In a new gun the barrel may unscrew with difficulty. If so, hold the gun by the forearm in the left hand, and strike the lower pal t of the stock with the right, so as to drive it to the right. To put the gun together, draw out the magazine about one-quarter of an inch. Throw down the finger lever. Slip the shank of the barrel into its place in the frame, in such a position that one-quarter of a turn to the right will lock the barrel to tire frame.
If this gun becomes loose at the joint by wear, it may be readjusted by the following method : Take off the forearm of the gun. This will expose, on the front side of the receiver extension at the base of the barrel, three screws. By turning these up slightly any play between the ring and the front end of the receiver will be taken up, and the gun will go together without shaking, as before. This adjustment should not be used except in case of absolute necessity.
A very desirable feature of the Model of r886 "Take Down " rifle is that of inter changeable barrels, as it enables every one to have practically two different guns for the slight additional cost of another barrel and magazine. As the action of the Model r886 is the same for all cartridges it is made for, different caliber barrels can be used with the same "Take Down" frame. For illustration : A .38 caliber barrel, with magazine, fore arm, etc, complete, can be interchanged with a .so caliber barrel. Barrels of any of the other calibers for which this gun is made can be interchanged equally as well.
The Extra Light Weight Model 1886 rifle represents the lightest weight possible in a gun of such power, without the sacrifice of strength or good shooting qualities. Al though this gun weighs only about six and three-quarters pounds, it is absolutely safe in every way. Before it was placed upon the market, this rifle was subjected to the severest of tests for strength, etc., all of which it underwent without displaying the slightest weak ness of any sort. It is made to order according to the following specifications : Barrel, round, nickel steel, 2 2 inches long, chambered for the .45-70 cartridge only. Full maga zine holding 7 cartridges, or half magazine holding 4 cartridges.
The Model 1886 Light Weight "Take Down" rifle is the embodiment of lightness and convenience. Although this style of arm weighs only about seven and a quarter pounds, it is entirely safe and reliable. It will be made to order according to the fol lowing specifications : 13arrel, round, nickel steel, 22 inches long, chambered for the ..1.5-7e cartridge only. Full magazine holding 7 cartridges, or half magazine holding 4 cartridges.
Referring to Figures 4 and 5, to dismount the gun, remove the stock. Unscrew strain screw. Drive out the mainspring from left to right. Remove the carrier spring. Take out the hammer screw and tang with sear attached. Draw out the hammer. Re move the spring cover. Drive out the finger lever pin and bushing. Draw the locking bolts out from below. Pull back the breech-bolt until the lever connecting pin shows at the rear of the receiver. Drive out the pin. Draw out finger lever and carrier attached by the carrier hook. Remove the cartridge guide and magazine stop. ..ro assemble !he gun. put in the magazine stop and cartridge guide. Connect carrier and finger lever with the carrier hook, and put them into the receiver from below. Enter the breech-bolt at the rear. and press the upper end of the finger lever into its place in the breech-bolt. Push in the lever connecting pin, To do this it will be necessary to press back the ejec tor until the notch in the ejector corresponds with the pin. Push the bolt forward into the gun. Push up the locking-bolts from below. See that the cartridge guide enters its notch in the right hand locking-bolt. Replace finger lever pin and bushing. Replace the spring cover. Lay the hammer in place and push in the tang, drawing back the trig ger, so that its point may not catch on the haminer. Push in the hammer screw. Re
place the carrier spring. Replace the mainspring and stock.
The Winchester Model r89o, "Take Down," is the best light weight .22 caliber re peating ride on the market with a sliding forearm action. It is handy, can be taken apart in an instant, and is an accurate strong shooting arm. The popularity of this model is attested to by the demand for it, which has been phenomenally large. It is well adapted for small game and target shooting, and is used by all the best professional fancy rifle shots in this country and abroad. Its light weight, and the ease with which it can be manipulated, makes it very desirable as a lady's gun. The action of this model is simple and strong. 'Ile parts are few in number, and made by the interchangeable system. The breech-block locks itself in plain view, and is of such size as to permit the use of a strong firing pin and extractor, and also to offer a good cover for the head of the cartridge. The action locks with each closing movement, and cannot be opened except by letting clown the hammer or pushing forward the firing pin. The arrangement of the breech block and hammer is such that the gun cannot be prematurely fired, nor the hammer pulled prematurely, causing a inissfire. Rifles of this model are adapted to the regular .23 short, .22 long and .2 2 Winchester rim lire cartridges, the latter being especially designed for this gum with inside lubricated bullet, A g,un chambered for the .22 short cartiiclge will handle that cartridge only ; a .22 101Ig will handle the .22 long cartridge only, and so on. This model is made with 21 inch octagon barrels, plain triggers and straight grip rifle- stocks. To charge the 171dArilthle, turn the milled head at the top of the magazine until the magazine tube is unlocked, Draw out the inner tube until it strikes the stop. This will leave the loading hole open. Cartridges can then be dropped into the magazine until the same is full. The magazine of the .22 short gun will hold fifteen .22 short Winchester cartridges. The magazine of the .22 long gun will hold twelve .22 long Winchester cartrid,ges. The magazine of the .22 Winchester rim fire gun will hold ten of those cartridges. After the magazine is full, press down the inner case. When clear down, turn to the left to lock it in place. If it is desired to empty the magazine without passing the cartridges through the gun, draw the inner tube out until it strikes the stop; turn it half around ; it can then be pulled out entirely, and the cartridges dropped out of the mouth of the magazine. To load the gun,. when the hammer is down, the motion of the handle backward and forward unlocks, opens, and cocks the gun, forces the cartridge into the chamber, and locks the gun. The gun once closed is locked, while the hammer stands at full or half cock. To open the gun without firing or letting down the hammer, push forward the firing pin with the thumb, and pull back the handle at the same time. When the gun stands at half-cock, it is locked both as to the opening of the ! breech and the pulling of the trigger. The hammer cannot be cocked by the motion of the breech-block from this position, but must be cocked by hand. To lake down /he gun, turn out the assembling screw (a stop pin prevents its dropping out); hold the arm by the barrel, with the left side down, and pull tbe stock from the barrel. Put the gun together in the same position, first letting down the hammer and pushing- the breech-piece to its , most forward position. It will not be found necessary to clean the action of this gun, unless it has had extraordinary usage. When the gun is open, the front of the breech I block may be wiped clean of grease, and when taken down the carrier can be cleaned. This is all that will be found necessary to do to the action. The barrel should never be left '1. dirty. In calibers as small as the .22 WO much care cannot be taken in keeping the barrel clean. A brass cleaning rod accompanies each gun.