< Previous'WmCf fMSTSR M O D E L S 5 6 A N D 5 7 BOL T ACTION REPEA TING RIFLES Box Magazine—Solid Frame Only M O D E L 5 6 F O R . 2 2 L O N G R I F L E R I M F I R E C A R T R I D G E O N L Y Tw e n t y - t w o i n c l i ^ R o u n d B a r r e l W e i g h t a b o u t 4 ? a p o u n d s Case of ten guns, packed, about 106 pounds O r d e r b y t h i s n u m b e r G 5 6 0 2 R M O D E L 5 7 F O R E I T H E R . 2 2 S H O R T O R . 2 2 L O N G R I F L E R I M F I R E C A R T R I D G E S Tw e n t y - t w o i n c h R o u n d B a r r e l W e i g h t a b o u t 5 p o u n d s Case of ten guns, packed, about 106 pounds O r d e r b y n u m b e r N o . G 5 7 0 2 R * C a l i b e r . 2 2 L o n g R i fl e •Will be furnished if order does not specify the particular caliber. R I M F I R E C A R T R I D G E S U S E D I N M O D E L S 5 6 a n d 5 7 R I F L E S |]T> .22 Short ( F o r M o d e l 5 7 o n l y ) .22 Long Rifle Winchester Precision 75 Winchester Precision 200 These cartridges furnished with various combinations of powder and bullet. S e c s e c t i o n o n m e t a l l i c a m m u n i t i o n . 41 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKwmmems. MODELS 56 AND 57 BOLT ACTION REPEATING RIFLES .VP two liirht weicht 22 caliber rifles embodying the excellent mechanical features of the WinchesYe? ttri^in a'llghter and lower priced fo™' ,1" material these rifles are of the accepted Winchester high standard of quality. these two rifles are identical. Both rifles have a 22 inch round tapered steel barrel firmly attached to the receiver by a well fitted thread. The breech action is of the up-tum and pull-back type- The bolt handle is ment of the bolt handle. The twin extractors hold each cartridge in exact line when entering the chamber, thus assuring feeding, even when the bolt is rapidly operated, without mutilation of the bullet. These extractors are positive in action and insure perfect ejection of the fired shell. The firing pin is locked or unlocked when cocked, by simply turning the knurled firiup pin head to the right or left, the safe and firing positions being plainly indicated. Its posi tion can be ascertained by touch or sight as the firing pin head pin prpjects at top when in firing position. The safety cannot be accidentally shifted from one position to the other. The stock is made of one piece of selected walnut with pistol grip and has a f"'Iy J^becked non-slipping steel butt plate. Stock and forearm are gracefully formed for balance and b e a u t y o f l i n e . These rifles are made in solid frame only, but the Model 56 may be easily taken apart if necessary for transport by removing a single screw. The Model 56 has an adjustable sporting rear sight with U shaped notch and a bead front with bright alloy tip that will not tarnish, both mounted on the barrel and the receiver has screw holes for attaching a Lyman No. 42W peep sight, which will be furnished on special order at additional cost. The Model 57 has a square top military blade front and a Lyman No. 6W single leaf folding rear sight with V shaped notch, on the barrel. On the extreme rear of the receiver givmg a very long sight radius and well dear of the hand in operating the bolt, is a Lyman No. receiver sight with a removable peep disc and which is adjustable for windage and elevation. Either peep sight or leaf sight may be used without change of front sight. Sights are adjusted for 75 foot range. The detachable box magazine holds five cartridges and can be charged either when detached or while in the rifle. It is removed by pressing a button in the left side of stock. Ex tra magazines can be furnished at an additional charge. Ten shot magazines can be furnished for .11 long rine car- fidge only. Each rifle and its appropriate magazine should be used only with the cartriage as stamped on the barrel and magazine. T h e K e r r s p e c i a l o n e inch web sling strap il lustrated at left, swivel b o w s f o r w h i c h a r c mounted on the Model 5 7 , i s f u r n i s h e d a s a n e x t r a f o r t h i s r i fl e . The Kerr Web Sling Strap R i fl e E x t r a s S h o w n o n P a g e 1 6 2 L 42 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK"wmcmsTER TRAOC MAfW MODELS 56 AND 57 BOLT ACTION RIFLES To d i s m o u n t t h e g u n s : Open the breech, hold back trigger and remove bolt. Drive out firing pin head pin and remove firing pin head. Drive out firing pin guide pin, releasing firing pin spring and remove firing pin. Drive out extractor pins upward and remove extractors and extractor springs. The bolt handle and sleeve should not be removed unless necessary. In re-assembling, see that flatted end of firing pin spring is at rear, that firing pin guide pin projects at bottom, head of firing pin head pin is at top and that extractor with sharp hook i s a t r i g h t . Take out magazine, remove front screw in guard and in Model 57 drive out band stop pin and remove band. Lift barrel and receiver from stock, remove magazine holder screws, mag azine holder, sear spring and ejector. Drive out trigger pin and remove trigger, trigger spring and sear . Assemble in reverse order, replacing sear spring and trigger spring with crimped end out ward and ejector with bevelled side at rear. Push magazine release plunger outward in re placing stock and hold trigger back when bolt is replaced. Winchester Model 56 rifle handles the .22 Long Kifle cartridge while the Model 57 handles either .22 Short or .22 Long Rifle. "Precision 75" and "Precision 200" are brands of .22 Long Rifle Ammunition that have won fame for accuracy in use with the Model 52 rifle; the former particularly for use at ranges from 50 feet to 50 yards and the latter at longer ranges, in either indoor or outdoor competition. TO K E E P Y O U R W I N C H E S T E R I N C O N D I T I O N Winchester rifles, if given proper care and handling, will last in good condition for many years To get the best results, great care should be taken to keep your rifle clean and lubricated through out. It is seldom necessary to take the action apart. Winchester guns are simple in construction and the working parts are made with sufficient clearance so that they do not need to be cleaned continually except to prevent rust. If you have been using black or semi-smokeless powder, boiling water poured through the barrel will remove the fouling and powder residue immediately. Always pour from the breech end so the water will run out of the muzzle. If you shoot Winchester Staynless smokeless powder cartridges exclusively, either rim fire or center fire, it will be unnecessary to take the time to clean your barrel each time after shooting. Because of their non-corrosive priming Winchester Staynless cartridges will not rust or pit the bore of your rifle and so will protect it indefinitely. As a matter of principle, however, it is well to take a few minutes occasionally, when convenient, and always just before putting away your rifle for any considerable lehgth of time, to give it a good cleaning and oiling. To insure the complete absence of corrosive fouling, before commencing to use Staynless am munition, both old and new barrels should be flushed inside with a hot solution of washing soda or soap or with boiling water and then wiped dry. If you have been shooting smokeless powder cartridges with other than non-corrosive priming, the barrel should be swabbed out thoroughly with hot soapy water or hot soda water. The barrel should then be dried carefully and greased with Winchester Gun Grease. A rifle barrel that has been used with metal jacketed bullets should be cleaned with Winchester Crystal Cleaner to remove any metal fouling before treatment as described above. If the arm is to be laid aside for any length of time it is advisable to repeat the cleaning operation in essentially the same manner after 24 or 48 hours. Then it can be greased with Winchester Gun Grease and stored in a dry place indefinitely. When your Winchester has been laid away, heavily greased for some time, gasoline or benzine cuts the grease out without injury to the mechanism of the gun. Particular attention should be paid to the freedom of the firing pin in the bolt. Then a light application of Winchester Gun Oil is in order. Only the slightest coating of very light oil should ever be used on the bolt of bolt action rifles. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKc Tl g 3 o o p S ts g -»i n r o ! g z {£ 2 g Ui XOH S. » 7iPfln>70H 2 5 oPI 'nr PI I a WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKIub S h-01 o z c75 z o Ho < § S QO S >•J CQ < U oz<z u OS UJ hZu -J u. N £ Q " o < S o o s i N § ~ a H a O S ^ O ^ « 0 QZ ■ < X & .Z e "s .S S P ^ J = .2 • S « . i S c F ^ 5 rt £P ? O S •»: - ta -C e« « WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKt)fmcf f£STm EXTRAS FOR WINCHESTER RIFLES The followine extras can be furnished for Winchester rifles. All deviations from standard styles and .sizes involve a large proportional outlay for band labor and when ordered will be subject to additional charges: Butt stocks of special shape, involving change in either length or drop from standard. Engraving, additional, according to style and quality. Half, Two-Thirds or Three-Quarter Magazines on Models 92 and 94 Solid Frame Rifles. Full nickel plating; Nickel, Silver, and Gold plated trimmings. Double set trigger on Models 92, 53, 94 and 55. Changing Standard Style of Butt Stock. Fancy walnut Stock and Forearm, (not checked). Checking Fancy Walnut Stock and Forearm. Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm, Fancy Walnut, checked (except Model 95). Pistol Grip Stock of Plain Walnut, not checked (except Model 95). Checking Plain Walnut Stock and Forearm S w i s s B u t t P l a t e Telescope Sight Mount Bases Cheek Piece on Fancy Stock (except Models 52 and 54). Leaving off Rear Sight Slot, or changing position of Rear Sight. Blank piece to fill Rear Sight Slot. Sling Strap, with Screw Eyes, Swivel Hooks and Button (1 inch) see page 164. Sling Strap, Web, Adjustable (1 inch and IVt inch) see page 158. Attaching Screw Eyes for Sling Strap. Rifle Butt Stocks equipped with Jointed Rod on Models 86, 92, 94 and 95. R u b b e r P i s t o l G r i p C a p s o n M o d e l s 5 2 a n d 5 4 . Checking T riggers. Recoil pads fitted to rifles with shotgun butt stocks (see page 192.) S t a i n l e s s S t e e l B a r r e l s . Brass cleaning rods 27inches in length can be furnished for .22 caliber rifles. For the M o d e l 5 2 a s p e c i a l 3 7 V i ; i n c h l e n g t h b r a s s r o d i s m a d e . I n a d d i t i o n s e v e r a l v a r i e t i e s o f r o d s m a d e o f i r o n a r e a v a i l a b l e f o r . 2 2 c a l i b e r r i fl e s a n d w o o d e n r o d s f o r . 3 0 a n d . 3 8 c a l i b e r u s e supplied. This is a handy and sati.sfactory cleaner for .22 caliber rifles. The galvanized cord, although flexible, is sufficiently stiff to permit it to be pushed through the bore. The bristle brush hooks into the loop and the latter is big enough to hold suitable cleaning cloths. The flexible cleaner is made 24. 30, and 36 inches long. When ordering specify length wanted. Rifle Cleaning Rods Winchester Flexible Cleaner for .22 Caliber Rifles 46 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK'tVmC/f£STBR ~ WINCHESTER .30 CALIBER RIFLE CLEANING ROD For Rifles of ,270 Caliber and Larger I The defects and weaknesses of jointed rods in general were carefully considered and overcome in designing the Winchester Steel Rifle Cleaning Rod. With the excep tion of the handle, which is wood, this rod is made entirely of steel. It has three sec tions, three different tips, and a swivel handle which allows the rod to revolve as it takes the rifling in the barrel when in use without twisting in the hand or unscrewing at the joints. The rod has a long bearing in the handle that rests on a steel base, which takes the strain off the swivel pin and gives practically the same effect as ball bearing. Being made of steel throughout and having specially designed joints, this rod IS practically as rigid, substantial, and lasting as a solid rod. The joints have a long, slow screw and a large and long dowel bearing almost the full size of the rod This not only makes a strong and stiff joint without any play to it, but also tends to prevent the joints unscrewing when the rod is in use. The rod is 44 inches in length : but, as the sections are interchangeable, it can be shortened by using two or even one section. The head tip has a flat surface and crowned edge and can be used for cali brating barrels with a lead slug, as well as for cleaning purposes. The slotted tip has a large opening which pemits the use of a good-sized piece of cloth for cleaning or wiping. The third tip is made to accommodate a universal rifle bi-ush, or any bmsh having the same thread. This rod is suitable for use in rifles of .270 caliber or larger, and will be found highly satisfactory in every way. Riflemen who have tested it pro nounce it the most substantial and practical jointed rod ever offered. The rod is packed in a cloth bag. The U. S. Goverament Cleaner 2/3 Size The U. S. Government Cleaner is the most compact cleaner on the market. It is made of strong, seiwiceable materials, and will last a long time. We can furnish this cleaner in 6 m/m., .25, .30, .32, .38, .40, .44, .45, and .50 calibers. This cleaner cannot be used in Models 73, 92, and 03 rifles. Jointed Shotgun Rod on page 192 47 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKwmcmsTm WINCHESTER RIFLE AND GUN ACCESSORIES (.UpSd'WlMCHEST^ U 5 E . 3 2 s a w .9 Supplemental Chambers Permit the use of popular pistol cartridges in high power rifles chambered for .30 Winchester, .30 Army, .30 Government Model 1906, .303 Savage, .303 British, .32-40, and .32 Winchester Special Cartridges without change or readjustment of the rifle except the sights. Inserted in the rifle same a s t h e c a r t r i d g e . Made in the following sizes: Caliber .30 Winchester, for use with .32 Smith & Wesson Cartridges. Caliber .30 Army, for use with .32 Smith & Wesson Cartridges. Caliber .30 Gov't Model 1906, for use with Smith & Wesson Cartridges. Caliber .303 Savage, for use with .32 Smith & Wesson Cartridges. Caliber .303 British, for use with .32 Smith & Wesson Cartridges. Caliber .32 Winchester Special, for use with .32 Short Colt and .32 Long Colt Cartridges. Caliber .32-40, for use with .32 Short Colt and .32 Long Colt Cartridges. We recommend the use of Smokeless Powder Lead Ball Cartridges only, with the Winchester Supplemental Chamber. Cartridges carrying metal patch bullets should not be used with this de vice. Black powder cartridges soon foul barrels having such quick twists as the above. W i n c h e s t e r S l i n g S t r a p This sling can be attached to Winchester rifles, except Models 90, 02, 04, 06, 56, 57 and 58 and also to Winchester and other shotguns. It is made of selected leather, and has a patent buckle, which permits its being lengthened or shortened easily. The hooks are made on a swivel, to prevent the strap twisting, and they can be detached from the screw eyes without difficulty. The strap is attached to a gun by means of two screw eyes, one being screwed into the stock and the other riveted into the forearm tip. The Kerr Web Sling Strap furnished in 1 inch and ll^ inch widths, is made of high grade webbing and is adjustable by means of a simple, easily operated slip buckle. It is adaptable to all Winchester rifles and shotguns . t o w h i c h a s l i n g s t r a p i s a d a p t e d . T h i s s l i n g i s i l l u s t r a t e d o n p a g e 1 5 8 . Barrel Reflectors For examining the inside of rifle barrels. In ordering be sure to specify model of gun for which it is desired. Interchangeable Barrels Interchangeable barrels can be furnished for Take Down rifles. Models 94 and 55, and for Take Down repeating shotguns. See descriptions under t h e v a r i o u s m o d e l s . In fitting interchangeable barrels to any of our "Take-Down" rifles or shotguns it is necessary for us to have the entire gun at the factory (to g e t h e r w i t h t h e e x t r a b a r r e l , i f t h e r e b e o n e ) i n o r d e r t h a t w e m a y p r o p erly breech up and fit the new barrel, and also make sure that the old one is readjusted to correspond with the new. Winchester Barrel Reflector 48 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK"WmC/fSSTER SIGHTING WINCHESTER RIFLES In order to acquire a correct manner of aiming with the various » kinds of sights adapted to WINCHESTER i-epeating and single shot rifles, it will be found desirable to read carefully the following direc t i o n s : The rifle should be held with its butt placed firmly against the Pig. 1 shoulder, yet not so tightly as to cause any muscular strain or tremor. Fig. 2 and its muzzle brought to point in the direction of the target, but some what below the bullseye; care being taken to keep the sights perfectly upright. The center of the notch in the rear sight should then be brought into direct alignment with the front sight; and when correctly held the tip of the front sight should appear about 1/32 of an inch above the bottom of the notch of the rear sight, or so much as may be distinctly seen without blur ring. (See Fig. 1.) With a bead or pin-head front sight the whole of the bead should be seen. Keeping the sights in this same relative position, the muzzle of the rifle should be raised until the tip of the front sight reaches the bottom edge of the bullseye, but does not quite touch it, a small space intervening just perceptible to the eye without straining. With aperture front sights, the aperture in the bead should "ring" the bullseye, allowing a thin white ring to show equally around the bullseye. When using a graduated peep rear sight of the Winchester or Lyman pattern, the front sight should be held on the bullseye in the same manner as described above, the difference being that the front sight only is seen, the eye being held as nearly as possible to the center of the hole in the rear sight. These peep rear sights are customarily fastened to the tang of the rifle, or to the receiver; and, as most of the V-notched rear sights stand so high from the rifle barrel as to i n t e r f e r e w i t h a c l e a r v i e w t h r o u g h t h e h o l e i n t h e p e e p s i g h t , i t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e s e b e replaced by a folding leaf sight whenever a peep rear sight is put on the rifle, or with a blank piece especially made for this purpose. A variation in the position of the grouping of shots upon the target, due to a difference in the manner of holding the sights, is often found to exist among shooters. This is sometimes caused by imperfect vision: astigmatism, farsightedness, or nearsightedness. Farsightedness will cause a blurring of the rear sight, while nearsightedness will affect the accurate drawing of the front sight upon the bullseye. It, therefore, sometimes becomes necessary to alter the alignment of the sight to accommodate the rifle to the shooter's own manner of sighting. When this is done, it should be remembered, as a general rule, that, if the rear sight is moved towards the right, the rifle will shoot further to the right on the target; if the front sight is moved towards the right, the rifle will shoot to the left; if the front sight is filed off, or a lower one put in its place, it will cause the rifle to shoot higher. This rule for adjusting sights must not be confounded with the manner of drawing the front sight in the rear sight notch when aiming, for in that case the higher the tip of the front sight is held, the higher will be the grouping of the shots on the target. When shooting in a bright light, the grouping will be lower than on a dark or cloudy day. It will be found advan tageous, when using an ivory bead or other light-colored front sight, to smoke the tip with a match, when shooting on a bright object. 49 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKWNCf fjEsrm SIGHTING WINCHESTER RIFLES The graduated scale on the leaf of the Winchester peep rear sights except on No. 82A sight is laid off in decimal parts of an inch, having no reference whatever to the range, and can, therefore, be used as a range-sight only aUer the rifle has been targeted at the various stand ard ranges and the reading of the scale noted or marked on the leaf. The vernier on the mid- range vernier peep sight enables this sight to be adjusted to the one-hundredth part of an inch. All front sights, rear sights, or blanks fitting into a dovetailed cut in the barrel should be driven into place from the right-hand side of the barrel, and driven out, if necessary, from the left. Much force, or a heavy blow, should never be used as not only will the sight be muti lated, but the barrel will be dented or thrown out of line so as to affect seriously its shooting. If it is found that the sight drives in too tightly, its base may be sufficiently reduced by careful filing. The slot in the barrel should, however, never be enlarged. If the sight is so loose as to m a k e i t l i k e l y t o b e j a r r e d o u t o f p l a c e , a p i e c e o f t i s s u e p a p e r m a y b e i n s e r t e d u n d e r i t s b a s e before driving it in, or the dovetail on its base may be slightly dented near its center, thus throw ing up a burr which will hold the sight in place. T h e t r a j e c t o r y o f a b u l l e t i s t h e p a t h i t f o l l o w s f r o m t h e i n s t a n t i t l e a v e s t h e m u z z l e o f the arm until it strikes the target. This path is a continuous curve. In its flight a bullet loses forward or horizontal speed and gains downward or vertical speed. This is due respectively to the resistance of the air and the action of gravity. By the law of gravity a bullet projected into space increases progressively in downward or vertical velocity. The longer the time before com ing to rest, the greater the downward velocity. Hence, in that portion of the trajectory where the bullet takes the longest time to move a given horizontal distance, gravity will show its maxi m u m e f f e c t . From this one can readily appreciate that the curve of the path of a bullet is greatest at the end of its flight and that at the longest ranges the curvature is the greatest. In other words, as the distance from the muzzle increases, the curve of the path of the bullet increases. In the above sketch the trajectory is exaggerated in proportion to the size of the rifle, for purpose of description. In considering the killing zone of a bullet it is customary to give the mid-range height of its trajectory. This is the height attained above the straight line drawn from the muzzle of the rifle to the point where the bullet strikes. It is generally considered that the be.st measure of a knock-down blow, the killing or destructive effect of a bullet, is the energy i n f o o t p o u n d s s t o r e d i n t h e b u l l e t . By comparing the energy of one style of bullet with another of the same style, the relative killing effect of the various sized bullets can be gauged; that is, with soft point or mushrooming bullets, where the bullet does not pass through the target, the entire energy stored in the bulle't is transmitted to the target. With the type of bullet which passes through the target, only a portion of the energy is absorbed by the target and, hence, the shocking effect is lessened. The tables on pages 208-211 give complete ballistics for cartridges most generally used. Trajectories of Winchester Bullets M I D - R A N C E H E - C H T O r T R A J E C T O R Y range WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKNext >