Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle Owner’s …

1 LicenseeWinchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle Owner s Manual Important instructions for Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Repeating Arms Company, Winchester Haven, CT, U. S. A. 06511-1970 Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation. Use the space below to record information about yournew Model 94 _____Caliber _____Serial Number _____Purchased From _____Date of Purchase _____We sincerely hope that you are pleased with your newWinchester Model 94 Rifle . We at Repeating ArmsCompany thank you for the privilege of crafting this riflefor you. We are especially proud of the many years ofenjoyment it is certain to provide for you and your family. The Model 94 is another Rifle in an over 130year-old tradition of producing quality firearms for theWorld s sportsmen.

2 Quality of manufacture, design,craftsmanship and function are of utmost concern to believe you ll find that your new 94 meets theWinchester tradition of quality in every way. If you haveany questions or comments regarding your new firearm,please feel free write to us at our administrative offices:Customer Service DepartmentU. S. Repeating Arms Company, Winchester AvenueMorgan, Utah 84050-9333 Phone: 1-800-945-5237 Print Code: 9802/945371 ContentsPageGun safety warnings ..2 General description ..4 Terminology and descriptions ..5 Serial number ..5 General Features ..6 Ammunition ..8 Initial cleaning ..8 Oiling the Action ..9 Operation of the hammer and hammer stop.

3 9 Lowering the hammer ..11 Trigger stop ..12 Assembly/Disassembly ..13 Installing a scope ..13 General Operation ..14 Loading procedures ..15 Unloading procedures ..17In the case of a misfire ..18 Firing procedures ..18 Sight adjustments ..20 Hammer Extension ..23 Cleaning and Maintenance ..23 Ordering parts / service or repair ..26 Questions & ..27 MODEL94 LEVERACTIONThis manual covers all current versions of the Lever actionModel 94 Rifle that feature the following: Advanced rebounding hammer, hammer block andcross bolt hammer stop. Positive side ejection (for better ejection when using ascope). Adjustable rear sight mounted on the barrel (not thetang).

4 This manual includes instructions for standard calibermodels as well as Big Bore models. Models may have largelever loops or standard levers. This manual includes cur-rent models with hardwood, laminated, walnut or compos-ite stocks. Instructions are the same for all current gun better represents the Winchester legacy than this Rifle . Just like the original Model 94s of the past,you ll appreciate its beautiful craftsmanship, and superb IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS BE THOROUGHLY STUDIEDBEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TO ASSUREPROPER AND SAFE GUN HANDLING. FAILURETO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR FAIL-URE TO OBEY ANY SAFETY WARNING MAYRESULT IN INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS, OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR GUN.

5 As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsi-bilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities canbe the difference between life and death. There is noexcuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle your Rifle and any other firearm withintense respect for its power and potential READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OFTHE CAUTIONS, PROPER HANDLING PROCE-DURES AND INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED INTHIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR Do not carry a loaded gun with a live round in thechamber while walking, running, climbing a tree, crossinga fence or anywhere you might slip or fall, drop the gun orotherwise bump or jar the gun. A gun that is dropped,bumped, or jarred with a chambered round might acciden-tally discharge even with the safety on, causing seriousinjury to you or someone else.

6 When a round is cham-bered keep the safety on until you are ready to Do not rely on the safety to prevent accidental dis-charge. Many safeties merely block the trigger and preventfiring by pulling the trigger. The safety may not preventan accidental discharge due to dropping, jarring, or bumping a Use only ammunition for which the gun is chamberedas indicated on the barrel, to prevent excessive pressureand possible serious personal Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious per-sonal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessivepressure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strictcompliance with instruction and data contained in current reloading Never point a gun at anything you do not intend toshoot.

7 Always keep it pointed in a safe direction in case ofaccidental Always check to ensure that the barrel is free ofobstructions before loading and using the gun. If you experience light recoil or off sound, check the barrel Before firing, clean any grease or oil out of barrel withcleaning rod and patch. Grease or heavy accumulation ofoil can cause excessive pressure and result in serious personal Keep barrel, chamber and Action free of rust. Rust inthe barrel and chamber can cause excessive pressuresresulting in serious injury. A rusted, pitted or eroded barrel should be Use hearing protection to prevent ear damage fromrepeated exposure to Always use proper shooting glasses to prevent eyeinjury from flying Never carry a loaded gun in a motor vehicle or carryone into a dwelling.

8 Always carefully unload the gunbefore entering a motor vehicle, a dwelling or an areasuch as a camp. Always point a gun in a safe directionwhile loading or unloading to prevent serious injury incase of an accidental discharge. Never load in the houseor in your Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or at the surface ofwater to avoid a ricochet and possible serious personalinjury to yourself or a Store guns in a clean dry place out of reach of childrenand separated from stored Never alter any parts of your gun. Any alterations oradjustments that may become necessary to the operatingmechanism should be performed by a qualified Hunting from elevated surfaces such as tree stands isdangerous.

9 Doing so may increase the risk of handling anyfirearm. Always make certain that the stand being used issafe, sturdy and stable. Always make certain your firearmis unloaded when it is being taken up and down from thestand. Always make certain that your firearm is notdropped from the stand or dropped while it is being takenup or down from the Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, clean-ing firearms, or handling ammunition may result in expo-sure to lead and other substances known to cause birthdefects, reproductive harm and other serious physicalinjury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Washhands thoroughly after new Model 94 Rifle is a modern version of the mostfamous of all Lever Action rifles.

10 With a few minor excep-tions, the Action is identical to the way the originals weremade in 1894. Yet you ll find that today s manufacturingequipment and technology make it possible to produce arifle with more precision, closer metal-to-wood fits andtighter overall tolerances than possible in earlier re sure that the greatest Winchester gunmakers of thepast would be very proud of today s Model new Model 94 is truly a gun that can stand veryclose scrutiny. It exhibits the kind of quality you will beproud to display. Your new Model 94 also features our highly functional 4 FIGURE 1 AButt PlateManual hammer stopLoading PortFinger leverTriggerButtstockForearmMuzzleEjecti on PortRebounding hammerFIGURE 1 BManualhammerstopPushed toleft: off safePushed toright: on safe ReboundinghammerBarrel bandsTriggerGuardRear SightFront SightMagazine Tubemanual hammer stop built into the receiver, as well as ourrebounding hammer system.