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1879 Winchester Hotchkiss question
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November 27, 2021 - 2:49 pm
I have a first model civilian carbine. Is there a source for a copy of the original manual? My main question is what is the recommended procedure to unload a magazine of unfired rounds? Thanks.
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November 29, 2021 - 1:45 pm
I’m not sure if Winchester included a manual with their rifles back in the 19th century. I don’t remember ever seeing one. They did include information in the early catalogs on how to dismount, unload and clean the rifle. Here is a snip from the April 1882 catalog which should give you what you need.
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November 29, 2021 - 4:12 pm
There’s a couple original catalogs in the current Ward’s Auction:
https://www.wardscollectibles.com/viewitem.php?item=7020
https://www.wardscollectibles.com/viewitem.php?item=7022
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