Winchester Repeating Arms 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, UT, U. S. A. 84050-9333 winchesterguns.com Winchester is a registered trademark of Olin Corporation. Winchester® Model 1894 Rifle Owner’s Manual Important instructions for the Contents Page STATE WARNING As a firearm owner, you accept a set of demanding State Warning .................................1 According to state law, California requires that firearm responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference between life Model 1894 WARNING: You are Responsible for Firearms Safety ..1 manufacturers, distributors and retailers include conspicuous, specific warnings with firearms sold in and death. Lever-Action Rifle General Description and Operation ................6 that state. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of Winchester Repeating Arms Nomenclature .................................7 any firearm. At all times handle this firearm and all Customer Service Department (United States) Serial Number .................................7 other firearms with intense respect for their power and potential danger. 275 Winchester Avenue Initial Cleaning and Oiling ......................10 Morgan, Utah 84050-9333 Please read and understand all of the cautions, warnings, Phone: (800) 945-5237 Operation of the “Safety” .......................10 notices, proper handling procedures and instructions If you have any questions or comments regarding your new Rebounding Hammer...........................12 outlined in this owner’s manual before using your firearm, please feel free to write or call us. Use the space Trigger Stop ..................................14 new firearm. below to record information about your new firearm. Ammunition .................................15 1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR FIREARM Loading .....................................15 POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION EVEN THOUGH YOU Model ________________________________________ ARE CERTAIN IT IS UNLOADED. Firing .......................................18 Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend Serial Number __________________________________ Unloading ...................................20 to shoot. Be extremely alert and aware of all persons Hammer Extensions............................21 and property within the range of your ammunition. Purchased From ________________________________ Installing a Scope or Optics......................22 2 NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR FIREARM’s MECHANICAL “SAFETY” DEVICE. LIKE ANY Sight Adjustment..............................22 WARNING: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR Date of Purchase ________________________________ MECHANICAL DEVICE, A “SAFETY” CAN SOMETIMES Takedown Models .............................23 FIREARMS SAFETY FAIL; IT CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions ............29 MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. Parts, Service, Repair and Questions...............31 The word “safety” describes a firearm’s trigger block FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE FOLLOWING mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block Website Information ...........................32 WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY mechanism or firing pin block mechanism. Mechanical Winchester is a registered trademark of Olin Corporation. OR DEATH. “safeties” are designed to place your firearm in a safer AO1308/13240 status, and no guarantee can be made that the firearm 1 Important instructions for the Contents Page STATE WARNING As a firearm owner, you accept a set of demanding State Warning .................................1 According to state law, California requires that firearm responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference between life Model 1894 WARNING: You are Responsible for Firearms Safety ..1 manufacturers, distributors and retailers include conspicuous, specific warnings with firearms sold in and death. Lever-Action Rifle General Description and Operation ................6 that state. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of Winchester Repeating Arms Nomenclature .................................7 any firearm. At all times handle this firearm and all Customer Service Department (United States) Serial Number .................................7 other firearms with intense respect for their power and potential danger. 275 Winchester Avenue Initial Cleaning and Oiling ......................10 Morgan, Utah 84050-9333 Please read and understand all of the cautions, warnings, Phone: (800) 945-5237 Operation of the “Safety” .......................10 notices, proper handling procedures and instructions If you have any questions or comments regarding your new Rebounding Hammer...........................12 outlined in this owner’s manual before using your firearm, please feel free to write or call us. Use the space Trigger Stop ..................................14 new firearm. below to record information about your new firearm. Ammunition .................................15 1 ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR FIREARM Loading .....................................15 POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION EVEN THOUGH YOU Model ________________________________________ ARE CERTAIN IT IS UNLOADED. Firing .......................................18 Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend Serial Number __________________________________ Unloading ...................................20 to shoot. Be extremely alert and aware of all persons Hammer Extensions............................21 and property within the range of your ammunition. Purchased From ________________________________ Installing a Scope or Optics......................22 2 NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR FIREARM’s MECHANICAL “SAFETY” DEVICE. LIKE ANY Sight Adjustment..............................22 WARNING: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR Date of Purchase ________________________________ MECHANICAL DEVICE, A “SAFETY” CAN SOMETIMES Takedown Models .............................23 FIREARMS SAFETY FAIL; IT CAN BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions ............29 MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION. Parts, Service, Repair and Questions...............31 The word “safety” describes a firearm’s trigger block FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE FOLLOWING mechanism, sear block mechanism, hammer block Website Information ...........................32 WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY mechanism or firing pin block mechanism. Mechanical Winchester is a registered trademark of Olin Corporation. OR DEATH. “safeties” are designed to place your firearm in a safer AO1308/13240 status, and no guarantee can be made that the firearm 1 will not fire even if the “safety” is in the on safe Always keep the chamber empty and the “safety” in 7 HUNTING FROM ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, position. Mechanical “safeties” merely aid safe gun the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. TREESTANDS IS DANGEROUS. BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY handling and are no excuse for pointing your firearm’s 4 ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION Doing so may increase the risk of mishandling a UNLOADED, THERE IS NOT A LIVE CARTRIDGE IN muzzle in an unsafe direction. See “Operation of the firearm. The following rules should always be observed WHEN SHOOTING. THE CHAMBER AND THE “sAFETY” IS IN THE ‘Safety” on pages 10-12 for instructions on the by you and those you hunt with. Always make certain Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause ON SAFE POSITION. operation of this firearm’s “safety.” that the stand being used is safe and stable. Always hearing damage. Wear hearing protection (shooting After assuring yourself that the firearm is completely Remember, safe gun handling does not stop with your make certain that your firearm is unloaded when it ear plugs or muffs) to guard against such damage. unloaded, open the breech or action and look through firearm’s mechanical “safety” devices, it starts there. is being taken up and down from the stand. Always the barrel to be sure it is clear of obstructions. If an Always treat this firearm with the respect due a loaded, Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying make certain that your firearm is not dropped from the obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may be, ready-to-fire firearm. particles. Allow proper distance (eye relief) between a stand, or dropped while it is being taken up or down scope and your eye when firing a scoped pistol, rifle or from the stand. Remember, a loaded firearm may clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as Some firearms do not have a mechanical “safety.” shotgun. Do not use unorthodox shooting methods discharge when dropped, even with the “safety” in described on pages 29-31 of this owner’s manual. Many target firearms, lever-action firearms and pistols that could cause the rearward travel of the slide or bolt the on safe position. 10 BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AmmUNITION do not have manual “safety” mechanisms. Therefore it of a firearm to contact your eyes, face or hands. Always MALFUNCTION. If YOU DETECT AN Off SOUND OR is critical to read and understand the owner’s manual keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm 8 STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AmmUNITION for every firearm which explains the safe operation of and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and SEPARATELY, WELL BEYOND THE REACH LIGHT RECOIL WHEN A CARTRIDGE IS FIRED, DO NOT the firearm. ejecting cartridges could inflict serious injury. OF CHILDREN. LOAD ANOTHER CARTRIDGE INTO THE CHAMBER. If your firearm fails to fire, keep the muzzle