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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
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    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. 
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    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). 
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    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.
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    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
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    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
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    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.
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    							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.”
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    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
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    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 
    						
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    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.
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    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! 
     
      
    						
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