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model 12 "The Perfect Repeater" Outstanding n a t u r a l p o i n t i n g qualities, effortless operation, trouble-free performance and time-proven d u r a b i l i t y have gained the W I N C H E S T E R Model 12 a w o r l d - w i d e r e p u t a t i o n as " T h e Perfect Repeater". P r i d e of more t h a n one m i l l i o n sportsmen, i t is easily the best-known of all shotguns and unequalled i n p o p u l a r i t y f o r marsh, field and upland shooting, at the traps or on the skeet fields. Only the finest of gun s t e e l s — W I N C H E S T E R Proof (Chrome Molybdenum) Steel—is used in the m a n u f a c t u r e of y o u r Model 12. I n d i vidual parts are carefully treated to exactly the r i g h t hardness f o r s t r e n g t h and w e a r i n g qualities . . . then machined and gauged to the strictest tolerances, superbly finished and fitted f o r smoothest operation. The graceful receiver is forged f r o m a single billet of steel and closed at both r e a r and top f o r utmost protection. Model 12's b a r r e l is noted f o r its s t r e n g t h , u n i f o r m i t y and consistency of patt e r n performance. Stock and slide handle are of carefully finished A m e r i c a n w a l n u t . No other take down system compares w i t h t h a t of the Model 12 i n speed, s i m p l i c i t y and f a c i l i t y . No tools are required and both sections are of nearly the same length. E q u a l l y popular, is the ease w i t h w h i c h y o u r Model 12 is loaded or unloaded and its simple, j a m proof loading system f r o m magazine to chamber. The magazine holds six Super-Seal c r i m p shells or five of the rolled c r i m p type. W i t h one round i n the chamber, your Model 12 is either a seven or six-shot repeater. F o r m a x i m u m protection w h i l e reloading, Model 12 has three automatic safety features. (1) When the action is i n r e a r w a r d position, the firing p i n is locked i n the breech
bolt, w i t h point f u l l y w i t h d r a w n . (2) A t the slightest r e a r w a r d motion of the slide handle, hammer is immediately secured u n t i l action is again closed. (3) W h e n the gun is fired, r e coil disengages the action slide lock and slide bar, p e r m i t t i n g the action to be manipulated f o r reloading. I f the hammer should f a l l on an empty chamber, however, or i n case of a misfire, a s l i g h t f o r w a r d push on the slide handle is necessary to disengage bar and slide. T h i s provides v i t a l protection i n case of a " h a n g fire." There is a Model 12 f o r every shooting need i n many combinations of gauge, b a r r e l length and choke . . . and i n F i e l d , M a g n u m Duck, Skeet, T r a p and Pigeon grades. Whatever your choice of s t y l e — i n the field or i n the gun rack, t h i s sleek, splendidly p e r f o r m i n g r e peater w i l l make you proud to be its owner.
Model 12 Field Gun (Action
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Assemble 1. P u l l t r i g g e r . Be sure action slide h a n d l e is f u l l y f o r w a r d a n d s l i d e lock flush w i t h receiver extension at " A " . T h i s p r e v e n t s slide bar scratching receiver.
2. H o l d i n g receiver p o r t i o n i n l e f t hanc a n d b a r r e l assembly i n r i g h t hand, a t r i g h t angles to each o t h e r , i n s e r t threaded barrel s h a n k i n t o receiver,
3. T u r n b a r r e l assembly clockwise u n t i l the contours of the receiver and the r e c e i v e r e x t e n sion coincide.
4 . P u l l slide h a n d l e f u l l y r e a r w a r d and push magazine d o w n w a r d as f a r as i t w i l l go.
5. P u s h o u t m a g azine l o c k i n g pin " B " . U s i n g p i n as a lever, t u r n magaz i n e one q u a r t e r t u r n c l o c k w i s e , as s h o w n . P i n w i l l not r o t a t e , unless m a g a z i n e is a t f u l l depth i n receiver.
6. Push magazine l o c k i n g p i n back i n to m a g a z i n e t u b e . T h r e a d e d end o f t h e t u b e is n o w e n g a g e d w i t h the receiver a n d locked.
7. B r i n g a c t i o n slide h a n d l e f u l l y f o r w a r d . A r r o w s on receiver and receiver extension should coincide. G u n is n o w r e a d y to f i r e .
8. Place s a f e t y i n " o n " p o s i t i o n by pushing safety butt o n f r o m r i g h t to l e f t (as shown). Red " d a n g e r " r i n g w i l l t h e n be covered.
to Load Chamber
1. Be s u r e s a f e t y i s " o n " . D e p r e s s a c t i o n slide lock a t t h e l e f t r e a r o f t h e receiver. T h i s u n l o c k s a c t i o n a n d p e r m i t s a c t i o n slide h a n d l e t o d r o p o r be p u l l e d r e a r w a r d , f u l l y o p e n i n g t h e a c t i o n . W h e t h e r g u n is loaded or u n l o a d e d , i f t h e a c t i o n is f u l l y closed a n d cocked, the slide lock m u s t be depressed before t h e slide h a n d l e c a n be m a n i p u l a t e d . W h e n f i r i n g , h o w e v e r , recoil a u t o m a t i c a l l y unlocks action.
2. D r o p shell i n l o a d i n g p o r t .
3. C h a m b e r shell b y p u s h i n g slide h a n d l e f u l l y f o r w a r d .
to Load Magazine
1. I n v e r t g u n . D e p r e s s c a r r i e r w i t h t h e shell a n d i n s e r t t h e round into the magazine.
2. A f t e r l o a d i n g each s h e l l , c a r r i e r c a n be k e p t p a r t i a l l y depressed a n d i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e end o f t h e l a s t shell loaded. P u s h final shell i n f a r e n o u g h to p e r m i t c a r r i e r t o s n a p back into its normal position.
to Unload Magazine and Chamber
1 • Be sure s a f e t y is " o n " . I n v e r t g u n a n d f u l l y depress carrier with thumb. Allow shells t o be ejected f r o m m a g azine, one b y one.
2. W h e n m a g a z i n e is e m p t y , depress a c t i o n slide lock a t r e a r o f receiver, a n d p u l l slide h a n d l e f u l l y back t o r e m o v e shell f r o m c h a m b e r .
to Fire 1. U n l o c k s a f e t y , as s h o w n , e x p o s i n g red " d a n g e r " r i n g o n s a f e t y b u t t o n . P r e s s t r i g g e r . Successive m a n i p u l a t i o n s o f t h e slide h a n d l e a f t e r each shot w i l l eject e m p t y s h e l l , l o a d a n e w shell a n d cock a c t i o n . I m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r f i r i n g p u t safety " o n " .
to Take Down Be sure gun is unloaded —both magazine and chambei
1. P u s h m a g a z i n e l o c k i n g p i n flush w i t h magazine tube.
2. U s i n g m a g a z i n e l o c k i n g p i n as a lever, t u r n m a g a z i n e one q u a r t e r t u r n counter-clockwise. T h i s w i l l u n lock m a g a z i n e t u b e f r o m receiver.
3. P u s h a c t i o n slide handle fully forward, withdrawing t h e a c t i o n slide b a r f r o m the receiver.
4 . G r a s p i n g stock w i t h one h a n d a n d barrel assembly w i t h the other, t w i s t one q u a r t e r t u r n counter - clockwise. Withdraw barrel f r o m receiver.
to Remove Three-Shot Magazine Plug Federal M i g r a t o r y B i r d Regulations l i m i t the capacity of a n y a u t o - l o a d i n g or r e p e a t i n g s h o t g u n used f o r m i g r a t o r y g a m e b i r d s h o o t i n g to t h r e e shells. Y o u r M o d e l 12 comes to y o u w i t h a wooden p l u g i n t h e m a g a z i n e . T h e p l u g p e r m i t s o n l y 2 shells to be i n s e r t e d i n t h e m a g a z i n e . U n t i l t h e wooden p l u g is r e m o v e d y o u r M o d e l 12 has t o t a l c a p a c i t y of 3 shots—two i n the magazine and one i n t h e c h a m b e r . T o r e m o v e t h i s p l u g f o l l o w these d i r e c t i o n s : 1 • Depress w i r e s p r i n g " A " i n m a g a zine l o c k i n g p i n w i t h a s c r e w d r i v e r and pull p i n entirely out of magazine. Continue Top of Next Fold
2. R e m o v e b o t h screws a t f r o n t end of magazine holding top of metal magazine plug to p r e v e n t i t s sudden ejection.
3. A l l o w m e t a l magazine plug and m a g a z i n e s p r i n g to slowly extend to spring's full length then l i f t out spring and r e m o v e wooden plug f r o m magazine t u b e .
4 . Replace s p r i n g i n magazine, magazine p l u g , m a g a z i n e plug screws and locking pin.
to Tighten Model 12 Take Down Unusually frequent taking down and r e a s s e m b l y o f y o u r M o d e l 12 m a y , a f t e r a l o n g p e r i o d , r e s u l t i n some looseness of t h e b a r r e l , i n t h e receiver. T h i s cond i t i o n is u n l i k e l y , b u t , i n a n y e v e n t c a n be e a s i l y c o r r e c t e d .
2. D r a w d o w n t h e a d j u s t i n g sleeve lock, disengaging the notches with those o n t h e a d j u s t i n g sleeve.
3- T u r n a d j u s t i n g sleeve one n o t c h i n direction of a r r o w to t i g h t e n . T u r n i n g in other direction w i l l loosen t h e j o i n t .
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1 - Remove a d j u s t ing sleeve lock screw " C " i n r i g h t side o f r e c e i v e r e x t e n s i o n face.
4. Push adjusting sleeve l o c k back i n to place a n d r e p l a c e l o c k screw. I f t h e b a r r e l is s t i l l loose, repeat procedure.
c a r e of your model
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Your W I N C H E S T E R Model 12 is worldfamous as "The Perfect Repeater." As w i t h other top quality products, proper care w i l l guarantee its long life and smooth, efficient operation. Neglect is the great spoiler of firearms. Rain, snow and dampness are constant threats to barrels, actions, magazines and all metal parts. Perspiration from your hands is a major cause of rusty exterior surfaces. Good judgment and proper equipment, however, w i l l eliminate danger. Although modern ammunition w i l l not dirty or foul barrels and actions, dampness CAN. After shooting in bad weather, wipe out the bore of your Model 12 with an oily patch and cover exposed surfaces with a thin film of oil. The action should be cleaned after exposure to rain, snow or salt spray and a film of oil applied. This is made easy in your Model 12 through an exclusive feature which permits you to easily remove the trigger assembly, including hammer and carrier, by taking out one screw located in the lower tang at the rear of the trigger guard. When storing, apply gun grease to all exposed surfaces, then place your Model 12 in a gun case, if available. Store in a dry place. Do not plug the muzzle with any obstruction. Before firing, be certain that all grease is wiped from the arm, especially the bore. Should your W I N C H E S T E R Model 12 ever need repairs, return i t to the W I N C H E S T E R factory where it w i l l receive the same careful attention and care used in its manufacture.
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