Winchester 63 .22 Caliber Bolt Action Rifle Instruction Manual
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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. REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, INC. 275 Winchester Avenue New Haven, CT, U.S.A. 06511-1970 Administrative Offices: 275 Winchester Avenue, Morgan, UT, U. S. A. 84050-9333 Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation.
Contents Page Gun safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Terminology and descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Initial cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Oiling the action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Full disassembly/takedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 How to load the magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 How to operate the action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 To unload the magazine and chamber . . . . . . . . .25 Sight adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Mounting a scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Cleaning and maintenance suggestions . . . . . . . .30 Ordering parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Service or repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Questions & Winchester-guns.com . . . . . . . . . . .35 1 New gun ownerÕs record. Use the space below to record information about your new Winchester Model 63 rifle. Serial Number ____________________________________ Caliber __________________________________________ Grade ___________________________________________ Purchase Price ____________________________________ Purchased From ___________________________________ Date of Purchase __________________________________ Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation Made in USA. Printed in USA. ©1997 ¥ KP97082.5/96228
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 handling of any firearm. At all times handle your rifle and any other firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE CAUTIONS, PROPER HANDLING PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS OUT- LINED IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM. 1. Do not carry a loaded gun with a live round in the chamber while walking, running, climbing a tree, crossing a fence or anywhere you might slip or fall, drop the gun or otherwise bump or jar the gun. A gun that is dropped, bumped, or jarred with a cham- bered round might accidentally discharge even with the safety on, causing serious injury to you or some- one else. When a round is chambered keep the safe- ty on until you are ready to shoot. 2. Do not rely on the safety to prevent accidental discharge. Many safeties merely block the trigger and prevent firing by pulling the trigger. The safety may not prevent an accidental discharge due to MODEL63 SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE In 1933 Winchester introduced the Model 63 rifle. It was an improved variation on the Model 1903 which had been made only for an old style Winchester 22 cartridge called the Ò22 Winchester Automatic Rimfire Smokeless.Ó The Model 1903 was the first Winchester semiautomatic firearm of any type. The new Model 63 soon proved a success. It incor- porated the more modern 22 caliber Long Rifle car- tridge. It was like the 1903 in many ways Ñ but with slight improvements in some areas. It was a quick handling, easy-to-use design with traditional craftsmanship and elegant design. Its blow-back semi-auto action proved highly reliable. Its stock- positioned loading port convenient. The quick take- down system was handy. And its forearm-mounted cocking system (called the operating sleeve) has always been regarded as extremely functional. Despite the differences between the Õ03 and the 63, the design of the 63 can still be attributed to the great Winchester designer, Thomas Crossley Johnson. The last of the original 63s was produced over 35 years ago. Your new Model 63 is faithful in nearly every way Ñ with a level of beautiful finish and fine engraving that you would usually associate only with Winchesters of the Highly Finished Rifles era at the turn of the century. Study all of the instructions in this manual carefully to be sure you have covered all information about your Model 63. 23
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. 13. Store your gun in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children and separated from stored ammunition. 14. Never alter any parts of your gun. Any alter- ations or adjustments that may become necessary to the operating mechanism should be performed by a qualified gunsmith. 15. Hunting from elevated surfaces such as tree stands is dangerous. Doing so may increase the risk of han- dling any firearm. Always make certain that the stand being used is safe, sturdy and stable. Always make certain your firearm is unloaded when it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always make cer- tain that your firearm is not dropped from the stand or dropped while it is being taken up or down from the stand. 16. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other seri- ous physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. dropping, jarring, or bumping a gun. 3. Use only ammunition for which the gun is cham- bered as indicated on the barrel, to prevent exces- sive pressure and possible serious personal injury. 4. Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause seri- ous personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive pressure. Reload only after proper instruc- tion and in strict compliance with instruction and data contained in current reloading manuals. 5. Never point a gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. Always keep it pointed in a safe direction in case of accidental discharge. 6. Always check to ensure that the barrel is free of obstructions before loading and using the gun. If you experience light recoil or off sound, check the barrel for an obstruction. 7. Before firing, clean any grease or oil out of barrel with cleaning rod and patch. Grease or heavy accu- mulation of oil can cause excessive pressure and result in serious personal injury. 8. Keep barrel, chamber and action free of rust. Rust in the barrel and chamber can cause excessive pres- sures resulting in serious injury. A rusted, pitted or eroded barrel should be replaced. 9. Use hearing protection to prevent ear damage from repeated exposure to gunfire. 10. Always use proper shooting glasses to prevent eye injury from flying particles. 45
6 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 originals. The styling of the Model 63 is uncommonly balanced. And its good looks are matched by equally balanced handling and natural shouldering. MODEL63 FEATURES The receiver top is machined to accept a groove-type scope mount. Even though it is a takedown design, the special way that the bar- rel and receiver top stay together locks in precision and assures accuracy no matter how many times you take down your rifle. The buttstock loading system is conve- nient and easy for any hands, young or old. Loading the magazine is performed with the rifle comfortably cradled in your arm. (opposite side) Sights are made to handle rough conditions. Front and rear sights are drift adjustable for windage. The rear sight also features an elevator system for quick elevation changes. 7 FIGURE1 Operating the action is fast and convenient with the unique operating sleeve design. Push in on the end of the sleeve to work the action. Depressing then turning the operating sleeve tip locks the action open. Semiautomatic blow-back action design. The Model 63 is based on the Model 1903, which was the first semiauto made by Winchester. The basic design proved so reliable that it lead to the development of a full line of Winchester rimfire and centerfire semiautos. The magazine tube is mounted in the buttstock. A twist on the knob and it partially removes for loading or fully removes for easy unloading.
98 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 general fea- tures and benefits of the Model 63 design. For general parts terminology, refer to Figure 2A. For breech bolt and bolt slide terminology refer to figures 2B and 2C. The Winchester Model 63 is also shown disassem- bled to the extent necessary in order to follow GENERALDESCRIPTION The Model 63 is a semiautomatic rifle that allows the shooter to fill the magazine and shoot consecu- tive rounds Ñ taking loaded rounds from the tubular magazine to the chamber automatically Ñ until the magazine is empty. After each cartridge fires, the action automatically ejects the empty cartridge out the ejection port to the right. The action is operated manually using a cocking system mounted on the forearm tip. The rod protruding from the tip is called the operating sleeve. Pushing it fully in (rearward) opens the action: extracting and ejecting any car- tridge in the chamber and loading a cartridge (if pre- sent) from the magazine into the chamber. The action itself uses a blowback design, where the firing of the cartridge actually begins the rearward motion of the bolt. Inertia completes the boltÕs motion rearward, cycling the action. The magazine is loaded through a port in the right side of the butt- FIGURE2A Forearm Magazine Buttplate Ejection Port Trigger Buttstock Muzzle Loading Port Operating Sleeve Rear Sight Takedown Screw Front Sight ReceiverSafety
11 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 the barrel, toward the receiver. U.S. Repeating Arms Co. can assume no responsi- bility for incidents which occur through use of car- tridges of nonstandard dimension or those develop- ing pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition ManufacturerÕs Institute) estab- lished standards. Winchester ammunition is always an excellent choice for your new Winchester rifle, delivering the unmatched performance and dependability you want. DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOR- OUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE. 10 Extractor Ejector Bolt Face Bolt Rear of firing pinReceiver FIGURE2B FIGURE2C Serial Number. Record it for future reference. FIGURE3 Hammer Hammer spring Cross bolt safety Takedown screwMagazine Follower Throat of Magazine (Bottom view)
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 clockwise or counterclockwise as explained under Ò How to Operate the ActionÓ later in this manual. It is a good idea to always wear eye protection when disassembling any firearm to prevent springs or spring-tensioned parts from injuring you. Carefully follow the unloading instructions found 1312 INITIALCLEANING Some metal parts of your new rifle have been coated at the factory with a rust preventative compound. Before using your new Model 63, clean the anti-rust compound from the inside of the barrel, receiver, breech bolt mechanism and the action chamber areas. A high quality, light weight gun oil should be used to remove this compound and to give your gun its first lubrication. Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under ÒCleaning and Maintenance SuggestionsÓ found later in this book- let. Take down your rifle for cleaning as explained under ÒFull Disassembly/Take downÓ explained later in this manual. First lubrication suggestions are also outlined below. If your new Model 63 is for collectorÕs purposes and you wish to store it for a long period of time, it is permissible to leave the rust preventative compound in place and keep your Model 63 in its box for maxi- mum protection during long-term storage. IMPORTANT: CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE BARREL AND CHAMBER TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND OTHER POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRING YOUR GUN. OILING THEACTION Before the first firing, and with your rifle disassem- bled as explained below, it is important to wipe the mechanism clean and apply a few drops of quality oil on the following surfaces (see Figure 4). ¥ On the bearing surfaces of the internal hammer. ¥ Inside top of the front portion of the receiver. ¥ Breech bolt, on all sides. ¥ All internal surfaces that slide against each other. Lightly oil the action at these points FIGURE4
1514 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 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS ON THE LIST ACCOMPANYING YOUR RIFLE. later in this manual to assure there are no rounds in the magazine, chamber or feed areas before taking down your rifle. DISASSEMBLYÑ 1. Remove the magazine from the buttstock by turn- ing the Magazine plug handle about 1/8 turn coun- terclockwise and then pulling the inner magazine tube out rearward from the outer magazine tube 2. Begin to takedown the rifle by loosening the takedown screw on the rear of receiver (see Figure 5). To prevent dropping either half, itÕs a good idea to do this with the rifle laying on a table, on top of a padded surface like a soft rag or other non-marring protection. 3. Separate the gun into two halves by pulling the butt stock to the rear and forearm to the front (see Figure 6). Your rifle is now in two compact halves. 3. This exposes most of the internal mechanisms to Carefully loosen the take down screw at the rear of the receiver. FIGURE5 FIGURE6 With the rifle laying down, care- fully pull the two halves apart.
16 (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 clockwise about 1/8 turn until it stops in the locked position. 7. Your Model 63 is now fully assembled. OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Ñ ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. PRIOR TO USING LIVE AMMUNITION, FAMILIAR- IZE YOURSELF THOROUGHLY WITH THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Get accustomed to the feel of your new gun Ñ know the forces required to operate the action,* to pull the trigger, to work the action, and above all, know how to place your rifleÕs safety in the Òon safeÓ Your Model 63 will now be in these pieces (see Figure 7): ¥ Barrel/forearm half (receiver portion) ¥ Buttstock half (frame portion) ¥ Inner magazine tube The internal hammer can be lowered for better cleaning access by pulling the trigger and slowly lowering the internal hammer with your thumb to the dropped/forward position (see Figure 8). REASSEMBLYÑ 1. Cock the hammer (if it was previously dropped) back to the full cock position with your thumb. 2. Slide the buttstock half (frame) into the barrel/forearm half (receiver portion) from the rear 17 FIGURE7 Barrel/forearm half FIGURE8 Full disassemblyButtstock half Inner magazine tube The hammer can be low- ered to the dropped posi- tion for easier cleaning. FIGURE9 Slide the two halves together. Do not force. Make sure the take down screw starts correctly into the threads.