recess completely. Aerosol cleaners may also be helpful in forcing away accumulated 26 FIGURE18 The tip of the firing pin must be in the vertical position with the indent on the left sideBefore inserting into the firing pin recess, place the firing pin spring over the end of the firing pin FIGURE17 Capture the firing pin and spring as the retaining screw is removed Use a small screwdriver to remove the firing pin retaining screw FIGURE20 Tighten the retaining screw Insert the firing pin and spring into the recess. Hold in position while you drop the retaining screw into position FIGURE19
2928 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. WINCHESTERGUNS.COM U.S. Repeating Arms Company offers an information resource for you on the world wide web. • List of authorized service centers. • Customer service information. • Answers to many technical and historical questions. • Links to helpful sites. • Visit www.winchesterguns.com PARTS, SERVICE, REPAIR ANDQUESTIONS If your Winchester firearm should ever need repair or service, it is best to utilize one of our Authorized Service Centers. In some cases, it is appropriate to use the Winchester Service Center in Arnold, MO. A list of Authorized Service Centers is 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 authorization 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 firearm. Parts listings, Service Center lists, service procedures and general product information are also found on the web at: www.winchesterguns.com. GENERALPRODUCT ANDHISTORICALQUESTIONS— 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, UT 84050-9333 1-800-945-5237 (toll free) PARTS, SERVICE, REPAIRSTATUS ANDTECHNICALQUESTIONS— Winchester Rifles and Shotguns Parts & Service 3005 Arnold Tenbrook Road Arnold, MO 83010-9406 1-800-322-4626 (toll free)
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.
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 ON SAFE POSITION. 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 w ith a cleaning rod and patch as described in Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions. Before the first firing, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch, and wipe away any anti-rust compound in the action/chamber areas. 7. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE WHEN NOT IN USE. REFER TO UNLOADING THE RIFLE FOR AN EXPLANATION OF HOW TO UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE PROPERLY. As a safety precaution, it is preferable to disassemble your gun for storage. Store your gun and ammunition separately -- well beyond th e reach of children. Take all safeguards to ensure your rifle does not become availa ble to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. 8. USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION. The barrel and action of this rifle have been made with substantial safety margins over the pressures developed by established Am erican commercial loads. Nevertheless, Browning assumes no liability for incidents wh ich occur through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimensions which develop pressu res 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 a cartridge s fired, DO NOT LOAD ANOTHER CARTRIDGE INTO THE CHAMBER. Open the action and remove all cartridges from the magazine, chamber and action ar eas. With the action open, glance down the barrel to make sure that an 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 can cause extensive damage to your gun an d possible serious injury to yourself and others. MAKE SURE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE AREA THAT YOU DISCHARGE A FIREARM. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE TO AMMUNITION OR CLEANING A FIREARM. Lead exposure can be obtained from discha rging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition. Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious injury. 9. 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 certain the gun is unloaded. 10. KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE UNLOADING, LOADING, UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT.
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. Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors (shooting ear plugs or muffs) to guard agains t such damage. Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Allow proper distance (eye relief) between the scope and your eye when firing a scoped rifl e or shotgun. Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm and any pe rsons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict serious injury. Also, wear ey e protection when disassembling and cleaning your shotgun to pr event the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned parts, solvent or other agents from contacting your eyes. 14. DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE even with the safety in the on safe position. Be extr emely careful while hunting or during any shooting activity, to a void dropping any firearm. 15. IF YOUR RIFLE 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 cartridge. If the primer is indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm. If the primer is not i ndented, your firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malf unction should be corrected before further use. 16. BE DEFENSIVE AND ON GUARD AGAINST UNSAFE GUN HANDLING AROUND YOU AND OTHERS. Dont be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe other shooters violating any of these safety precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices. 17. BE CERTAIN YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING. Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being cl eaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your gun is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the mechanic al function of any firearm with live ammunition. 18. TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY -- ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND NONSHOOTERS. Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage enrolling in hunting/shooting safety courses. 19. NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TA KE ANY TYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING. Your vision and judgment could be danger ously impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others.
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 last forever, and as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic in spection, adjustment and servic e. Browning firearms should be serviced by a Browning Recommended Se rvice 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. 22. BROWNING RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFU SE SERVICE ON FIREARMS THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED, ADDED TO OR SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED. Removal of metal from barrel(s), or modi fication of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to Brownings refu sal of service on such firearms. Browning will charge the owner parts and labor to return the firearm to original Browning specifications. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTE R THE TRIGGER, SAFETY OR PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR AN Y OTHER FIREARM. FAILURE TO OBEY THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS. BE CAREFUL!