Winchester 1300 Pump Shotgun Owners Manual

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OPERATION OF THESAFETY
Your new Model 1300 Winchester shotgun is designed
with a cross bolt type safety. It is located just forward of
the trigger on the trigger guard: convenient for gloved or
ungloved fingers (see Figure 4). It is essential that you
become very familiar with the feel, look and operation of
the safety on this shotgun before attempting to load and
shoot.With the safety in the ÒON SAFEÓ position the trigger
and hammer are blocked and the shotgun cannot be fired.
In the ÒOFF SAFEÓ position Ñ if your gun is loaded with
a round in the chamber Ñ the chambered round can be
fired by simply pulling the trigger.
¥ ÒON SAFEÓ. The safety button is pushed fully to the
right. The red band on the left side is not showing.
¥ ÒOFF SAFEÓ. The safety button is pushed fully to the
left. A large red band is exposed on the button as it pro-
trudes on the left side. The red band is an added aid to
safe gun handling. However, with time and exposure to
the elements it can wear off. 
Never rely totally on your gunÕs safety button. It is merely
an aid to safe gun handling. Like any mechanical device
the safety can possibly fail: it can be jarred or inadvertent-
ly manipulated into an unsafe condition. Always keep
your shotgun pointed in a safe direction. 
At all times in the field keep the safety in the ÒON SAFEÓ
position and the barrel pointed in a safe direction. It is a
good idea never to load your shotgun until you are in the
field and shooting is imminent or until you are at your sta-
tion and it is your turn to shoot when you are shooting at
a range. For extra safety, and as a courtesy to others, fully
unload and place the action in the open position at all
times other than when shooting is immediately imminent.
FIGURE 4
ÒOff SafeÓ position. Red band showing. 
						

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INITIALASSEMBLY
Remove the barrel assembly and receiver/stock section
from the carton. Be sure you have wiped them clean and
oiled them. Unscrew the magazine cap from the magazine
tube. Because the magazine spring is held in place by a fric-
tion-type magazine spring retainer always be careful with
which direction the end of the magazine is pointed.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MAGAZINE POINTING
AWAY FROM YOU AND OTHERS WHEN
REMOVING THE MAGAZINE CAP. 
Your shotgun will usually come out of the box with the
bolt assembly in the closed position (forward) with the
trigger assembly already in place in the receiver. The barrel
can be assembled with the action closed, but it is usually
much easier if the action has been opened slightly. 
To unlock the action and then open the action Ñ without
pulling the trigger Ñ push up on the disconnector release
button at rear of the trigger guard (see Figure 5) on the left
side and pull back on the forearm. Do this then: 
1. Grasp the barrel ahead of the magazine tube bracket. 
2. Position the barrel over and in line with the magazine
tube. 
3. Slide the barrel rearward. 4. Guide the magazine tube bracket over the end of the
magazine tube and guide the barrel extension into the
receiver. Be sure that the slot in the barrel aligns with the
ejector. As a guide in assembly, align the rib on the barrel
assembly with the grooves on the top of the receiver 
5. Slide the barrel rearward until it seats in the receiver.
6. Immediately replace the magazine cap and tighten it
hand tight at least 3 threads.
TAKING DOWN THEBARREL
1. Depress the disconnector release button, found behind
the trigger guard on the left side, to unlock the action
without releasing the hammer.
Press the disconnector
release button to unlock
the action
FIGURE 5 
						

							2. Open the action and place the safety in the ÒON
SAFEÓ position. (The red warning band must not
be 
visible.)
3. With the magazine pointed in a safe direction, unscrew
and remove the magazine cap. Be careful, the magazine
spring and magazine plug are retained by a friction-type
retainer.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MAGAZINE POINTING
AWAY FROM YOU AND OTHERS WHEN
REMOVING THE MAGAZINE CAP. 
4. Carefully disengage the barrel from the receiver while
sliding the magazine from the barrel ring. 
DO NOT USE
EXCESSIVE FORCE.
Immediately replace the maga-
zine cap and hand tighten at least three threads. 
Reassembly of the barrel to the action was explained earli-
er under ÒInitial Assembly.Ó
LOADINGPROCEDURES
Use the correct ammunition referenced by the inscription
on the barrel. Before loading your gun, be sure all grease
and oil has been removed from the barrel and chamber
and there is no obstruction.
1. Depress the disconnector release button found behindthe trigger guard on the left side. This unlocks the action
without releasing the hammer.
2. Open the action and push the safety in the ÒON SAFEÓ
position. The chamber is now ready to be loaded. 
3. To operate your Model 1300 in a single-shot mode a
shell can now be placed directly into the chamber.
IMPORTANT: When the slide is moved forward with a
shell placed directly into the chamber the gun is now
ready to fire. 
LOADING THEMAGAZINE
Before loading, make sure your shotgun is pointed in a safe
direction and you are in an appropriate location for load-
ing and that shooting will be imminent. 
1. Place the safety in the ÒON SAFEÓ position and close
the action.
2. Depress the carrier with the forward end of the nose of
the shell.
3. With your thumb on the base of the brass push the shell
into the magazine until the carrier returns to the original
position (see Figure 6).
4. Repeat the procedure until the magazine is fully loaded.
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DO NOT CARRY A GUN WITH A SHELL IN THE
CHAMBER TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL 
DISCHARGE. 
UNLOADINGPROCEDURES
Perform the following steps to remove shells from the
chamber and magazine on all Model 1300s.
1. Point the muzzle in a safe direction.
2. The safety should be in the ÒON SAFEÓ position (the
red warning band will not be visible).
3. Hold the disconnector release button inward to release
the slide.
4. Slide the forearm through a complete cycle of the
action and repeat the process until all the shells in the
magazine have been transferred to the chamber and then
ejected.5. When the last shell in the magazine has been cycled
through the chamber and out the ejection port, leave the
action open.
6. Using your index finger, feel the entry of the magazine
to make sure there are no longer any shells unejected.
ALTERNATE WAY TO UNLOADÑ
The shells can also be removed from the magazine by 
following these steps:
1. Place the safety in the ÒON SAFEÓ position, make sure
the action is closed and keep the muzzle pointing in a safe
direction.
2. Turn the gun over so the trigger guard is facing up, then
push the carrier down as far as it will go.
3. Push inward on the right of the cartridge cutoff releas-
ing the shell from the magazine. Press the cutoff again to
release the second shell. The cartridge cutoff is located on
the inside-right of the ejection port. When a shell is in
the magazine the cutoff rests on the brass of the shell.
4. With the safety still in the ÒON SAFEÓ position, press
the disconnector release button and move the forearm all
the way rearward to remove the shell from the chamber.
FIGURE 6Loading the magazine 
						

							IMPORTANTÑ ALWAYS VISUALLY CHECK
AND KNOW FOR SURE THAT YOUR SHOTGUN
IS NOT LOADED.
FIRINGPROCEDURES
1. When ready to shoot, and with a loaded shell in the
chamber, the safety ÒON SAFEÓ, and your finger off the
trigger, push the safety to the ÒOFF SAFEÓ position (with
the red warning band fully visible). Your shotgun is now
ready to fire with a pull of the trigger.
REMEMBER, THE RECOIL FROM A 
SHOTGUN, ESPECIALLY MAGNUM LOADS,
WILL BE SOMEWHAT HEAVIER THAN MOST
OTHER GUNS, SO FIRMLY SHOULDER YOUR
MODEL 1300, TAKE AIM, AND Ñ WHEN ON
TARGET Ñ SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER.
2. Pull the forearm fully rearward until the fired shell is
ejected out the ejection port. 
3. Push the forearm fully forward, transferring a new shell
from the magazine into the chamber. Your Model 1300 is
again cocked and ready to fire. Immediately put the safety
in the ÒON SAFEÓ position (with the red warning ring
hidden) until you are ready to fire again.
IN THE CASE OF A MISFIRE
Only rarely will modern factory ammunition experience a
misfire. If this ever happens to you when shooting your
Model 1300, please follow these instructions carefully. 
CAUTION: IN CASE OF MISFIRE, KEEP THE
BARREL POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION,
CAREFULLY OPEN THE ACTION WHILE
AVOIDING DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE
BREECH BY YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
REMOVE THE SHELL FROM THE CHAMBER.
FULLY UNLOAD YOUR SHOTGUN, REMOVING
ALL SHELLS FROM THE MAGAZINE.
Carefully inspect the ejected shell. If the primer is indent-
ed, the shell should be disposed of in a manner that would
prevent accidental injury to you, others, or the environ-
ment. If there is no indentation, your gun has malfunc-
tioned and should be serviced by a qualified gunsmith, or
by the U. S. Repeating Arms Company Service Center in
New Haven, Connecticut, or by an Authorized U.S.
Repeating Arms Company Repair Station.
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							REMOVING THE MAGAZINEPLUG
When hunting migratory birds, Federal Law mandates the
use of a magazine restriction devise that allows only a total
of three shells to be held in your shotgun at one time.
WHEN REMOVING THE PLUG BE CERTAIN
THERE ARE NO SHELLS IN THE MAGAZINE OR
CHAMBER AND KEEP THE BARREL AND MAG-
AZINE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AT ALL
TIMES. 
REMEMBER, THE PLUG IS UNDER SPRING
PRESSURE SO CARE MUST BE TAKEN FOR
SAFE REMOVAL. ALWAYS POINT THE END OF
THE MAGAZINE AWAY FROM YOUR FACE AND
IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN
REMOVING AND REINSTALLING THE  MAGA-
ZINEÕS 3-SHOT PLUG.
The magazine plug is spring loaded and can thrust out of
the magazine when the friction-type magazine retainer is
removed too quickly. Never look directly down into the
cap end of the open magazine. 
1. Remove the magazine cap. 2. Place one hand over the retainer and pry it up slowly
with a screw driver using your other hand (see Figure 7).
When the retainer releases you will feel the pressure of the
friction ring and plug on the palm of your hand. 
3. Slowly raise your hand and let the magazine spring
relax. Capture the parts in your hand as they spring out.
4. With the spring relaxed, the friction ring, plug, spring
and follower can be removed. To reinstall, reverse this
procedure. 
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FIGURE  7
Carefully pry up on the
magazine spring retainer.
Catch the components as
they spring out. 
						

							RANGER LADIES/YOUTHMODELSONLY
The Ranger Ladies/Youth 1300s are specially equipped
with a segmented plug that can be cut to adjust the num-
ber of shells that can be loaded into the magazine. A full
length plug with no segments removed turns this Model
1300 into a single shot when installed into the magazine.
As a new shooter becomes more experienced with his or her Model 1300, the first section of the plug can be cut off
at the segment notch allowing one shell to be held in the
magazine (see Figure 8).
Eventually, with more experience other notches can be
removed to facilitate more shells in the chamber. When
the entire plug is removed, four shells can be loaded into
the magazine with one also in the chamber.
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FIGURE  8
3 shots total Single shot2 shots total
Magazine plug for Ladies/Youth Models 
						

							FULL DISASSEMBLY
One of the advantages of a Model 1300 is the ability to
disassemble the action for cleaning. Under very harsh
weather conditions and in dirty environments just know-
ing that parts are clean and lightly oiled can add an extra
measure of confidence to your hunt. 
Make sure you have a clean place to work and a good
place to put the components as they are disassembled. Wear eye protection at all times. Never disassemble
beyond what is explained and shown in this manual 
(see Figure 9). 
Disassembling the action can be done in the field, but
remember, there are small parts involved, some of which
are under spring tension.
FIRST, BE CERTAIN THERE ARE NO SHELLS
IN THE MAGAZINE OR CHAMBER. 
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Magazine Tube Magazine Spring
Trigger Guard PinTrigger Guard Group
Slide ArmsBarrelWinChoke¨ 
Firing PinFiring 
Pin SpringBreech Bolt SlidePlugMagazine 
Cap
Magazine 
Follower
Magazine Spring
Retainer Slide Arm Bridge
FIGURE  9
Breech Bolt
Forearm
Magazine Bracket 
						

							HOW TO TAKE DOWN THE BARREL
1. Open the action and make sure the gun is not loaded.
2. Close the action and place the safety in the 
ÒON SAFEÓ position.
3. Unscrew and remove the magazine cap. Remember,
always keep the end of the magazine pointed in a safe
direction.
4. Slide the barrel forward withdrawing the barrel from
the receiver and disengaging the magazine bracket from
the front end of the magazine.
5. Immediately screw the magazine cap back onto the
magazine.
HOW TO REMOVE THE TRIGGERGUARD GROUP FROM
THE RECEIVER
Removing the trigger guard group is another necessary
procedure in performing thorough maintenance of your
shotgun. It is easy to do, and removing it allows you to
perform cleaning and maintenance whenever and wher-
ever required. Make sure the gun is unloaded. With both
the trigger guard group and bolt assembly removed, it is
easy to wipe out any debris or moisture that sometimes
accumulates in the receiver. The trigger guard group
should be removed before you attempt to remove the bolt
assembly. The action should be cycled by sliding the fore-arm forward and then rearward. This puts the hammer in
the cocked position. Place the safety in the ÒON SAFEÓ
position.
1. If the barrel assembly has been removed, always be sure
to replace the magazine cap on the end of the magazine
tube to prevent accidental disengagement of the magazine
spring retainer.
2. Place your gun with the trigger guard facing up, on a
suitable surface that will protect the receiver finish and
stock. 
3. Remove the trigger guard pin by pushing it out from
the LEFT side of the receiver, side opposite the ejection
port. Any sturdy pushing tool that is smaller in diameter
than the pin, and that will not mar the finish, is accept-
able. Make sure you can maintain a good grip on the
pushing tool and on your shotgun while you push. 
4. Push the pin through sufficiently until it can be grasped
with your fingers. Pull it the rest of the way out. If it can-
not be removed with fingers, make sure your pushing tool
or punch has a diameter small enough so that it will push
the pin completely through without the tool damaging
the hole.
5. With the pin removed, lift the trigger guard group out
of the receiver by lifting upward and pulling rearward.
(see Figure 10) 
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							HOW TO DISASSEMBLE THE SLIDE AND BREECH BOLT(12 GAUGE ONLY).
1. Remove the barrel and trigger guard group as explained 
earlier, but do not replace the magazine cap.
2. With the action slide arms still attached to the slide
arm bridge, simultaneously slide both assemblies forward
and out of the front of the receiver. Note, that as the
breech bolt assembly passes by the ejection port, there
may be some resistance from the ejector spring. Carefully
work it past.
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE THE SLIDE AND BREECH BOLT(20 GAUGE ONLY).
1. Refer to step one of disassembling a 12 gauge above.2. You must disengage the slide arms from the slide arm
bridge. Remove the slide arms through the front of the
receiver. Remove the bolt slide assembly through the trig-
ger guard group opening. (This procedure is necessary
because the bolt will not extract out through the front of
the receiver as it does on the 12 gauge model.)
HOW TO REMOVE THE FIRING PIN.
Begin with the breech bolt assembly removed from the
gun. 
1. Grasp the breech bolt assembly, bottom side up (flat
side), and push the rear of the firing pin forward with your
forefinger. While holding the firing pin in this position,
take your other hand, tilt the front end of the slide arm
bridge and move it slightly forward. Lift up on the slide
arm bridge and disengage the curved tongue on the slide
arm bridge from the groove in the firing pin. This will
detach the slide arm bridge from the breech bolt slide. 
2. The firing pin is under spring tension and will snap out
the rear of the breech bolt when your forefinger releases
it. Control the pin as you remove the firing pin and spring.
For cleaning purposes no further dismantling is necessary
or recommended. Do not disassemble your Model 1300
further than shown in Figure 9. Doing so may void your
warranty. For repairs that require further disassembly con-
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FIGURE  10
After removing the
pin, tilt the rear of
the trigger guard
group up, then lift it
out.