Winchester Repeating Arms 1886 User Manual

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 ry

ago. And as

1886

introduced over a centu

with

the original, you’ll appre ciate its elegant design, strong action and smooth functioning.

U.S.

REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, INC.

275 Winchester Avenue

New Haven,

Morgan,

CT,

U.S.A. 06511-1970

Administrative Offices:

275 Winchester Avenue,

UT,

U.

S.

A. 84050-9333

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Winchester

trademarks

licensed

from

Olin

Corporation.

New

gun

owner’s record.

Use the space below to record information about your new Winchester Model

Serial Number

Caliber

Grade

Purchase Price

Purchased From

Date

of

Purchase

1886

rifle.

Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation Printed in Japan 99043

Contents

Gun safety warnings General description Terminology and descriptions Serial number Ammunition Initial cleaning Oiling the action Operation of the hammer Assembly and Disassembly General operation

Loading

Unloading

Firing

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In the case of a misfire Sight adjustments Cleaning and maintenance suggestions Ordering parts Questions

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With the introduction of the 1886 the world of lever actions was changed forever. ever handled as well.

No

other offered chamberings in such powerful

cartridges. A new standard was set, and it would be years before

another lever action would even come close to the

perfection of a Winchester 1886.

This rifle accompanied settlers all across American. It soon became the premier big game hunting rifle. It was the rifle that became a Theodore Roosevelt favorite when he was a working cattleman in the Dakotas

Today’s Classic Traditions Model 1886 comes in sev eral versions and caliber configurations. Whether you have purchased one of the exclusive limited edition versions beautifully finished and made to the level of precision and quality that made the originals famous.

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years before he was President.

or

one of the standard in-line models, all are

No

previous lever action

No

previous lever was as strong.

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IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUD IED BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE GUN HAN

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TO

DLING. 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 responsibilities. How seriously you take these respon sibilities can be the difference between life and death. There is no excuse for careless any firearm. At all times handle your rifle and any other firearm with intense respect potential danger.

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

of

demanding

or

abusive handling of

for

its power and

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OF

THE CAUTIONS, PROPER HANDLING PRO CEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED

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 drop the gun that is dropped, bumped, round might accidentally discharge even with the

safety on, causing serious injury to you else. When a round is chambered keep the safety on until you are ready to shoot.

2.

Do

not

charge.

Many

prevent firing

or

anywhere you might slip or fall,

or

otherwise bump

rely

on

the

safety

safeties merely

by

pulling the trigger. The safety may

or

jarred with a chambered

to

prevent accidental dis

block

jar the gun. A gun

or

someone

the trigger and

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not prevent an accidental discharge due to dropping, jarring, or bumping a gun.

3.

Use

only ammunition for which the

bered

as

indicated on the barrel, to prevent excessive

pressure and possible serious personal injury.

4.

Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury and damage excessive pressure. Reload only after proper instruction 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 obstructions before loading and using the gun. If you experience light recoil

for

obstruction.

7.

Before firing, clean any grease or with cleaning mulation

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 injury. A rusted, pitted or eroded barrel should be replaced.

9.

Use

hearing protection to prevent ear damage from

repeated exposure

10.

Always

injury from flying particles.

11.

Never carry a loaded gun in a motor vehicle carry one into a dwelling. Always carefully unload the

gun

before entering a motor vehicle, a dwelling

an area such

to

ensure that the barrel

rod

and patch. Grease or heavy accu-

of

oil can cause excessive pressure and result

to

use

proper shooting glasses to prevent eye

as

a camp. Always point a gun in a safe

to

or off

gunfire.

gun

is

cham-

the firearm due to

is

free

of

sound, check the barrel

oil

out of barrel

or

direction while loading

ous

injury in case of

load in the house

12.

Never shoot at a hard, flat surface

face

of

water to avoid a ricochet and possible serious

personal injury to yourself

13.

Store

guns

or

unloading to prevent seri-

an

accidental discharge. Never

or

in your vehicle.

or

a bystander.

in a clean dry place out

or

at the sur

of

reach of

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children and separated from stored ammunition.

14.

Never alter

or

adjustments that

any

parts

of

your gun. Any alterations

may

become necessary to the operating mechanism should be performed by a qualified gunsmith.

15.

Hunting from elevated surfaces such

so

is dangerous. Doing

any

dling

firearm. Always make certain that the stand

may increase the risk of han-

as

tree stands

being used is safe, sturdy and stable. Always make

is

certain your firearm

unloaded when it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always make cer tain that your firearm

or

dropped while it

is

not dropped from the stand

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

lead and other substances known

to

cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all

Wash

times.

hands thoroughly after exposure.

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The

Winchester

the original configurations made over 110 years ago.

The 1886 design hac always been rich in the visual beauty of com plex machining and hand finish. These are qualities that are uncommon in most of today's mass produced guns. They are quali ties that take more effort - but that you will appreciate for genera tions.

1886 of today is a careful reproduction of one of

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There is one primary differ, ence between the original

1886 and today's version. On the top tang you'll notice that your new 1886 features a top tang mounted safety that serves as

a

hammer

hammer is also of the rebound ing type, to help prevent acci dental discharge. These safety

improvements give your rifle

an added level of safety you

will appreciate.

block. The

The two vertical locking lugs lock into matching recesses in the breech bolt for secure lockup.

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Your 1886 hac a beautiful

stock and buttplate design patterned after classic versions popular a century ago.

Traditional open sights. Easily adjustable for elevation and drift adjustable for windage

Cut checkering embellishes the walnut stock and forearm.

The tubular magazine loads through the right loading port in the receiver.

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side mounted

The design was an instant success due, in part, to its ability to handle more powerful cartridges like 45 to 50

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110 Express, among others. The design of the her and Link mechanisms are both clever and unique. Other levers of the day had much bulkier designs, and still could not effectively handle the cartridges the 1886 could.

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70 up

Your new Model 1886 rifle is a modem version of the rifle that gained popularity at the height of the Wild West. It immediately became a favorite of hunters, ranchers and lawmen who demanded a powerful car tridge. With a few minor exceptions, the action is virtually identical to the way the originals were made in 1886. The primary difference is the addition of a top tang mounted safety switch for added conve nience and an increased margin safety mechanism incorporates both a hammer stop and a rebounding hammer. These advanced features move the traditional Model 1886 design to a new level

of

convenience and safety. These features are

explained Figure 1 covers the general features and benefits of

the Model 1886 design. The appearance of your rifle may be slightly different, depending on the version you purchased.

in

detail later in this manual.

of

safety. The 1886’s

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Cycling the lever smoothly moves a cartridge from

the tubular magazine to the chamber. After firing, working the lever ejects the empty cartridge nearly straight up and slightly to the right, over your head. Returning the lever upward cycles a new cartridge from the magazine into the chamber. The uncanny, reliable, smooth function made it an

instant success in its day. We are sure you will appre

ciate its incredible design and high level of precision

as you become familiar with it

instructions.

Descriptions in this manual generally refer to the gun

in the horizontal position.

ing position.

front; the buttstock

downward

top.

For

example, the muzzle is forward

is

rearward

or

underneath; the sight is upward

by

reviewing these

That

is, in the normal

or

rear; the trigger is

1886's

or

fir

or

on

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Throughout this manual the “action” refers to the mechanism cartridge in the chamber.

IMPORTANT:

part descriptions and terminology regarding your new rifle. You must become familiar with all part names

listed before proceeding with the rest tions in this manual.

of

this rifle which loads and secures the

Refer to Figures

2A-C

for general

of

the instruc

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The serial number is located on the bottom of the receiver, where the receiver meets the forearm (see

3).

Figure this book for future reference.

Record the serial number at the front of

Your Winchester Model modem factory cartridges only. The caliber of your new Model in front of the receiver.

1886

is designed to shoot

is inscribed on the top of the barrel

MAKE SURE YOU USE ONLY THE EXACT AMMUNITION/ CALIBER AS LISTED ON

THE BARREL. IMPORTANT: USE ONLY AMMUNITION

SUITABLE

FOR

USE IN A CENTERFIRE

RIFLE WITH A TUBULAR MAGAZINE.

Use only flat point, hollow point, round nose flat

use

pointed

or

point or similar bullets. Never

point bullets in a centerfire rifle with a tubular maga-

to

zine. Failure injury to yourself or others, or cause damage to your

gun.

Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious

personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive pressure. Reload only after proper instruc

follow these instructions may result in

conical

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Winchester Repeating Arms 1886 User Manual

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