This manual provides instructions on how to disassemble (take apart and repair) your Winchester Model 72 or 72A bolt action .22 caliber rifle. All of these bolt-action rifles in the Winchester Model 72 group are dissembled in a similar manner, with only minor differences between the early and later 72A model. This manual will first outline tools needed for the disassembly process, provide a brief history of Winchester rifles and specifically the 72 group, and then pictures and diagrams of the entire dismantling process. Also included in this book is a detailed table of the parts and where a part is interchangeable among the various rifle models. Each major section is treated as a ‘STEP’, thus enabling you to move among the sections for various regions of the rifle. For example, if you only need to look at the bolt, proceed to STEP #5. There are six steps in the disassembly of these .22 bolt rifles. The 6th and final STEP will provide some tips on reassembling your Model 72 bolt .22 caliber Winchester rifle. You will find that, by carefully following the instructions of this manual, dismantling or repairing a Winchester bolt .22 caliber rifle is a fairly easy and straight forward process (as compared to other guns). The whole process requires a minimum of tools that most people probably have in their home or shop.

You will receive the digital online version immediately so that you can begin at once to disassemble your firearm. Don't loose value in your firearm by using the incorrect tools or removing parts in the incorrect order.