02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 29 Licensee Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle Owner’s Manual — Top-Tang Safety Version
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 2 Contents Page Gun Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Terminology and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Initial Cleaning .
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 3 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. GUN SAFETY WARNINGS IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIED BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSURE PROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDLING.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 4 13. Store guns locked in a clean dry place out of reach of children and separated from stored ammunition. 7. Before firing, clean any grease or oil out of barrel with a cleaning rod and patch. Grease or heavy accumulation of oil can cause excessive pressure and result in serious personal injury. 14. Never alter any parts of your gun.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 5 Model 94s of the past, you’ll appreciate its beautiful craftsmanship and superb function. GENERAL DESCRIPTION This manual covers all current versions of the lever action Model 94 rifle that feature the following: With a few minor exceptions, the action is identical to the way the originals were made in 1894.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Rebounding hammer Page 6 FIGURE 1A Rear sight Ejection port Barrel bands Front sight Top-tang safety Loading port Trigger guard Forearm Muzzle Magazine tube 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 1A. IMPORTANT: REFER TO FIGURE 1A FOR GENERAL PART DESCRIPTIONS REGARDING YOUR NEW RIFLE.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 7 FIGURE 1B Manual hammer stop/safety Trigger stop Rebounding hammer Push forward: “off safe” Rebounding hammer FIGURE 1C Trigger Trigger guard Push rearward: “on safe” Finger lever Manual hammer stop/safety MAKE SURE YOU USE ONLY THE EXACT AMMUNITION/CALIBER AS LISTED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BARREL. IMPORTANT: USE ONLY AMMUNITION SUITABLE FOR USE IN A CENTERFIRE RIFLE WITH A TUBULAR MAGAZINE.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 8 MODEL 94 GENERAL FEATURES All models are drilled and tapped for a scope mount. With a scope and the right caliber your Model 94 can reach well out to 200 yards and beyond. Several options of stocks are available . . . from elegant walnut stocks suitable for collectors to models made with a practical grade of hardwood.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 9 FIGURE 1D The ultra-strong breech block design has stood the test of time and is a main reason for the Model 94’s accuracy. The handling characteristics of the Model 94 (especially models with shorter barrels) make it ideal for hunting in heavy brush and make it especially effective hunting from tree stands. (Be sure to always follow all regulations and safety rules when hunting from any tree stand.) Every Model 94 comes with our proven open sight design.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 10 INITIAL CLEANING U.S. REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, INC., CAN ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTS WHICH OCCUR THROUGH THE USE OF CARTRIDGES 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). Some metal parts of your new Model 94 have been coated at the factory with a rust preventative compound.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 Lightly oil the action at these points 9:33 AM Page 11 is prevented from moving forward and striking the firing pin. The rebound position and the manual hammer stop/safety are intended to work together to provide protection against unintentional or accidental firing. FIGURE 2 MANUAL HAMMER STOP/SAFETY IMPORTANT: This manual covers the Model 94 with top-tang positioned manual hammer stop/safety (Figure 3D).
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 12 "SAFE" POSITIONS OF REBOUNDING SAFETY AND T OP - TANG HAMMER STOP / SAFETY FIGURE 3A Hammer stop/safety in "on" (safe) position TO PUT YOUR MODEL 94 INTO A “SAFE” CONDITION YOU MUST UTILIZE BOTH THE REBOUNDING HAMMER SAFETY AND THE TOP-TANG HAMMER STOP/SAFETY. ALWAYS USE BOTH — THEY WORK TOGETHER. TOP-TANG MANUAL HAMMER STOP/SAFETY: FIGURE 3B When the manual hammer stop/safety is pushed all the way rearward it is in the “on” position (Figure 3A).
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 13 TO PLACE THE MANUAL HAMMER STOP/SAFETY IN THE “ON” POSITION: LOWERING THE HAMMER TO THE REBOUND POSITION: At any time the hammer can be cocked either manually or by cycling the finger lever fully. Unless shooting is imminent, it is important to lower the hammer immediately to the rebound position from the cocked position.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 14 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RIFLE'S SAFETY MECHANISMS : FIGURE 5A Firmly hold the hammer back It is important that the breech be fully closed before your rifle is fired. To help assure that this is always the case, your Model 94 has a trigger stop mechanism. To fire your rifle it is necessary for the finger lever to depress the trigger stop (Figure 6). The trigger stop is not a safety.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 15 In this position, when the trigger is pulled, the cocked hammer will fall and strike the firing pin. If a cartridge is in the chamber, the firing pin will strike the primer and fire the cartridge. Continually be aware of the position of the manual hammer stop/safety on your rifle. Check it both manually and visually to avoid any chance of accidental discharge.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 16 forehead, follow all instructions concerning eye relief provided with your scope. When the hammer is in the cocked position, the hammer stop/safety should be in the “on” position (with the “S” showing) unless firing is imminent. Important: If you are using a scope, you may consider using a hammer extension. Refer to the instructions on mounting a hammer extension later in this manual.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 17 made with tight fitting tolerances. This assures your gun of good part-to-part fit for many years to come and is the sign of a finely crafted firearm. FIGURE 8 LOADING PROCEDURES USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION AS INDICATED BY THE INSCRIPTION ON THE BARREL. AS EXPLAINED PREVIOUSLY, BEFORE LOADING YOUR RIFLE MAKE SURE ALL GREASE AND OIL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE BARREL AND CHAMBER, AND THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE BARREL OR ACTION AREAS.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 18 tip of the first cartridge until all but the rim has entered the loading port (Figure 10). 3. Repeat this procedure with each cartridge, but push the last cartridge past the end of the spring cover, allowing the cover to snap closed (Figure 11). Do not exceed the recommended capacity of the magazine. 2. Then, insert the next cartridge in the same manner, pushing the preceding cartridge into the magazine.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 19 EXPOSING THE “S” IN FRONT OF THE SAFETY LEVER. KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHEN CYCLING THE ACTION. FIGURE 12 Carefully inspect the chamber and feed/magazine mechanisms for any cartridges IMPORTANT: 1. With the gun pointed in a safe direction and your finger off the trigger, swing the finger lever downward fully. This will extract any cartridge from the chamber and eject it.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 20 PLACE THE MANUAL HAMMER STOP/SAFETY IN THE "ON" POSITION AND CAREFULLY OPEN ACTION WHILE AVOIDING DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BREECH BY YOURSELF AND OTHERS. FIGURE 13 Cocking the hammer to fire Carefully inspect the ejected cartridge. If the primer is indented, the cartridge should be disposed of in a manner that would prevent accidental injury to you or others.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 21 TO CHAMBER ANOTHER ROUND FOR THE NEXT SHOT: FIGURE 14 Pushing the hammer stop/safety to the “off” position with your thumb 1. Swing the finger lever fully down, extracting and ejecting 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 “ready to fire” position. 3.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Move the elevator forward to shoot lower, rearward to shoot higher Page 22 THE REBOUND POSITION AND THE MANUAL HAMMER STOP/SAFETY INTO THE “ON” POSITION. FIGURE 16 Sight elevator UP OR DOWN ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS: Adjusting elevation on your Model 94 requires you to lift up the rear notch blade holder on your rifle’s rear sight with your fingers and move the notched elevator either forward or backward (Figure 16).
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 23 attaching screws or bend sight components when adjustments are made. FIGURE 17 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 you’ll shoot more to the right.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 24 Correct sight picture. SIGHT PICTURE: FIGURE 18 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 bull’s-eye would appear to rest on top of the front bead.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 25 THERE ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE CHAMBER, MAGAZINE OR ACTION/FEED AREAS. FIGURE 19 You should clean your Model 94 after every day of shooting 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 include cleaning the barrel.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 26 5. Lightly oil your gun at the points described under “Oiling the Action” explained earlier in this manual. All metal surfaces 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.
02-227-WFA_94 OM Revised 7/17/03 9:33 AM Page 27 qualified gunsmith to have the action disassembled for professional cleaning and lubrication. GENERAL PRODUCT AND H ISTORICAL Q UESTIONS Winchester Rifles and Shotguns Customer Service 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, UT 94050-9333 1-800-945-5237 NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL 94 APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL. This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism.
You Are Responsible For Firearms Safety As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can mean the difference between life and death. Failure to follow any of these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and/or possible serious injury or death to yourself and others. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle any firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger.
6. BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS, for the safety of both your gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of other obstructions may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest rifle barrels. BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY.
11. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. Particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard object. 12. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Refer to "Unloading The Rifle" for instructions on the unloading of your rifle. Never place your loaded rifle on or against a fence, tree, car or other similar object. 13. WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
20. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in this instruction book, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date information on the safe handling procedures of your Browning gun. Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. 21. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.
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