User guide
away from children. Make sure your gun is unloaded
and always store ammunition separately.
OTHER CLEANlNG SUGGESTIONS
—
•
Never pour large quantities
of
oil into the receiver
or other parts. It can drain down
to
the wood and
soften it
—
and cause permanent damage and loosen
-
ing
of
the stock.
•
After extended periods
of
heavy use, your gun
should be taken
to
a qualified gunsmith to have the
action disassembled for professional cleaning and
lubrication.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL
1886
APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED
IN THIS MANUAL.
This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism.
You
may permanently mar it by attempting to disassemble
the inner mechanism assemblies.
If
further disassem
-
bly for service or cleaning is required, take your gun
to
a
U.
S.
Repeating Arms Company recommended
Service Center or a competent gunsmith as explained
under “Service or Repair.”