Winchester 94 Lever Action Rifle Owners Manual

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the inside of the barrel, receiver, cartridge feed mecha-
nism and the action/chamber areas. A high quality, light
gun oil should be used to remove this compound and to
give your new gun its first lubrication. Clean the barrel
using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under
ÒCleaning and Maintenance SuggestionsÓ found later in
this manual. First lubrication suggestions are outlined
below.
If your new Model 94 is for collectorÕs purposes only, it is
permissible to leave the rust preventative compound...

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HAMMER POSITIONSÑ
The rebounding hammer on your Model 94 has two 
positions as follows:
1. Rebound or ÒsafetyÓ position. This position 
(See Figure 3) takes the place of the dropped and half-
cocked positions found on earlier models. The rebounding
feature of the hammer essentially eliminates the dropped
position. The hammer only travels to the dropped posi-
tion momentarily after the trigger has been pulled withthe hammer cocked. The hammer then automatically
moves to the rebound position.
THE...

MANUALHAMMER STOPÑ
The manual hammer stop is a modern feature built into the
action of your Model 94 to provide an additional level of
safety when it is in the on position.
ÒOnÓ Position.When the hammer stop is pushed all the way
to the right it is in the on position (See Figure 5-A). In this
position it blocks the hammer from striking the firing pin. 
THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED POSITION OF
THE HAMMER FOR ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN
FIRING IS IMMINENT. 
ÒOffÓ Position. When the hammer stop is pushed all the
way...

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3. While holding the hammer back apply just enough
pressure on the trigger and finger lever to release the ham-
mer from the full-cock position. Immediately remove your
finger from the trigger and slowly and carefully allow the
hammer to lower into the rebound position 
(See Figure 6-B).
TRIGGERSTOP
It is important that the breech be fully closed before your
rifle is fired. To help assure that this is always the case,
your Model 94 has a trigger stop mechanism. To fire your
rifle it is necessary for...

on this rifle is engaged, it is designed to prevent acciden-
tal discharge. However, this mechanism will not necessar-
ily prevent the accidental discharge of this firearm as a
result of jarring or abuse such as occurs when a firearm is
dropped. 
ALWAYS ASSUME THAT YOUR GUN CAN BE
FIRED AT ANY TIME, EVEN WITH ALL SAFETY
MECHANISMS ENGAGED. 
Whenever you are not actually firing your rifle always be
certain that your gun is pointed in a safe direction.
Continually be aware of the position of the manual...

the top of the receiver. (You may want to apply a remov-
able locking compound to each screw to assure they stay
secure under the effects of recoil). The mount with two
holes parallel to the receiver is mounted on the front of
the receiver. The mount with holes side by side (perpen-
dicular to the receiver) mounts at the back. 
IMPORTANT:  The Òsee-throughÓ mounts provided with
some Model 94s are slanted front to back. They should be
installed with the slant toward the front. 
3. Once the mounts are in...

POSITION AND THE MANUAL HAMMER STOP
INTO THE ÒONÓ POSITION.
Throughout this manual the ÒactionÓ refers to the mecha-
nism of a firearm which loads and secures the cartridge in
the chamber. If the action resists closing, do not force it.
Small pieces of grit or other obstructions can make it diffi-
cult to close the action. Make sure all surfaces are clean if
any unusual resistance is felt. However, remember that
this is a finely fitted action purposely made with tight fit-
ting tolerances. This assures...

MANUAL HAMMER STOP IN THE ON POSI-
TION, AND THEN PLACE THE HAMMER INTO
THE SAFETY (REBOUND), POSITION UPON
CLOSING THE ACTION.
LOADING THE MAGAZINEÑ 
The magazine is loaded through the port on the right side
of the receiver. 
1. With the action closed and the manual hammer stop in 
the ÒonÓ position and the hammer in the safety (rebound)
position, press the spring cover inward with the tip of the
first cartridge until all but the rim has entered the loading
port (See Figure 10). 
2. Then, insert the...

BLE SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELF OR
OTHERS. 
UNLOADINGPROCEDURES
Fully unloading your rifle when storing your rifle or in
other appropriate situations is essential to safe gun han-
dling. 
BEFORE UNLOADING, CHECK TO ASSURE
THAT THE MANUAL HAMMER STOP IS IN THE
ON POSITION (SAFE) BY PUSHING IT FROM
LEFT TO RIGHT. KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY
FROM THE TRIGGER WHEN CYCLING THE
ACTION.
IMPORTANT: 
1. With the gun pointed in a safe direction and your fin-
ger off the trigger, swing the finger lever downward fully....

and ejected, immediately lower the hammer to the safe
(rebound) position as explained previously.
IN THECASE OF AMISFIRE
Only rarely will modern factory ammunition experience a
misfire. If this ever happens to you when shooting your
Model 94 please follow these instructions carefully. 
CAUTION: IN CASE OF MISFIRE, KEEP THE
BARREL POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION,
PLACE THE MANUAL HAMMER STOP IN THE
ON POSITION AND CAREFULLY OPEN
ACTION WHILE AVOIDING DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO THE BREECH BY YOURSELF AND 
OTHERS....