Manual

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 dif-

ferently than other semi-automatic rifles on the market. It is important that you

identify your rifle as being a T/C 22 LR Classic Semi-Auto Rifle in conjunction

with reading these instructions. They apply to the T/C 22 LR Classic Semi-Auto

Rifle only. Do not assume that a familiarity with other firearms has equipped

you with a knowledge of “safe gun handling” as these words now apply to your

T/C 22 LR Classic Semi-Auto Rifle. Each gun design is different from another

and each functions accordingly.

All machines, be they chain saws, automobiles, lawn mowers or firearms are built

to function as mindless mechanical slaves. They serve only as well as your intel-

lect dictates. Carefully used, your chain saw will cut up a winter’s supply of fire-

wood. Carelessly used, your chain saw will cut other things with able willingness.

A firearm is no different; it is equally non-selective as to target or purpose.

In as much as the responsibility for the use of a firearm rests with its user, you

must understand the mechanics before you can shoulder the responsibility for

its use. That is what this booklet is all about.

YOU MUST READ THIS MATERIAL BEFORE USING THE

THOMPSON/CENTER 22 LR CLASSIC RIFLE.

Empty Chamber Indicator

Your T/C 22 LR Classic rifle was shipped from the factory with a red plastic

Empty Chamber Indicator located in the chamber. The presence of this Empty

Chamber Indicator shows that the chamber of your T/C 22 LR Classic does not

have a 22 LR cartridge present in it. The plastic indicator can only be inserted

into an empty chamber. It is a good idea to have this indicator inserted into the

chamber when the rifle is not in use. We use it here on the assembly line; you

should use it also. If, after purchasing your rifle you notice that this indicator is

not in the chamber of your rifle, stop what you are doing and immediately check

the chamber of your rifle. Keeping the rifle pointed in a safe direction, put the

safety in the rearward “ON” position,

manually pull back on the bolt handle

and visually inspect the chamber. Only

after you have positively ensured that the

chamber is empty, should you proceed

with your familiarization of the rifle. If

you cannot locate the red Empty

Chamber Indicator, call or write the fac-

tor

y and we will send you one at no

char

ge.

Empty Chamber

Indicator Installed