Winchester Repeating Arms 9410 User Manual

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Winchester Model 9410 Lever Action Shotgun Owner’s Manual

Important instructions for

Winchester Model 9410 Lever Action .410 Shotgun

Customer Service Department (United States)

U. S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc.

275 Winchester Avenue

Morgan, Utah 84050-9333

Phone: 1-800-945-5237

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Contents Page

Gun safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Terminology and descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

General features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Initial cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Oiling the action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Operation of the hammer and hammer stop . . . . .13

Lowering the hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Trigger stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Assembly/Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Installing a scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Loading procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Unloading procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

In the case of a misfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Firing procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Sight adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Hammer extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Magazine plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Ordering parts / service / repair / questions . . . . . .34

Winchester.com and helpful links . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

THANK YOU

We sincerely hope that you are pleased with your new Winchester 9410 shotgun. We at U.S. Repeating Arms Company thank you for the privilege of providing this shotgun to you. We are especially proud of the many years of enjoyment it is certain to provide for you and your family. The 9410 is another shotgun in an over 130 year-old tradition of producing quality firearms for the World’s sportsmen. Quality of manufacture, design, craftsmanship and function are of utmost concern to us. We believe you’ll find that your new 9410 meets the Winchester tradition of quality in every way. If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please feel free write to us at our administrative offices:

Customer Service Department U. S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc. 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, Utah 84050-9333 Phone: 1-800-945-5237

GUN SAFETY WARNINGS

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 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 of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference between life and death. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle your shotgun and any other firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger.

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE CAUTIONS, PROPER HANDLING PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR NEW FIREARM.

1. Do not carry a loaded gun while walking, running, climbing a tree, crossing a fence or anywhere you might slip or fall, drop the gun or otherwise bump or jar the gun. A gun that is dropped, bumped, or jarred with a chambered round might accidentally discharge even with the safety on, causing serious injury to you or someone else. When a

round is chambered keep the safety on until you are ready to shoot.

2. Do not rely on the safety to prevent accidental discharge. Many safeties merely block the trigger and prevent firing by pulling the trigger. The safety may not prevent an accidental discharge due to dropping, jarring, or bumping a gun.

3. Use only ammunition for which the gun is chambered 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 to the firearm due to 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 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 injury. A rusted, pitted or eroded barrel should be replaced.

9. Use hearing protection to prevent ear damage from repeated exposure to gunfire.

10. Always use proper shooting glasses to prevent eye injury from flying particles.

11. Never carry a loaded gun in a motor vehicle or carry one into a dwelling. Always carefully unload the gun before entering a motor vehicle, a dwelling or an area such as a camp. Always point a gun in a safe direction while loading or unloading to prevent serious injury in case of an accidental discharge. Never load in the house or in your vehicle.

12. Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or at the surface of water to avoid a ricochet and possible serious personal injury to yourself or a bystander.

13. Store guns in a clean dry place out of reach of children and separated from stored ammunition.

14. Never alter any parts of your gun. Any alterations or adjustments that may become necessary to the operating mechanism should be performed by a qualified gunsmith.

15. Hunting from elevated surfaces such as tree stands is dangerous. Doing so may increase the risk of handling any firearm. Always make certain that the stand being used is safe, sturdy and stable. Always make certain your firearm is unloaded when it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always make certain that your firearm is not dropped from the stand or dropped while it 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 to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Winchester Model 9410 shotgun — certainly one of the most unique and fun-to-shoot guns ever. The original Winchester Model 94 design is famous for fast handling and natural pointability. No wonder it lends itself so well to a chambering in .410 bore with a smoothbore, unrifled barrel. Whether you are after squirrels, rabbits, upland birds, rodents or even bigger varmints or game (using slugs) the Model 9410 will prove to be as effective as it is enjoyable. The Model 9410 can also be an inventive way to boost the fun of clay target shooting.

This manual covers all current versions of the Model 9410 (the first Winchester Model 94 chambered for .410 shotgun shells). You get all the great features that have made the Model 94 design famous for over a century. Plus other advantages like:

• Advanced rebounding hammer, hammer block and cross bolt hammer stop.

• Positive angle ejection (ejection out the side, to the right, for better ejection when using a scope).

• A special extractor/ejector design offers positive, controlled ejection with shotshells.

As you examine your new Model 9410 you will observe that it possesses the genius of the original Model 94 design

— the most famous of all lever action rifles. No gun better represents the Winchester legacy than the Model 94 rifle. Just like the original Model 94 rifles of the past, you’ll appreciate the beautiful craftsmanship and superb function of the your Model 9410.

With a few minor exceptions, the action is identical to the way the original rifles were made in 1894. Yet you’ll find that today’s manufacturing equipment and technology make it possible to produce this variation with more precision, closer metal-to-wood fits and tighter overall tolerances than possible in earlier times. We’re sure that the greatest Winchester gunmakers of the past would be very proud of today’s Model 9410 shotgun.

Your new Model 9410 features our highly functional manual hammer stop built into the receiver, as well as our rebounding hammer system. This shotgun also contains an automatic hammer stop which blocks the hammer from striking the firing pin until the trigger is pulled. These advanced features move this traditional design to a new level of convenience and safety. All features are explained in detail later in this manual.

TERMINOLOGY AND DESCRIPTIONS

Descriptions in this manual generally refer to the gun in the horizontal position. That is, in the normal firing position. For example, the muzzle is forward or front; the

Rebounding hammer

Manual hammer stop

Ejection Port

Rear Sight

Barrel bands

FIGURE 1A

Front Sight

Trigger Guard

Trigger

Finger lever

Buttstock

Butt Plate

buttstock is rearward or rear; the trigger is downward or underneath; the sight is upward or on top. For general parts terminology, refer to Figure 1-A.

The Winchester Model 9410 is also shown in some detail, focussing on the hammer and lever mechanisms (Figure 1-B through 1-C). You must be familiar with these part names in order to follow instructions contained in this book. Figure 1-D covers the general features and benefits of the Model 9410 design. (Model 9410 Traditional shown above, other models will differ slightly.)

Throughout this manual the “action” refers to the mechanism of this shotgun which loads and secures the shell in the chamber.

Loading Port

Forearm

Magazine Tube

IMPORTANT: REFER TO FIGURE 1-A FOR GENERAL PART DESCRIPTIONS REGARDING YOUR NEW SHOTGUN. YOU MUST BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL PART NAMES LISTED BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE REST OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number is located on the bottom of the receiver, at the front, close to where it contacts the rear of the forearm. Record the serial number in this booklet for future reference.

Muzzle

Manual hammer stop

FIGURE 1B FIGURE 1C

Manual hammer stop

Rebounding hammer

Pushed to left: off safe

Pushed to right: “on safe”

Rebounding hammer

AMMUNITION

Your Winchester Model 9410 is designed to shoot modern factory shotgun shells only. It is chambered in .410 bore

with a 2

⁄2" chamber length.

The gauge of your new Model 9410 is inscribed on the barrel near the receiver. Use only ammunition for which your Model 9410 is chambered — as indicated on the barrel — to prevent excessive pressure and possible serious injury. Please observe these important specifications and

Trigger stop

Finger Lever

Trigger

Trigger Guard

restrictions regarding your new Model 9410 shotgun.

• Factory .410 bore shotgun shells only.

• Chambered for 2

⁄2" shells only.

• Never attempt to load 3" shells.

• Barrel has a smooth bore with no rifling.

• Shoots full choke patterns with bird shot.

• Designed to shoot all factory

⁄2" field and target loads.

⁄2" Foster-type (rifled) slugs.

⁄2" buckshot loads.

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MODEL 9410 FEATURES

Model 9410 Traditional shown, other models differ slightly.

The stock is profiled for fast handling and classic good looks.

Today’s Model 9410 benefits from improvements in the entire line of firearms based on the Model 94 design. You’ll see it in its overall fit and finish, the level of precision and the quality of the materials. The 9410 offers all the handling advantages of the original Model 94 design in a shotgun that is ideal for clay target practice, general training and a variety of hunting situations.

All models are drilled and tapped for scope mounts. With a scope and the proper rifled slug your Model 9410 can be effective for larger varmints — with better results at extended ranges.

The manual hammer stop with rebounding hammer gives you an extra margin of safety.

Metal-to-metal fits show a high level of precision which you can feel in the smooth function of the action.

The ultra-strong breech block design has stood the test of time and is a main reason for the new Model 9410’s slug shooting accuracy.

FIGURE 1D

The handling characteristics of the Model 9410 make it ideal for hunting small game in heavy brush or for use on varmints where there may be very little time to get off a shot at fast moving pests.

Every Model 9410 comes with open sights. Most will feature a traditional drift-windage and elevation adjustable rear sight and ramp style front sight. Some feature fiber optic front sights.

The Model 9410 features a specially designed ejector/extractor system that does not eject the shell until the lever is worked fully forward. This gives more reliable ejection with the numerous factory .410 bore shells on the market. The angle ejection receiver configuration found on the 9410 lets you utilize a scope as well — sending empties to the right, under the scope.

The Model 9410 has a level of responsiveness, fast handling, follow-up shot quickness and total reliability that makes it one of today’s most enjoyable small gauge shotguns.

The Model 9410 is chambered in .410 bore. This is a versatile “gauge” that offers the versatility of numerous loadings: birdshot field loads, Foster-type slugs and clay target loads.

The cold-forged chrome molybdenum steel barrel is of the same material employed on our famous Model 94 and Model 70 rifles.

• Magazine capacity: The Model 9410 Traditional will hold Nine (9) shells maximum with most brands/styles of factory loads (may be one less with some brands/styles). Total capacity can be ten (10) if the chamber is loaded first, before loading the magazine.

The Model 9410 Packer will hold Five (5) shells maximum with most brands/styles of factory loads. Total capacity can be six (6) if the chamber is loaded first, before loading the magazine.

Winchester ammunition is always an excellent choice for your new Winchester Model 9410 shotgun, delivering the unmatched performance and dependability you want.

MAKE SURE YOU USE ONLY THE EXACT AMMUNITION/GAUGE AS LISTED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BARREL. IMPORTANT: USE ONLY AMMUNITION SUITABLE FOR USE IN A .410 BORE SHOTGUN WITH A TUBULAR MAGAZINE.

Use only star crimped or roll crimped shells. Because the Model 9410 uses a tubular magazine, never use shells with protruding, pointed or conical point slugs. Never use a shell which has a slug protruding beyond the crimp. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury to yourself or others, or cause damage to your gun.

NEVER LOAD OR SHOOT ANY CENTERFIRE RIFLE AMMUNITION IN YOUR MODEL 9410

SHOTGUN. SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS MAY RESULT. U.S. REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, INC., CAN ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTS WHICH OCCUR THROUGH THE USE OF SHOTGUN SHELLS OF NONSTANDARD DIMENSION OR THOSE THAT WHEN SHOT, DEVELOP PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF INDUSTRY STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS’ INSTITUTE (SAAMI).

DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive pressure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strict compliance with instructions and data contained in current reloading manuals.

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