Winchester 63 .22 Caliber Bolt Action Rifle Instruction Manual

U.S. REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, INC.
275 Winchester Avenue
New Haven, CT, U.S.A. 06511-1970
This is one of the famous line of Winchester
World Standard arms. As one of the Classic
Traditions models you can expect the same
quality and satisfaction as with the original
historic Model 63 introduced over half a 
century ago. And, as with the original, youll
appreciate its economy of design, quick 
handling properties and smooth functioning.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR
MODEL63
.22 CALIBER BOLT ACTION RIFLE
U.S....

Contents Page
Gun safety warnings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General description  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Terminology and descriptions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Serial number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Ammunition  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Initial cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

GUNSAFETYWARNINGS
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERAT-
ING INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY
STUDIED BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
TO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE GUN
HANDLING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS OR FAILURE TO OBEY
ANY SAFETY WARNING MAY RESULT IN
INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS, OR
CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR GUN. 
As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding
responsibilities. How seriously you take these
responsibilities can be the difference between life
and death. There is no excuse for careless or abusive...

11. Never carry a loaded gun in a motor vehicle or
carry one into a dwelling. Always carefully unload
the gun before entering a motor vehicle, a dwelling
or an area such as a camp. Always point a gun in a
safe direction while loading or unloading to prevent
serious injury in case of an accidental discharge.
Never load in the house or in your vehicle.
12. Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or at the sur-
face of water to avoid a ricochet and possible serious
personal injury to yourself or a bystander....

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Convenient cross bolt safety design.Elegantly contoured
pistol grip stock.The quick take-down feature allows you
to easily disassemble your Model 63 into
two halves. Loosening a knob on the rear
of the receiver is all it takes. The take-
down feature also makes it easy to clean
and oil your rifle.
All Model 63 Classic Traditions
feature beautifully finished walnut
stocks and cut checkering. All-steel receiver and steel components. Every
component of every mechanism is of durable
metal Ñ just like the...

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stock. The screw on the rear of the receiver is used
to disconnect the front of the receiver from the rear.
The entire rifle then easily takes down into two con-
venient halves.
TERMINOLOGY ANDDESCRIPTIONS
Descriptions in this booklet generally refer to the
gun in the horizontal position. That is, in the nor-
mal firing position. For example, the muzzle is for-
ward or front; the butt stock is rearward or rear; the
trigger is downward or underneath; the sights are
upward or on top. Figure 1 covers the...

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instructions contained in this book (refer to Figure 7
later in this manual). Throughout this manual the
ÒactionÓ refers to the mechanism of this rifle which
loads and secures the cartridges in the chamber.
SERIALNUMBER
The serial number is located on the bottom of the
forward receiver/frame assembly (barrel half of the
rifle) toward the front (see Figure 3). Record the
serial number at the front of this book for future
reference.
AMMUNITION
The caliber of your Model 63 is inscribed on left
side of...

Avoid applying to much oil. Only a light film is nec-
essary. Excessive oil should be wiped off.
FULL DISASSEMBLY/ TAKEDOWN
Knowing how to easily take down your Model 63 is
important for cleaning and maintenance.
TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RIFLE IS
UNLOADED, OPEN THE ACTION AND
CAREFULLY CHECK THE CHAMBER,
FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TUBE
FOR AMMUNITION. LOCK THE ACTION IN
THE OPEN POSITION.
The action can be locked in the open position by
depressing the operating sleeve and rotating (turn-
ing) the end...

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inspection and cleaning. All normal cleaning and
basic maintenance can be performed with the rifle
at this stage of disassembly.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOUR MODEL 63
NOT BE TAKEN APART FURTHER THAN
THIS. THERE ARE MANY SMALL, FINELY
FITTED PARTS, SMALL PINS, SMALL
SPRINGS AND SPRING-LOADED PARTS
THAT CAN EASILY BECOME DAMAGED
OR LOST. SOME REASSEMBLY PROCE-
DURES REQUIRE SPECIAL TOOLS AND
AN ADVANCED LEVEL OF EXPERTISE TO
ACCOMPLISH. IF YOUR RIFLE SHOULD
NEED FURTHER DISASSEMBLY CON-
TACT ONE OF THE...

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(see Figure 9). This can be done with the bolt in
the locked or unlocked position. Make sure that the
takedown screw doesnÕt obstruct this by pulling it
rearward and making sure it stays aligned
5. With the two halves correctly in place, carefully
turn the takedown screw in the clockwise direction.
Screw it in until it is finger tight with a fair amount
of finger pressure.
6. Reinsert the inner magazine tube. To lock it in
place, turn it until its retainer pin falls into the
retainer slot, then turn...