Winchester 94 Lever Action Rifle Owners Manual

							2. Place the manual hammer stop in the ÒoffÓ position 
(See Figure 14) by pushing it from right to left. 
YOUR RIFLE IS NOW READY TO FIRE. 
3. Firmly shoulder your gun, take aim and when on target
pull the trigger smoothly, without jerking. After firing, let
the trigger return to the fully forward position. 
SPECIAL NOTE ON TRIGGER PULL: When pulling
the trigger an initial 
Òtake-upÓ section can be felt. This
longer, initial pull is an added safety feature of your
Model 94. It serves to drop an internal hammer block
that is positioned between the hammer and receiver. The
hammer block prevents the hammer from striking the fir-
ing pin until you pull the trigger to fire the rifle. 
TO CHAMBER ANOTHER ROUND FOR THE NEXT SHOTÑ
1. Swing the finger lever fully down extracting and eject-ing the fired cartridge case from the chamber. 
2. Close the action by returning the finger lever upward.
The closing of the action will transfer a new cartridge
from the magazine to the chamber, leaving the hammer
in a cocked Òready to fireÓ position. 
3. WHEN THROUGH FIRING ALWAYS IMMEDI-
ATELY PLACE THE MANUAL HAMMER STOP
IN THE ÒONÓ POSITION (SEE FIGURE 15), AND
THE HAMMER IN THE SAFETY (REBOUND)
POSITION (REFER BACK TO FIGURE 6).
To fire additional cartridges from the magazine, simply
work the finger lever downward fully and return it to the
original upward position and repeat the firing sequence
again.
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FIGURE 15
Push the hammer stop from
left to right to the ÒonÓ
(safe) position
FIGURE 14Pushing the hammer
stop off with 
your finger
Top view 
						

							WHEN FIRING IS COMPLETED OR WHEN
SHOOTING IS NO LONGER IMMINENT, IMME-
DIATELY RETURN THE MANUAL HAMMER
STOP TO THE ÒONÓ (SAFE) POSITION AND
RETURN THE HAMMER TO THE REBOUND
POSITION. 
IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD YOU MOVE ON OR CONTINUE TO
HUNT WITH YOUR HAMMER OR SAFETY IN
THE FIRE POSITION.
SIGHTADJUSTMENTS
All Model 94 rifles are fitted with open sights. The style
and adjustment system may vary between models and
grades. 
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 incre-
mental adjustments to move the sight blade and blade
holder to position the group on your target. The proce-
dures below are for the type of open sights found on cur-
rent Model 94 rifles.
BEFORE MAKING ANY SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS,
MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS FULLY
UNLOADED AND THE MUZZLE IS POINTED IN
A SAFE DIRECTION. PLACE THE HAMMER IN
THE REBOUND POSITION AND THE MANUAL
HAMMER STOP INTO THE ÒONÓ POSITION.
UP OR DOWN ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTSÑ
Adjusting elevation on your Model 94 requires you to lift
up the rear notch blade holder on your rifleÕs rear sight
with your fingers and move the notched elevator either
forward or backward (see Figure 16). To raise point of
impact, use your fingers to lift up on the blade and slide
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FIGURE 16Move the elevator 
forward to shoot lower, rearward
to shoot higher.
Lift up on the blade holder
Sight 
elevator 
						

							the elevator rearward. Adjusting the sight to make your
gun shoot lower is just the opposite Ñ move the elevator
forward. Remember: 
¥ Move the blade and holder up
to shoot higher.
¥ Move the blade and holder down
to shoot lower.
For finer elevation adjustments the sight blade itself can
be moved up or down. This is done by loosening the two
screws that secure the blade to the blade holder and then
moving the blade up or down as desired. The screws are
then retightened. 
RIGHT OR LEFT WINDAGE ADJUSTMENTSÑ 
On most Model 94 sights, the entire rear sight blade hold-
er is dove-tailed in the rear sight base. To adjust for
windage, gently move the rear sight blade to the right or
left by tapping at the dove-tail using a wood or fiber
dowel or hammer that will not mar the sight (See Figure
17). If you tap to the right your gun will shoot more to the
right. Moving the blade holder to the left is just as easily
done. Note how much you adjust the sight as you sight-in
your Model 94. 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, damage the
attaching screws or bend sight components when adjust-
ments are made.
The front sight bead is also held in a dove-tail mount on
the sight base. It is possible to make windage adjustments
by tapping it to one side or the other, just like the rear
base. 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 youÕll
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FIGURE 17
Tap carefully. Do not
mar the barrel or sight. 
						

							shoot more to the right.
All sight adjustments Ñ of course Ñ are a matter of trial
and error. Remember, it is usually necessary to reset your
sights when you change type or even brand of ammuni-
tion.
FOLD-DOWNTYPESIGHTSÑ
Some Model 94 rifles have a fold-down rear sight. The
sight can be folded forward so that it will not interfere
with the line of sight of a scope. Lower scope mounting is
therefore possible. This is helpful if you will be using a
scope exclusively. Adjustment for elevation is made by
loosening the two screws holding the sight blade to the
blade holder and moving them up or down to sight-in
your rifle Ñ then retightening. Windage adjustment is
drift adjustable and is performed the same way as for stan-
dard sights
SIGHTMAINTENANCEÑ
Occasionally check your sights to make sure they have
not been jarred or vibrated out of adjustment. This is
especially important after extensive shooting or after
hunting under rugged conditions. Check the two screws
holding the rear sight blade in place on the blade mount
and carefully tighten if necessary. Check the screw hold-ing the front sight base to the barrel. The front hood (if so
equipped) is held in place by slight indents in each side
rail. If necessary it can be removed by carefully pulling it
forward and off. Reinstallation is the reverse. Front and
rear sight bases should always be tight on the barrel and
dove-tails should be snug.
SIGHT PICTUREÑ
The correct sight picture for the sights on your Model 94
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 (See Figure 18). For example, if you
were shooting a conventional small bore target, the
round, black bullÕs-eye would appear to rest on top of the
front bead. 
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FIGURE 18Correct sight picture. 
Bead
Notch
Target
bullÕs-eye 
						

							HAMMER EXTENSION
Some Model 94 rifles are supplied with a hammer exten-
sion. A hammer extension is useful when a scope is
mounted. It extends to the side, making it convenient to
cock and lower the hammer even with a low-mounted
scope. 
The hammer extension can be used in either the right
hand or left hand position. To install, coat the hammer
extension threads with Loctite
¨thread locking com-
pound. Position the round hollow edge to the left or right
as preferred and fully tighten the hammer extension in
the tapped hole in the hammer (See Figure 19). (Right-
handed shooters usually prefer mounting the extension to
the right side.)
WARNING: HAMMER EXTENSIONS CAN
LOOSEN WITH USE. OCCASIONALLY CHECK
TO MAKE SURE YOUR HAMMER EXTENSION
IS STILL ON TIGHTLY. PROPER MOUNTING OF
THE HAMMER EXTENSION IS IMPORTANT TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.
It is important to familiarize yourself thoroughly with the
operation and use of the hammer extension and your
firearm prior to using live ammunition.
CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCESUGGESTIONS
The Model 94 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
THERE ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE CHAM-
BER, MAGAZINE OR ACTION/FEED AREAS.
You should clean your Model 94 after every day of shoot-
ing 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
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FIGURE 19
Insert the threaded end
into the threaded hole
and tighten 
						

							include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function
problem (tight action when working the finger 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:
CLEANINGPROCEDURESÑ
BE CERTAIN YOUR GUNÕS CHAMBER AND
MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. ALWAYS WEAR
PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL
CLEANING PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNI-
TION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO
NOT TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM
WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.
ALWAYS PLACE THE MANUAL HAMMER
STOP IN THE ÒONÓ (SAFE) POSITION 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 muzzle end
and run it back and forth several times. Use a crown pro-
tector if possible. 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.
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 sol-
vent. 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 break-
ing 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 slightly 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
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							be removed. 
5. Then lightly oil your gun at the points described under
ÒOiling the ActionÓ 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 feed 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.
7. Wipe all wood surfaces.
8. When transporting only, store your Model 94 in a qual-
ity protective case to prevent scratches and dents. Store
in a dry place to prevent corrosion. Store away from chil-
dren. 
MAKE SURE YOUR GUN IS UNLOADEDAND ALWAYS STORE AMMUNITION 
SEPARATELY.
OTHERCLEANINGSUGGESTIONSÑ
¥ Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver or
other parts. It can drain down to the wood and soften it
Ñ and cause permanent damage and loosening of the
stock.
¥ After extended periods of heavy use, your gun should be
taken to one of our Authorized Repair Centers or a quali-
fied gunsmith to have the action disassembled for profes-
sional cleaning and lubrication.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL 94
APART FURTHER THAN 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 disassembly for 
service or cleaning is required, take your gun to a U. S.
Repeating Arms Company Authorized Repair Center or a
competent gunsmith as explained under ÒService or
Repair.Ó
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