Winchester 94 Lever Action Rifle Owners Manual

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Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle OwnerÕs Manual
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Important instructions for 
Winchester Model 94 
Lever Action Rifle
U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc.
275 Winchester Ave.
New Haven, CT, U. S. A. 06511-1970
Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation. 
Use the space below to record information about your
new Model 94 rifle.
Model _________________________________________
Caliber ________________________________________
Serial Number  __________________________________
Purchased From  _________________________________
Date of Purchase...

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Contents Page
Gun safety warnings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Terminology and descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Serial number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
General Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Ammunition  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Initial...

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GUNSAFETYWARNINGS
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSURE
PROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDLING. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR FAIL-
URE 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 responsi-
bilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can
be the difference between life and death. There is no
excuse for careless or...

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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
obstruction.
7. Before firing, clean any grease or oil out of barrel with
cleaning rod and patch. Grease or heavy accumulation 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 pressures
resulting in serious...

GENERALDESCRIPTION
Your new Model 94 rifle is a modern version of the most
famous of all lever action rifles. With a few minor excep-
tions, the action is identical to the way the originals were
made in 1894. Yet youÕll find that todayÕs manufacturing
equipment and technology make it possible to produce a
rifle with more precision, closer metal-to-wood fits and
tighter overall tolerances than possible in earlier times.
WeÕre sure that the greatest Winchester gunmakers of the
past would  be very proud of...

manual hammer stop built into the receiver, as well as our
rebounding hammer system. This rifle also contains an
automatic hammer stop which blocks the hammer from
striking the firing pin until the trigger is pulled. These
advanced features move the traditional Model 94 design
to a new level of convenience and safety. All features are
explained in detail later in this manual.
Some versions may vary slightly in appearance. For exam-
ple ÒBig BoreÓ versions have a slightly scalloped receiver
Ñ but basic...

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All models are drilled and tapped for a scope mount, and
some are supplied with a scope included. With a scope and
the right caliber your Model 94 can reach well out to 200 yards
and beyond. 
Models come in large or standard loop
designs.
Metal-to-metal tolerances
of todayÕs 94 are much
tighter than ever before.
Some models are supplied with special, see-
through scope mounts, allowing the use of
both the scope and open sights.
Several options of stocks are
available . . . from elegant
walnut stocks...

FIGURE 1D
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The side ejection receiver configuration found on
all new Model 94s ejects cartridges out to the
right, under your top-mounted scope. This is a
major difference between the original Model 94s
and is a significant improvement hunters wanted
for many years.  The ultra-strong breech block design has
stood the test of time and is a main reason
for the Model 94Õs accuracy. 
The cold forged chrome
molybdenum steel barrel is
of the same material and
rifling technology
employed on our famous-...

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AMMUNITION
Your Winchester Model 94 is designed to shoot modern
factory cartridges only. The caliber of your new Model 94
is inscribed on the barrel near the receiver. Use only
ammunition for which your Model 94 is chambered Ñ as
indicated on the barrel Ñ to prevent excessive pressure
and possible serious injury.
Winchester ammunition is always an excellent choice for
your new Winchester rifle, delivering the unmatched per-
formance and dependability you want. 
MAKE SURE YOU USE ONLY THE EXACT...