The material in this booklet must be read and understood before attempting to use your Thompson/Center firearm. If pertinent safety information is not read, and statements are not understood and adhered to, death, or injury could result. READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM. Thompson/Center Arms Co., Inc. P.O.
Table of Contents Subject Page Number Know Your Firearm Before Attempting To Use It ....................................2 General Rules for the Safe Use & Handling ............................................3 Nomenclature of the Encore Pistol ..........................................................5 Operating the Encore Pistol......................................................................6 Understanding the Trigger Mechanism of the Encore ..............................
This booklet contains information that is essential to the safe use and maintenance of Thompson/Center’s Encore Pistol. You must read this material in its entirety and fully understand its significance before you can safely use your Encore. If a Thompson/Center Encore is loaned or sold (by an individual or dealer), this booklet must accompany the firearm. Replacement booklets are available at no charge from our factory at the address below.
Know Your Firearm Before You Attempt To Use It! Designed as a Hunting/Sports Pistol, the Encore is uniquely different from other handguns. Its single shot, break open action is relatively simple to understand and safe when the required ingredients of “common sense” and “safe gun handling” are applied to its use and care. The Encore operates differently than other break open pistols on the market. It is important that you identify your pistol as being an Encore in conjunction with reading these instructions.
General Rules For The Safe Use And Handling Of The Encore Pistol Follow the rules for use and handling of the Encore Pistol. Failure to follow these rules may cause injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property. 1 If you are unfamiliar with firearms seek professional instruction. Qualified organizations such as local gun clubs, the National Rifle Association and State Hunter Safety programs offer courses which teach safe gun handling and proper hunting procedure.
concentration. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs before shooting or handling your Encore. Never use your Encore when you are overly tired. If you use medication or have medical implants consult your physician before using your Encore. 5 Know the condition of your Encore before firing. Be sure the pistol is loaded with ammunition of the proper caliber. Be sure the breech is securely locked. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions (including oil, mud, dirt, snow or any foreign material).
Encore® Nomenclature Firing Pin Standing Breech Front Sight Rear Sight Hammer Muzzle Frame Grip Trigger Barrel Trigger Guard E O NC R E Forend Trigger Stop Screw Grip Cap Grip Cap The Encore Pistol barrels will be roll-stamped “ENCORE” Chamber Extractor Locking Bolts Lug Firing Pin Tang Hinge Pin Hole Grip Adapter Grip Draw Bolt Trigger Guard Spur Hinge Pin Bore Know your Encore Pistol before attempting to use it.
Operating The Encore® Pistol The Encore Pistol is a single shot, break open style pistol. To open the Encore, grab the pistol with your left hand at the balance point on the forend. (Use right hand if you are left handed). With your other hand, pull rearward on the trigger guard spur with your trigger finger. Place your finger low on the spur for maximum leverage, and give it a fast sharp pull. Pull rearward and up at the same time.
Understanding the Trigger Mechanism of the Encore® Pistol The Encore pistol has an automatic hammer block built into the internal working mechanism. The hammer block is an integral part of the sear. The automatic hammer block prevents the hammer from traveling forward and making contact with the firing pin, unless the trigger has been pulled and held fully rearward.
Encore Trigger Mechanism In The “Fired” Position Encore Trigger Mechanism Returns To The “At Rest” Position Hammer Does Not Contact Firing Pin Hammer Makes Contact With Firing Pin Discharging The Firearm Automatic Hammer Block Is Held Out Of The Way, Allowing The Hammer To Bypass It.
panies publish reloading manuals which must be read, understood and adhered to. Use only that data which is published by a reliable source and thoroughly tested by the component or tool manufacturer. Never exceed the loads listed for a particular powder, bullet and case combination and never substitute components for those listed. When using listed data, bear in mind that production changes affecting ballistic performance can occur at any time and without our knowledge.
Loading and Firing the Encore® Pistol Do not assume that a familiarity with other firearms has equipped you with a knowledge of “safe handling”, as these words apply to the Encore. Each gun is different. Although the Encore is equipped with an automatic hammer block, the user is responsible for practicing “safe gun handling” at all times. Failure to do so can cause injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
If the Encore is dropped or struck a hard blow, the following steps should be taken. The action should be opened, the gun should be unloaded, the bore should be checked for obstructions, the action should be functioned to be sure that the automatic hammer block is working properly; that the hammer and trigger function correctly and that there are no broken or deformed parts. If any problem or malfunction is noted, the gun should be returned to the factory for service.
The hammer is held away from the firing pin by the automatic hammer block Changing Barrels on the Encore First, open the action to ensure that the pistol is not loaded. Then close the action. With the action closed, take a suitable screw driver and remove both forend screws. Then remove the forend. Open the action to relieve the tension on the hinge pin. With a suitable punch or screw driver, gently tap out the hinge pin. The hinge pin may be tapped out in either direction.
Encore® Trigger Always make sure the chamber of your Encore is unloaded prior to adjusting the trigger. Working on a loaded pistol could result in an accidental discharge which can result in injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property. Encore triggers are factory set. No adjustment should be required or attempted. Alteration of the trigger spring or use of a non-factory spring can create a dangerous trigger pull.
1. Keeping the Encore pointed in a safe direction, open the Encore pistol by pulling rearward on the trigger guard spur. (See operations section of the Encore pistol). 2. Check the chamber to ensure that the Encore is not loaded. 3. Close the action and with a suitable screw driver, remove the two forend screws. Then remove the forend. 4. Break open the Encore relieving the tension on the hinge pin. Gently tap the hinge pin out (from either side) with a suitable punch or screwdriver. 5.
Barrel Obstructions Firing a firearm with an obstructed barrel could cause a burst barrel and injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property. Before loading the Encore, check the bore to ensure that it is free of obstructions (cleaning patches, excess oil, mud, snow or other foreign materials). If the firearm is dropped it should be unloaded and inspected to ensure that the bore has not become clogged with dirt, snow, twigs or other foreign material.
Iron Sight Adjustment Your Encore has been targeted before shipment, however, some additional sight adjustment may be necessary to compensate for individual holding, sighting, etc. To guard against accidental discharge which may cause injury or death, be sure that the Encore is unloaded and that the action is open when performing this operation. All barrels with adjustable sights: On these models, all windage and elevation adjustments are made on the rear sight only.
Custom Alterations & Conversions Encore Pistols or Encore Accessory Barrels which are subjected to custom alteration or conversion other than those performed by the Thompson/Center Custom Shop are not covered by our warranty. Thompson/Center does not endorse or recommend any type of custom alteration other than those performed by the Thompson/Center Custom Shop. Responsibility for other conversions rests solely with the gunsmith performing the conversion.
For your protection, examine your gun carefully at the time of purchase. Fill out and mail the registration card promptly. Be certain that it bears the gun’s serial number which you will find on the receiver. Encore Pistols and Encore accessory barrels which are subjected to custom alteration or conversion other than those performed by the Thompson/Center Custom Shop are not covered by the warranty.
Statement Issued by Sporting Arms & Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) Unsafe Arms and Ammunition Combinations Ammunition used in a firearm must be the same caliber or gauge as that marked on the firearm by its manufacturer. If the firearm is not marked as to caliber or gauge, or if it appears that the original marking has been overprinted or changed, it is the responsibility of the gun user to have a qualified person determine what cartridge or shell can safely be used in the firearm.
Shipping Information T/C Shipping Address: Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc. Farmington Road Rochester, New Hampshire 03867 T/C Mailing Address: Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc. P.O. Box 5002 Rochester, New Hampshire 03866 Encore Repair Parts To Those Who Purchase Parts For Their Encore Pistol. Thompson/Center Arms is not responsible for repair of the Encore Pistol unless the work is done at our factory by our factory service department.
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