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Table Of Contents Subject: ........................................................................................Page Number Introduction To The T/C 22 LR Classic Semi-Auto Rifle ..........................2 General Rules for Use and Handling of Muzzleloading Firearms ............3 Operation of the T/C 22 LR Classic’s Safety ............................................6 T/C 22 LR Classic Nomenclature ..............................................................7 Operating the T/C 22 LR Classic ...........
This booklet contains information that is essential to the safe use and maintenance of Thompson/Center’s T/C 22 LR Classic semiautomatic rifle. You must read this material in it’s entirety and fully understand its significance before you can safely use your T/C 22 LR Classic Semi-Auto Rifle. If a Thompson/Center T/C 22 LR Classic Semi-Auto Rifle is loaned or sold (by an individual or dealer), this booklet must accompany the firearm.
Introduction To The T/C 22 LR Classic Semi-Auto Rifle Designed as a Hunting/Sporting rifle, the T/C 22 LR Classic semi-automatic is a 5 shot magazine fed rifle that 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 T/C 22 LR Classic semi-automatic rifle may operate differently than other semi-automatic rifles on the market.
General Rules for the Safe Use and Handling of the T/C 22 LR Classic Semi-Auto Rifle Follow the rules for use and handling of the T/C 22 LR Classic Semi-Auto Rifle. 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 instructions.
before shooting or handling your rifle. Never use your rifle when you are overly tired. If you use medication or have medical implants consult your physician before using your rifle. 6. Know the condition of your T/C 22 LR Classic Semi-Auto Rifle before firing. Be sure the rifle is loaded with the proper ammunition as cited on the barrel of the rifle as well as in the manual. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions (including oil, mud, dirt, snow, or any foreign material).
will have to be removed). 12. Never use 22 “STINGER” cartridges in your T/C 22 LR Classic rifle. Stinger cartridges have a longer case than 22 LR cartridges loaded to U.S. industry specifications. They are prone to stick in tight chambers which can result in a ruptured case and release of hot powder, gases and brass when fired. This can be hazardous to the shooter or bystanders. 13. T/C’s 22 LR Classic is a semi auto rifle, designed to be fired from the right shoulder.
Operation of the T/C 22 LR Classic’s Safety Manually slide the safety rearward to the “ON” position - over the green dot. Safety “ON” Manually slide the safety forward to the “OFF” position - over the red dot. It Is Ready To Fire. Safety “OFF” The 22LR Classic’s safety can only be engaged in the rearward “ON” position when the hammer is cocked. You will be unable to engage the safety in the rearward “ON” position when the hammer is in the uncocked position.
Muzzle Slide the safety rearward to the “ON” position - over the green dot. Magazine Well with lock hole Trigger Guard Know your T/C 22 LR Classic before attempting to use it. This booklet will help you become familiar with the various terms associated specifically with this type of firearm. The diagram on this page points out the more commonly referred to parts. Lock Installed See Pg.
Operating the T/C 22 LR Classic The T/C 22 LR Classic Rifle is a blow-back operated semi-automatic rifle chambered for .22 Long Rifle ammunition. Only 22 Long Rifle ammunition, designated 22 Long Rifle should be used in this rifle. Do not attempt to use .22 CB caps, 22 Shorts, 22 Longs or 22 Shot Cartridges in this rifle. Significant differences in cartridge dimensions and pressures may affect the reliability of feeding, chambering and extraction of these cartridges, causing an unsafe condition.
Bolt Back, magazine loaded, safety on. Bolt forward, round chambered, safety off. Ready To Fire. Bolt traveling back, empty case being ejected. Bolt locked rearward by bolt stop, magazine empty - safety has been manually returned to the “ON” position.
Inserting & Removing the Magazine From The T/C 22 Classic Once you have familiarized yourself with the general operation of your T/C 22 LR Classic rifle, practice inserting and removing an empty magazine into the rifle. Do this as many times as it takes to make yourself proficient in this operation. Procedure for removing the magazine from the T/C 22 LR Classic rifle: 1. Keep the rifle pointed down range or in a safe direction. 2. Slide the manual thumb safety rearward into the “ON” position. 3.
Inserting the magazine into the action: Ensure that the rifle’s safety is in the “ON” position, and that the rifle is pointing down-range in a safe direction. Insert the magazine into the magazine well of the rifle, with the magazine catch in the rear of the magazine (see page 14). You will hear and “feel” a noticeable click as the magazine is fully seated and it engages the magazine catch in the trigger guard.
Never use 22 “STINGER” cartridges in your T/C 22 LR Classic rifle. Stinger cartridges have a longer case than 22 LR cartridges loaded to U.S. industry specifications. They are prone to stick in tight chambers which can result in a ruptured case and release of hot powder, gases and brass when fired. THIS CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Loading the T/C 22 LR Classic The T/C 22 LR Classic is a magazine fed rifle.
1. 2. Magazine Catch 3. When the follower has been depressed, pivot the cartridge so that the rim is under the lips and push the cartridge fully to the rear of the magazine. 4. Once the cartridge has been seated, repeat the operation, pushing the next cartridge straight down on top of the previous cartridge, pivoting and pushing it completely to the rear of the magazine. The magazine provided with your rifle holds 5 cartridges. 3. 4.
The bolt of your 22 LR Classic can be in 2 positions. It can be locked in the rearward position, held by the bolt stop, or it can be fully forward against the chamber of the barrel. 1. If the bolt is locked in the rearward position by the bolt stop, once the magazine is inserted into the action, release the bolt from its locked position by pulling slightly rearward on the operating handle and then letting go. The bolt will travel forward, strip a cartridge from the magazine and push it into the chamber.
malities with fired cartridge cases. Send the unloaded rifle and unloaded magazine (do not send ammunition with the rifle) with a letter advising us of the problem, to the attention of Thompson/Center Arms Repair Department, Farmington Road, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867. Clearing A Jam If jamming occurs and a cartridge fails to feed properly into the chamber, stop what you are doing immediately, and make sure that the rifle is still pointed down range or in a safe direction.
result of using a damaged or defective magazine, an accumulation of dirt, residue or oil which impedes the operation of the mechanism of the rifle, or specific ammunition which may have slightly different dimensions or characteristics. A complete cleaning of a dirty or oily rifle will eliminate feeding problems generated by the accumulation of oil, dirt or powder residue. If your magazine is clean, and in working order with no apparent damage, try other brands of 22 LR ammunition.
If, at any time you decide not to fire the rifle after having prepared to take a shot, the following procedure must be followed: 1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction; finger off the trigger. 2. Immediately put the safety into the “ON” position. 3. Remove the magazine from the rifle. 4. Pull the bolt rearward, ejecting the cartridge in the chamber. Inspect the chamber to ensure that the cartridge has been extracted.
Using your T/C 22 LR Classic Rifle in a single shot mode The T/C 22 LR Classic rifle has been designed to fire as a single shot rifle, without the magazine in place. This feature allows the rifle to be fired as a single shot should the magazine be lost or misplaced, or, it allows the rifle to be used as a beginner’s rifle. Starting a new shooter off with a single shot rifle has almost become traditional in the aspects of proper firearms training.
pressed, let up slightly on the fingers holding the bolt rearward. As you do this, you will feel the bolt catch on the bolt lock, losing its momentum to travel forward. Remove your finger from the inside of the magazine well, and the bolt will be locked in the rearward position. Practice this procedure until it becomes second nature to you. Remember, the T/C 22 LR Classic rifle will fire without the magazine in place. It is designed to do so.
Bolt Bolt Spring 1. Barrel/Receiver Assembly with Fire Control Assembly Bolt Lock (Hold Open) Safety Hammer Trigger 2. The Stock Assembly 3. Trigger Guard Assembly Magazine Magazine Release Longer Screw In Back Hole Trigger Guard Shorter Screw In Frt. Hole 1. Remove the front and rear trigger guard screws. Once the screws are removed, pull the trigger guard assembly out of the stock. The rear trigger guard screw is longer than the front screw - remember this for re-assembly. 2.
5. 6. 6. Keeping pressure on the hammer with your thumb, pull the trigger with your other hand. (Make sure that you have your thumb securely on the hammer and you are applying pressure. The hammer is under spring tension and will come forward with considerable force - you must contain it to avoid injury). Slowly allow the hammer to come fully forward. You now have access to the area behind the hammer for cleaning purposes.
9. Continuing to hold the operating handle, pivot the operating handle, guide rod and spring out of the ejection port. Note: The guide rod will be under spring tension, hold onto the spring and do not let go. 9. 10. 10. Once through the ejection port, still holding the spring with one hand, remove the operating handle from the guide rod. The bolt spring will still be under tension, hold on to it. 11. Slowly allow the spring to expand up the guide rod until there is no longer tension.
Disassembly of the T/C 22 LR Classic’s Magazine 1. Press in on the magazine spring detent located at the base of the magazine. 2. While pressing in, slide the base off the magazine slowly. 3. The magazine base will be under tension of the magazine spring, so you will have to use the thumb of your other hand to control the spring as the base clears the spring. The spring will “jump” out of the magazine unless it is contained by your thumb pressure. Once the spring is contained, remove it from the magazine.
Cleaning the T/C 22 LR Classic Always make sure that the safety is “ON” and that the chamber is empty, and the magazine has been removed from the rifle before attempting to clean your 22 LR Classic rifle. Working on a loaded rifle could result in an accidental discharge. AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAN RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS, AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
If the rifle is dropped, ensure that the safety remained in the “ON” position. Unload the rifle, remove the magazine and inspect the rifle to ensure that the bore has not become clogged with dirt, snow, twigs, or other foreign material. Running a cleaning rod down the bore from the muzzle end is a good way to check for any obstruction. If, when firing, the report is weak or peculiar, stop immediately - return the safety to the “ON” position. Inspect the bore for a stuck bullet.
this, turn the Elevation Adjustment Lock Screw counterclockwise (as viewed from the top) and slide the blade carrier up the ramp to raise the point of impact, and down the ramp to lower the point of impact. Retighten the lock screw after you make your adjustment and before you fire. To adjust the windage it is necessary to move the rear sight leaf left or right in its slot.
endorse or recommend any type of alteration other than those performed by the Thompson/Center Custom Shop. Responsibility for other conversions rests solely with the gunsmith performing the conversion. If work is done improperly or without proper judgement, THE FIREARM CAN MALFUNCTION, CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
Statement of Liability This gun is classified as a FIREARM OR DANGEROUS WEAPON and is surrendered by us with the express understanding that we assume no liability for its resale or safe handling under local laws and regulations.
from state to state. Address all correspondence and inquiries to the address shown on the cover of this booklet. 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.
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.
T/C 22 LR Classic Repair Parts To those who purchase parts for the T/C 22 LR Classic rifle. Thompson/Center Arms is not responsible for repair of the T/C 22 LR Classic rifle unless the work is done at our factory by our factory service department. There is no other way to ensure that the work will be done by a competent staff or trained technicians. We strongly recommend that T/C 22 LR Classic’s needing repair are returned to the factory.
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