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THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104

Toll Free Phone (866) 730-1614www.tcarms.com

Safety & Instruction Manual

Encore® Rifle & ShotgunIncluding Encore® Pro-Hunter™ Models

Read the instructions andwarnings in this manual

CAREFULLY BEFORE using this firearm.

Pistol & Muzzleloader Variations of the Encore®

Are Covered In Separate Manuals - Available Free Upon Request.

Copyright © 2016 Smith & Wesson Corp.

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WARNINGREAD THESE INSTRUCTIONSAND WARNINGS CAREFULLY.

BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESEINSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. FAIL-URE TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONSAND TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGSMAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR

DEATH TO YOU AND OTHERS ANDDAMAGE TO PROPERTY

This SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONMANUAL should always accompany

this firearm and be transferred with itupon change of ownership or when thefirearm is presented to another person.

Always keep your firearm pointed in asafe direction. Never point a firearm atanything you do not intend to shoot.

If you don’t have a manual, printedcopies are available free upon request

by contacting the factory at the addressbelow. They are also available via

download from the company’s web siteshown below.

THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS• CUSTOMER SUPPORT •

2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104TEL. Toll Free (866) 730-1614

www.tcarms.com

NOTE: The Encore®, as sold by Thompson/Center, is sold aseither a handgun or a long gun. Changes to the configurationof the Encore® by the end-user, including but not limited to, abutt stock on a pistol, or a pistol barrel (under 16 inches) on along gun, may subject the firearm to classification under theNational Firearms Act, which imposes registration, taxes, andother requirements on the owners of such firearms. It is yourresponsibility to comply with all Federal, state and local lawsand regulations regarding the ownership or possession of afirearm such as the Encore® and any conversions or additionsof any aftermarket accessories to your Encore®.

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YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIESSAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER

ONE RESPONSIBILITY!!!!

• At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first concernof every firearm owner should be safety. Apply the following safetyrules in every situation, with any kind of firearm. If you feel uncer-tain about any operational aspects of your firearm, please contactThompson/Center before proceeding with its operation.

• If you are unfamiliar with firearms you should seek formal trainingbefore using your firearm.

WARNING: YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL OF THESE SAFETYRULES TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM.THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND DAMAGETO PROPERTY.

• As a firearm owner, you accept a demanding responsibility. Howseriously you take this responsibility can be the differencebetween life and death. There is no excuse for careless or abusivehandling of your firearm. At all times handle your firearm withintense respect for its power and potential danger.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES ............................3-6

SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION..................7-8

AMMUNITION.............................................................9-10

MODEL AND FEATURES IDENTIFICATION .............11-12

INSPECTING..................................................................13

INSTALLING A BARREL ...........................................14-15

PREPARATION FOR FIRING..........................................16

LOADING THE T/C® ENCORE® .....................................17

FIRING THE T/C® ENCORE®..........................................18

CLEARING MISFIRES....................................................20

UNLOADING ..................................................................21

SIGHT ADJUSTMENT....................................................21

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.............................22-24

DISASSEMBLY OF THE T/C® ENCORE® .................25-26

MOUNTING A SCOPE ...................................................27

T/C® ENCORE® SWING HAMMER APPENDIX..............28

INSTALLATION OF CHOKE TUBES ..............................29

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY...............................31-32

CONTACT AND SHIPPING.......................................33-34

BATTERY WARNINGS....................................................35

PATENT INFORMATION.................................................36


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YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFEDIRECTION. Never point a firearm at anyone or anything youdo not intend to shoot whether or not it is loaded. This is par-ticularly important when loading, unloading, or field strippingthe firearm. ALWAYS control the direction of the firearm.

• ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADEDAND WILL FIRE. Do not take anyone’s word that the firearmis unloaded – always check for yourself. Never pass yourfirearm to another person until the action is open and youvisually check that it is unloaded. Keep your firearm unloadedand safely stored when not in use.

• NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGERGUARD OR ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TOFIRE. Ensure that other objects do not touch the trigger.

• ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT ISBEYOND IT. Always be sure of where the bullet will strike andshoot only where there is a safe back stop free of obstruc-tions, water or other surfaces which can cause ricochets. Besure your bullet will stop behind your target. Bullets canglance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of waterand travel in unpredictable directions with considerable veloci-ty. Do not fire randomly into the sky.

• NEVER CROSS OBSTACLES SUCH AS FENCES ORSTREAMS WITH A LOADED FIREARM. Always make certainyour firearm is unloaded before crossing a fence, climbing atree, jumping a ditch or negotiating other obstacles.

• SAFE FIREARM HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPON-SIBILITY AT ALL TIMES. Firearms can be dangerous and cancause serious injury or death if they are misused or used inap-propriately. Safety must be the prime consideration of any onewho owns or handles firearms. Accidents are the result of vio-lating the rules of safe firearm handling and common sense.Firearm safety training is available. Contact your firearms deal-er, law enforcement agency, local sportsman’s club, the NRA,etc. for availability.

• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIREARM AT ALLTIMES. In owning a firearm, you must undertake full-timeresponsibility for your firearm’s safety and security. You mustprotect yourself and all others against injury or death frommisuse of the firearm 24 hours a day.

• FIREARM SECURITY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You mustsecure firearms safely from children and/or unauthorizedusers. Your firearm should always be kept unloaded andlocked when not in use. Never assume that the use of thislock is sufficient to safely secure your firearm. You mustalways evaluate your personal situation and employ the secu-rity systems that meet your needs and prevent children andunauthorized users from gaining access to your firearm.


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• APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USINGYOUR FIREARM FOR LEGAL PURPOSES. For example -target shooting, hunting and lawful resistance of deadly crimi-nal force. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are incompliance with all applicable laws and ordinances regardingthe use of your firearm.

• NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE. Onlyyour safe firearm-handling habits will ensure the safe use ofyour firearm. This is your responsibility.

• ALWAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM.Safe and secure storage of your firearm is one of your mostimportant responsibilities. It is a full-time responsibility. Youmust always secure your firearm and ammunition separatelyso that they are not accessible to children and/or other unau-thorized persons.

• NEVER KEEP AMMUNITION IN THE SAME LOCATION ASTHE FIREARM. Store each in a separate and secure place.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT IS SPECIFIEDFOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you handle yourfirearm for cleaning and maintenance.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTORS THAT ARESPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you dis-charge your firearm. Make sure others in the vicinity of whereyou will be shooting do so as well.

• NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING. Do not use your firearm if you are on any med-ication which impairs, even slightly, your mental or physicalability.

• ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Dischargingfirearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or han-dling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and othersubstances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm,and other serious physical injury. Review the warnings andlabels for all ammunition and cleaning products carefully.Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.

• BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, UNDERSTAND ITSOPERATION. Not all firearms are the same. Familiarize your-self with the mechanical features of any firearm you intend touse. If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects ofyour firearm, please contact Thompson/Center, before pro-ceeding with its operation.

• NEVER ALLOW A FIREARM TO BE USED BY INDIVIDUALSWHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND ITS SAFE OPERATION ORHAVE NOT READ THESE FIREARM SAFETY RULES.


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• ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOURPARTICULAR FIREARM as indicated by the marking on thefirearm. Never use non-standard, reloaded, or “handloaded”ammunition which has not been subjected to internal ballisticpressure testing.

• BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS Be sure the barrel isclear of obstructions before shooting. Mud, water, snow or otherobjects may inadvertently lodge in the barrel bore. A smallobstruction can cause a dangerous increase in pressure and maydamage your firearm and cause injury to yourself and others.

• BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS HOLSTERS,GRIPS, SLINGS, SCOPES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES ARECOMPATIBLE with the firearm and that the accessories donot interfere with safe operation. It is your responsibility tounderstand and follow all of the instructions in this manual,aswell as those which may be supplied with your ammunitionand any accessory.

• NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM beyond the fieldstripping procedure outlined in this manual. Improper disas-sembly or reassembly of your firearm may be dangerous andcan lead to serious injury or death.

• NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY OF THEINTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESSSPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL.Improper manipulation of any other internal component mayaffect the safety and reliability of your firearm and may causeserious injury or death.

• NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACEMENT OFPARTS IN YOUR THOMPSON/CENTER FIREARM UNLESSPERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH using genuineThompson/Center parts. If you do otherwise, improper func-tioning of your firearm may occur and serious injury or deathand damage to property may result.

WARNING: SAFE USE OF A FIREARM IS YOUR PERSON-AL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO FOLLOWALL OF THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN

SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERSAND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. YOU ARE THE MOST IMPOR-TANT SAFETY DEVICE WHEN IT COMES TO THE USE OF YOURFIREARM AND THOMPSON/CENTER AND ITS PARENT COMPA-NY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY,DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM: (1) THECRIMINAL OR NEGLIGENT USE OF THIS FIREARM; (2) A DISRE-GARD OF THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS; (3)IMPROPER OR CARELESS HANDLING OF THIS FIREARM; (4)THE USE OF NON-STANDARD, DEFECTIVE, IMPROPER ORRELOADED AMMUNITION; OR (5) IMPROPER OR NEGLIGENTMODIFICATIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE FIREARM.


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SAFE STORAGEAND TRANSPORTATION

WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION.

WARNING: FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHEN USEDAND STORED IMPROPERLY. THEY POSE A RISK OFSERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. FIREARMS CAN BE

ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARESTORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE MANNER. FORYOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IT IS IMPERA-TIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM UNLOADED ANDLOCKED IN A SECURE PLACE. THE AMMUNITION SHOULD BESTORED IN A SEPARATE, SECURE LOCATION WHEN IT IS NOTIN USE. SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE OF YOUR FIREARM ISONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY.YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• ALWAYS SECURE YOUR FIREARM IN A MANNER THATWILL PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. Whenever yourfirearm is not in use, keep it unloaded and locked. Your safetyand the safety of others requires that you always secure andstore your firearm in a manner that will prevent unauthorizedaccess. Never leave a firearm unattended unless it is locked,unloaded and secured.

• ALWAYS USE THE LOCK PROVIDED BY THOMPSON/CEN-TER TO SECURE YOUR FIREARM. Please read and followthe instructions packaged separately for the use of this lock. Alock, when properly used, can be an effective tool in prevent-ing unauthorized access to your firearm. There are other alter-native locks and safe storage containers available in the mar-ketplace which may also be appropriate for your particularneeds. Consult your local gun shop, hardware store, or localpolice department for guidance on the variety of other safestorage devices or practices which may be appropriate foryour particular needs. By purchasing this firearm you haveaccepted the responsibility of safely securing the firearm at alltimes and preventing its unauthorized use. Never assume thatthe use of this lock alone is sufficient to safely secure yourfirearm. It is your personal responsibility to select and usewhatever measures or practices that will enable you to beabsolutely certain that your firearm is secure at all times.

WARNING: NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM ANDNEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM!


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SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION CONTINUED

• ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEP-ARATELY so that they are not accessible to children or otherunauthorized persons. Safe and secure storage of your firearmand ammunition are your responsibility. It is a full-time respon-sibility.

• NEVER ASSUME THAT A “HIDING” PLACE IS A SECURESTORAGE METHOD. Others may be aware of your storagelocation or come upon it by chance. It is your personalresponsibility to use common sense when storing your firearmand ammunition and to always make sure they are not acces-sible to children or other unauthorized persons.

• NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. When transport-ing your firearm, be sure it is unloaded and locked. Safe andsecure transportation of your firearm is your responsibility.

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW! Many jurisdictions have lawsthat make it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and in an areaaccessible to children or others. Keeping a firearm locked andunloaded when not in use is not only common sense safetypractice... IT IS THE LAW. You must be familiar with all local,state, and federal laws regarding the safe storage and trans-portation of your firearm. Failure to know and follow the lawmay result in unauthorized access or use of your firearm byanother. Obey all laws relating to the storage and transporta-tion of firearms. Your local police department or gun shop canfurnish you with available information on storing and/or trans-porting a firearm safely and legally.

• YOUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You must pre-vent your firearm from being stolen or from being used byuntrained or unqualified individuals. Keep it locked, unloadedand secured when not in use. Use the lock provided to secureagainst unauthorized users.


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AMMUNITIONWARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION NOT SPECIFICAL-LY DESIGNATED FOR USE IN YOUR FIREARM.FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT TYPE OR CALIBER

OF AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE THE FIREARM TO JAM, OR FAILTO FIRE, OR MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WHICHCAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE YOUR FIREARM, CAUSINGPERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER ORBYSTANDERS.

• Locate the cartridge designation marked on the barrel. This infor-mation indicates the correct ammunition that must be used in thisfirearm (FIGURE 1).

• You are responsible for selecting ammunition that meets industrystandards and is appropriate in type and caliber for this firearm.

• Never mix ammunition.

WARNING: IN SOME CASES, A ROUND OF AMMUNITIONNOT SPECIFIED ON YOUR FIREARM AND NOT LISTEDAS ALTERNATE AMMUNITION IN THIS MANUAL, MAY FIT

INTO THE CHAMBER. FIRING THIS AMMUNITION MAY CAUSEA RUPTURE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM ANDPERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER ORBYSTANDERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING UNSAFECALIBER COMBINATIONS, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING URL:HTTP://WWW.SAAMI.ORG/SPECIFICATIONS_AND_INFORMA-TION/PUBLICATIONS/DOWNLOAD/SAAMI_ITEM_211-UNSAFE_ARMS_AND_AMMUNITION_COMBINATIONS.PDF

WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT YOUR AMMUNITIONBEFORE USING IT. NEVER USE DIRTY, CORRODED ORDAMAGED AMMUNITION. A BURST CARTRIDGE MAY

RESULT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS.

• Use only commercially manufactured ammunition with internal bal-listic pressures which are in strict accordance with the specifica-tions of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’Institute (SAAMI). If you are uncertain, contact your ammunitionsupplier for verification.

TYPICAL ENCORE® MODEL CALIBER MARKING ON BARREL

FIGURE 1


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AMMUNITION CONTINUED

WARNING: NEVER USE NON-STANDARD, RELOADEDOR “HANDLOADED” AMMUNITION WHICH HAS NOTBEEN SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRESSURE

TESTING. RELOADED OR HANDLOADED AMMUNITION, MAYHAVE MANY MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY VARIABLES(SUCH AS THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF GUN POWDER). CAR-TRIDGE CASES THAT HAVE BEEN RELOADED AND FIRED MUL-TIPLE TIMES MAY SUFFER PHYSICAL DAMAGE WHICH COULDSIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT OR REDUCE THE INTEGRITY OF THECARTRIDGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN BULLET SETBACK ORUNSEATING. CASE FAILURE AND INJURY TO THE SHOOTEROR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM MAYRESULT WHEN SUCH A ROUND IS FIRED. ANY AMMUNITIONTHAT IS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED OR RELOADED, EVENIN THE SLIGHTEST DEGREE, MAY FAIL TO FIRE OR MAY GEN-ERATE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURES WHICH CAN DAM-AGE OR EVEN RUPTURE THE FIREARM, CAUSING PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR THOSE IN THEIMMEDIATE VICINITY.

• A firearm and ammunition are a system and must work together.There are different types of ammunition for different types offirearms. Your firearm has been designed for ammunition of a spe-cific type and a specific gauge or caliber. It is important to selectthe proper ammunition for your firearm.

• Different combinations of bullet velocity, bullet weight and firearmweight can have major impact on felt recoil; a high level of feltrecoil can be uncomfortable to some shooters.

WARNING: NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OR SHELLSOTHER THAN THOSE DESIGNATED BY THE MARKINGON THE BARREL. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN DANGER-

OUSLY HIGH PRESSURES THAT MAY DAMAGE THE FIREARMAND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELF ANDOTHERS.

WARNING: DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY AND DAMAGECAN RESULT FROM THE USE OF INCORRECT AMMUNI-TION OR BORE OBSTRUCTIONS.


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MODEL AND FEATURESIDENTIFICATION

BUTT PAD

SLING SWIVEL STUD

MUZZLE

STOCK

FRAME

HAMMER

FOREND

TRIGGER GUARD - MOVES UP ANDBACK TO OPEN THE ACTION

TRIGGER

SERIALNUMBER

MARKING

GRIPCAP

REARSIGHT - ON THOSE MODELS SO-EQUIPPED

FRONTSIGHT - ON THOSE MODELS SO-EQUIPPED

BARREL

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3


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MODEL AND FEATURES I.D. CONTINUED

WARNING: DO NOT ADD OR REPLACE ANY OF THEPARTS IN YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THEY ARE GENUINETHOMPSON/CENTER PARTS AND YOU FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED. IF YOU DO OTHERWISE, IMPROPERFUNCTIONING MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHMAY RESULT. IN ADDITION TO THE DANGERS PRESENTED,THE USE OF NON-FACTORY PARTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM-ITED TO BARRELS AND SPRINGS VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.

OLDER MODEL - TCA - “E”ENCORE® MODEL FRAME

IDENTIFIER MARKING

GUN MODEL DESIGNATION ON THE BARREL

Stock

FrameAssembly

Hinge Pin

Barrel

ForendScrews

Forend

Stock Bolt

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5b

FIGURE 6Grip Cap with screws

NEWER MODEL ENCORE® FRAME

IDENTIFIER MARKING

FIGURE 5a


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INSPECTINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: ANY TIME THAT YOU HANDLE AN ENCORE®,OPEN THE ACTION AND ENSURE THAT IT IS UNLOADED.

INSPECTING

• With your finger away from the trig-ger and with the hammer in the “ATREST” position (FIGURE 8), openthe action by pulling up and back onthe trigger guard spur (FIGURE 9).

• Look into the barrel from the breechend to make sure there is no shell inthe chamber.

• Verify that the bore is clear and freeof obstructions.

• You must follow this procedure everytime a firearm leaves your hand, iscleaned, handed to you or anotherperson, transported or stored.

WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURESALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE FIREARM HANDLING WILLENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

FIGURE 8

Empty Chamber

Hammer in the “AT REST”position

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 9

Open the action by pulling up and back on the spurof the trigger guard allowing

the barrel to tip down, exposing the chamber


INSTALLING A BARRELWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNLOADED WHILE INSPECTING OR ASSEMBLING.

• Before assem-bly, apply alight film ofquality firearmoil to all metalparts.

• To install a bar-rel and corre-spondingforend on thestock/frameassembly fol-low thesesteps:

• The forendmust beremoved fromany barrelbefore it can beinstalled on theframe.

• Insert the barrellug into theframe (FIGURE 10).

• Align the hingepin holes of thebarrel andframe andinsert the hingepin (FIG.11).

• With the hingepin centered inthe frame (notprotruding fromeither side) tipthe barrel upand closed onthe frame (FIGURES 12and 13).

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 12

FIGURE 13

FIGURE 14

Insert barrel lug into frame

Align holes and insert hinge pin

Close barrel on frame

Install forend

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FIGURE 15

OpenAction


INSTALLING A BARREL CONTINUED

• Install the forend onto the barrel. Place the rear of the forendagainst the receiver. Align the holes in the forend over the holes inthe barrel (FIGURE 14) and secure the forend into place using thesupplied screws.

• With your finger away from the trigger and the hammer in the “ATREST” position, open the barrel by holding the firearm by the pis-tol grip and pulling up and back on the trigger guard spur tounlock the barrel, allowing it to tip down (FIGURE 15).

• Practice opening and closing the Encore® before you attempt toload and fire it.

NOTE: Place your finger low on the spur for max i mum leverage, andgive it a fast, sharp pull to open the barrel.

NOTE: The modular nature of the Encore® design also allows easyinterchange of barrels, grips and forends along with sights andscope mounts (see our catalog or web site for current options).

WARNING: DO NOT ADD OR REPLACE ANY OF THEPARTS IN YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THEY ARE GENUINETHOMPSON/CENTER PARTS AND YOU FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED. IF YOU DO OTHERWISE, IMPROPERFUNCTIONING MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHMAY RESULT. IN ADDITION TO THE DANGERS PRESENTED,THE USE OF NON-FACTORY PARTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM-ITED TO BARRELS AND SPRINGS, VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.

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About Encore® Forends:Different Encore® barrel configurations i.e. rifle, shotgun and muz-

zleloading barrels require different forends. Check with yourdealer or consult the Thompson/Center catalog or web site forthe appropriate forend for your barrel.

About Encore® Interchangeability:Encore® barrels and frames come in blued and stainless steel

configurations - the blued and the stainless steel barrels andframes will interchange readily.


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PREPARATION FOR FIRINGWARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARMSAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY ARE LOADEDAND WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED.

• ALWAYS BE SURE THAT THE ACTION OF THE ENCORE® ISOPEN, THAT THE CHAMBER IS CLEAR OF A CARTRIDGEAND THAT THE ENCORE® IS POINTING IN A SAFE DIREC-TION.

• ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE AND PROPER EAR PROTEC-TORS SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE to prevent permanentdamage to your hearing. Make sure others who are nearby arewearing ear protection as well.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FORFIREARM USE, whether indoors or out. Safety glasses shouldprotect your eyes from the firing flash and particles associatedwith the discharge of ammunition. Failure to do so creates a riskof personal injury from particle or debris spitting or ricochets.

• ALWAYS BE ALERT AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS OF THE RANGE OFFICER. Never shoot ifyou are tired, cold or impaired in any way.

• ALWAYS BE AWARE OF OTHER PEOPLE so that persons donot accidentally walk into the line of fire.

• THE SHOOTER (AND ALL OTHERS IN THE SHOOTINGAREA) MUST ALWAYS BE IN A POSITION THAT IS OUT OFTHE LINE OF FIRE and are not within an area where they maybe struck by a ricochet or particles spitting from a firearm, orby ejected cases from some types of firearms.

• NEVER SHOOT AT SURFACES THAT MAY CAUSE A RICOCHET.Always select a place to shoot that has a safe backstop, is free fromobstructions and has no surfaces which may cause a ricochet.

• NEVER FIRE RANDOMLY INTO THE SKY. Always select aplace to shoot that has a safe backstop.

• NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING OR HANDLING ANY FIREARM.


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LOADING THE T/C® ENCORE®

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OR SHELLS OTHERTHAN THOSE DESIGNATED BY THE MARKING ON THEBARREL. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN DANGEROUSLY HIGH

PRESSURES THAT MAY DAMAGE THE FIREARM AND POSSIBLYCAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS.

WARNING: FORCING THE ACTION CLOSED ON A LIVEROUND MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE. AN ACCI-DENTAL DISCHARGE MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO

THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

• The instant before firing, when your complete attention is devot-ed to making a safe shot, load the Encore®. To load the Encore®,open the action by pulling up and back on the spur of the trig-ger guard (FIGURE 16). The barrel tilts downward at the muzzle(FIGURE 17).

• Insert the cartridge into the chamber and push it forward to seat itin the chamber (FIGURES 18 & 19).

FIGURE 16

FIGURE 17

FIGURE 18


LOADING THE T/C® ENCORE® CONTINUED

• Rotate the barrel up briskly to close the action.

• Do not force the barrel closed on a live round. If the barrel doesn’tclose smoothly, remove the cartridge from the chamber andinspect it and the firearm’s chamber. If you are unable to recognizeand correct the problem, call the Thompson/Center CustomerService Dept. at 866-730-1614.

FIRING THE ENCORE®

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED INA SAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION SPECI-FIED FOR FIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOU DISCHARGEYOUR FIREARM. MAKE SURE OTHERS IN THE VICINITY

OF WHERE YOU WILL BE SHOOTING DO SO AS WELL.

WARNING: ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS,DISCHARGING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION

AND LOADING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TOLEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTHDEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYS-ICAL INJURY. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURESALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE FIREARM HANDLING WILLENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

• Grasp firearm firmly with the trigger finger resting along and out-side of the trigger guard.

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FIGURE 19


FIRING THE T/C® ENCORE® CONTINUED

• Grasp the firearm withone hand on theforend and one on thepistol grip in the stock.Raise firearm and pullthe stock firmly intothe shoulder (FIGURE 20).

• Draw the hammerback to the full rear-ward “Cocked” posi-tion (FIGURE 21).

• The Encore® will nowfire when pressure isapplied to the trigger.

• Place your finger on the trigger andsqueeze it until thefirearm fires.

• If you decide not tofire; make sure thefirearm is always pointed in a safedirection - then you must carefullylower the hammer from the"Cocked" position to the "At Rest"position. To do this, place thethumb of your free hand betweenthe hammer and the frame to pre-vent the hammer from moving fullyforward until your finger is off thetrigger and out of the trigger guard(FIGURE 22).

• Place the thumb of your firing handon the hammer spur. You mustalways control the hammer withyour thumbs when decocking thefirearm. If the hammer slips whilethe trigger is held to the rear andyou have failed to block the ham-mer travel, your firearm will fire(FIGURE 23).

• Apply pressure to the trigger torelease the hammer as shown(FIGURE 23). Immediately after thehammer has come out of thecocked position, release the trig-ger and withdraw your finger fromthe trigger guard (FIGURE 24).

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Move Hammer to “COCKED” positionwith finger away from trigger

FIGURE 21

Do Not Load The Encore®

Until You Are Ready To Fire It!

FIGURE 20

FIGURE 22

FIGURE 23

FIGURE 24


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FIRING THE T/C® ENCORE® CONTINUED

• Carefully ease the hammer forwardwhile removing your other thumbfrom between the hammer and theframe (FIGURE 24) until the ham-mer is in the "At Rest" position(FIGURE 25).

• Open the barrel and remove the cartridge from the breech (FIGURE 27).

WARNING: IF YOURFIREARM GIVES ANY INDI-CATION THAT IT IS NOT

PERFORMING PROPERLY OR THEOPERATION OF YOUR FIREARMHAS CHANGED “THE WAY ITFEELS OR SOUNDS”, STOP FIR-ING. MAKE SURE THE FIREARM ISPOINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION,UNLOAD THE FIREARM ANDHAVE IT INSPECTED BY A FAC-TORY TECHNICIAN. CALLTHOMPSON/CENTER CUS-TOMER SERVICE.

WARNING: WHEN FIRINGTHE T/C® ENCORE®,HOLD IT FIRMLY, AL LOW -

ING YOUR BODY WEIGHT TOABSORB AND BUFFER THEFORCE OF THE RECOIL. ANIMPROPERLY HELD FIREARMCAN CAUSE INJURY AND/ORBRUISING.

NOTE: Use “Snap Caps” of the appropriate cartridge designationwhen “dry-firing” the Encore® to avoid damage to the firing pin.

CLEARING MISFIRESWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: IF YOUR FIREARM GIVES ANY INDICATIONTHAT IT IS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY OR THEOPERATION OF YOUR FIREARM HAS CHANGED “THE

WAY IT FEELS OR SOUNDS”, STOP FIRING. MAKE SURE THEFIREARM IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, UNLOAD THEFIREARM AND HAVE IT INSPECTED BY A FACTORY TECHNI-CIAN. CALL THOMPSON/CENTER CUSTOMER SUPPORT.

FIGURE 27

Open The ActionRemove Cartridge

FIGURE 25

FIGURE 26


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CLEARING MISFIRES CONTINUED

• If a cartridge fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direc-tion and wait 10 seconds before opening the barrel and removingthe suspect cartridge.

• Remove the defective cartridge and dispose of it in a methodspecifically approved for live round disposal.

UNLOADINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

• With the hammer in the “At Rest” position, open the action andremove the cartridge from the chamber (FIGURES 28 & 29).

SIGHT ADJUSTMENTWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO ADJUST ANY PART OFA LOADED FIREARM. AN AC CI DEN TAL DIS CHARGE CANCAUSE IN JU RY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOT ER OR

BY STAND ERS AND DAMAGE TO PROP ER TY.

• On those barrels equipped with adjustable sights: The standardrifle rear sight is ad just able for el e va tion by sliding the elevationblade up to raise the point of im pact and down to low er the shot’spoint of impact (FIGURE 30a). It is nec es sary to loosen the el e va -tion lock screw (by turning it coun ter clock wise, as viewed from therear) before sliding the sight blade to the desired setting.

• To ad just the wind age it is nec es sary to move the en tire rear sightleaf left or right by us ing the slot ted screw head on the right sideof the rear sight (as viewed from the rear). Turning the wind agescrew coun ter clock wise moves the point of impact to the left.Turning the windage adjustment clockwise moves your group tothe right.

FIGURE 29FIGURE 28 Empty Chamber


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SIGHT ADJUSTMENT CONTINUED

• On those barrels equipped with sights like that shown below: Therear sight is ad just able by moving the elevation “blade” up ordown to change the point of impact (FIGURE 30b). Turn the El e va -tion adjustment screw clockwise (as viewed from the receiver end)to lower the bullet’s point of impact, and counter-clockwise, toraise the point of im pact.

• Ad just wind age by moving the rear sight leaf left or right via theslot ted screw head on the side of the rear sight. Move the rearsight blade in the di rec tion you want your shots to hit. (Example:Turn the screw clock wise - thereby moving the sight blade to theright, to move your shots to the right and counter-clockwise tomove the shots to the left).

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEWARNING: ENSURE THAT YOUR FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLEAN IT. (SEE “INSPECTING YOUR FIREARM” SECTION).

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE FIREARM HANDLING.

WARNING: WEAR EYE PROTECTION SPECIFIED FORFIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOU CLEAN OR MAINTAINYOUR FIREARM.

• Before using your firearm for the first time, it should be cleaned.

• Your firearm was treated at the factory with either a preservative oroil to protect it against corrosion during shipping and storage.

• Preservative and oil should be wiped from the bore, chamber andexposed areas using a clean swab or patch before using thefirearm.

FIGURE 30b

FIGURE 30a


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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

CAUTION: Never disassemble your firearm beyond the instructions inthe Field Stripping and Inspection sections of this manual.

• Purchase cleaning supplies from your firearms dealer that arespecifically designated for your type and caliber of firearm. Manysuppliers offer these in kit form for your convenience.

• Follow the instructions provided with your cleaning supplies.

NOTE: A basic firearm cleaning kit should include: a brass borebrush and a cleaning jag of appropriate size for the bore beingcleaned, high-quality gun cleaning solvent and gun oil/lubricant, cot-ton cleaning patches and a cleaning rod that is long enough to push the brush and jag completely through the barrel.

• Remove excessive firing residue from the bore and chamber usinga properly fitted brass brush dipped in gun cleaning solvent. Finishthe bore cleaning process by running a dry cotton cloth patchthrough the bore to remove residue and solvent.

• Clean the exterior of the firearm using a non-abrasive cleaningcloth.

• After cleaning, lightly coat the metal parts, internal and externalwith a high quality firearm oil.

• Whenever your firearm has been exposed to sand, dust, extremehumidity, water or other adverse conditions, it must be cleanedand lubricated.

WARNING: ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS,DISCHARGING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION

MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUB-STANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUC-TIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. WASHHANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: Always follow the instructions provided with your guncleaner and gun lubricant.

CAUTION: Some cleaners can cause damage to your firearms. Youshould avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolonged ultrasoniccleaning of your firearm. Choice of solvent should be restricted tothose products specifically developed for firearms maintenance.Damage to a firearm’s finish may occur if these cautions are ignored.Ammoniated solvents or other strong alkaline solvents, should not beused on any Thompson/Center firearm.

• Cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning of yourfirearm.


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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

• Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure reliable function itis necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure. After firingyour firearm, be sure to unload it following the procedure outlinedin the section entitled “Inspecting Your Firearm” before performingany cleaning or maintenance procedure.

• Remove any gun cleaning solution, oil and fingerprints from theoutside surfaces of the firearm. (Finger moisture, if left, could starta corrosion process.)

WARNING: NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGEANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOURFIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO

IN THIS MANUAL. IMPROPER MANIPULATION OF ANY INTER-NAL COMPONENT MAY AFFECT THE SAFETY AND RELIABILITYOF YOUR FIREARM AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH. IT ALSO VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY.

WARNING: ANY MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENT OR SER-VICE NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL MAY AFFECTTHE SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF YOUR FIREARM AND

MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USINGGENUINE THOMPSON/CENTER PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHER-WISE, IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF YOUR FIREARM MAYOCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT.

• If your firearm will be used in a cold climate, be sure to use an oilof an appropriate weight so that it will not congeal in cold temper-atures, causing the interaction of important parts to be slowed orhalted.

MAINTENANCE BEFORE STORAGE

• When storing, do not encase your firearm in anything that willattract or hold moisture, for example, leather or heavy cloth. Also,do not store guns with a plug inserted in the barrel for this can bea contributing factor to moisture accumulation. If your firearm is tobe stored for an extended period, the bore, chamber and internalsurfaces should be oiled with a high-quality lubricating oil orpreservative intended for firearms. The external parts; receiver, boltand barrel should be coated with an anti-rust oil. Before using yourfirearm again, be sure to clean it. Every time you clean yourfirearm, check it for signs of wear. If wear is noted, do not use thefirearm. Return it to Thompson/Center for service or have itchecked by a qualified gunsmith.


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DISASSEMBLYOF THE T/C® ENCORE®

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE BEGINNING TO DISASSEMBLEIT. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN

HANDLING.

The Encore® breaks down into 3 basic groups of parts (FIG. 31):

• Frame Assembly - This assembly is held to the grip by a stockdraw bolt. The fire control mechanism (hammer, sear, firing pin,etc.) is housed within the frame. The hinge pin is also included inthis group.

• Barrel - It is held to the receiver by the hinge pin which anchorsthe bar rel lug to the frame.

• The Stock and Forend - The stock and forend which are availablein wood and composite material.

CAUTION: The stock bolt on your Encore® should not be over-tight-ened. If you apply too much force to your stock bolt during re-assembly, you may compress the stock material and induce crack-ing in the stock grip area. Such cracking can lead to a prematurefailure of the stock. The stock bolt must be torqued to 50 inch-pounds (plus or minus 5 inch-pounds).

• Always use the stock bolt and washer provided with your Encore®.Use of non-factory stock bolts or stock bolts without washers canlead to stock failures.

WARNING: IF, AT ANY TIME DURING DISASSEMBLY ORREASSEMBLY OF YOUR ENCORE® YOU NOTICE CRACK-ING IN THE STOCK AT OR NEAR THE STOCK ATTACH-

MENT BOLT, DISCONTINUE USE OF YOUR STOCK AND RETURNIT TO THOMPSON/CENTER FOR INSPECTION.

Stock

FrameAssembly

Hinge Pin

Barrel

Forend Screws

Forend

Stock Bolt

FIGURE 31Grip Cap with screws


DISASSEMBLY OF THE T/C® ENCORE® CONTINUED

NOTE: Federal law prohibits the use of a butt stock on a firearm thathas a barrel less than sixteen (16) inches in length.

WARNING: NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARMBEYOND THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANU-AL. IMPROPER DISASSEMBLY OR RE-ASSEMBLY OF

YOUR FIREARM MAY BE DANGEROUS AND CAN LEAD TOSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

TAKEDOWN OF THE ENCORE® RIFLE OR SHOTGUN.

• With the hammer in the “At Rest” position, open the action andmake sure that the chamber is empty - then close the action.

• Remove the forend screw(s). Turn these screws out counter-clock-wise (as viewed from the bottom of the gun). Remove the forendfrom the barrel.

• Open the action to remove the tension on the hinge pin andremove the hinge pin by tapping it out (in ei ther direction). Removethe barrel from the frame.

• This diagram shows the extent to which the Encore® should bedisassembled by the user for routine maintenance and interchangeof accessory stocks, barrels and forends (FIGURE 31).

• To reassemble, reverse these steps, making sure that you checkfor prop er func tion ing of the hammer/trigger mechanism prior toloading and firing.

• If other service is required, con tact the Thompson/CenterCustomer Service Department.

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MOUNTING A SCOPEWARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE INSTALLING A SCOPE OR ANYOTHER ACCESSORIES. FAILURE TO DO THIS CAN

CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• We recommend that you have a competent gunsmith install yourscope and mount.

• The Encore® is factory drilled and tapped to accept a scopemount base. Different scopes have varying lengths of recommend-ed eye relief. You need to choose a combination that allows foradequate clearance between the scope and your eye brow. Followthe instructions supplied with the scope and rings for properinstallation (FIGURE 32).

WARNING: FIRING A SCOPED FIREARM WITH YOUREYE TOO CLOSE TO THE SCOPE EYE PIECE, OR FAIL-ING TO HOLD THE FIREARM SECURELY AGAINST

RECOIL, MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYINCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BLINDNESS.

WARNING: A SCOPE WHICH IS NOT SECURELY MOUNT-ED MAY BECOME DETACHED UPON RECOIL OF THEFIREARM. IF IT BECOMES DETACHED IT MAY FLY BACK

AND STRIKE THE SHOOTER OR A BYSTANDER AND CAUSEINJURY. OBSERVE THE CONDITION OF ALL THE SCOPEMOUNT SCREWS AFTER FIRING. IF THE MOUNTING SCREWSSHOW SIGNS OF LOOSENING DO NOT FIRE THE GUN AGAIN;CALL THE THOMPSON/CENTER CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT.FOR ASSISTANCE.

FIGURE 32

Follow the instructions supplied with the

scope and rings to ensure proper eye relief


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ENCORE® SWING HAMMERAPPENDIX

Use and Care of the T/C® ENCORE® Pro-Hunter™ SwingHammer® System

• To make it easier to cock your Encore® Pro-Hunter™ when ascope is mounted, it comes with a pivoting spur hammer. TheSwing Hammer® can be locked into a left, center or right position -depending on your preference.

WARNING: BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES TO THEENCORE®, MAKE SURE THAT THE FIREARM YOU AREWORKING WITH IS UNLOADED. AN ACCIDENTAL DIS-

CHARGE MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THESHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

• The Encore® Swing Hammer® uses one self-locking screw to holdthe spur in the position that you choose. A wrench is providedfrom the factory (FIGURES 33 and 34.)

• If you want to change the position of the hammer spur - and thescope bell interferes - it may be necessary to tip the barrel open togain access to the locking screw.

The Three Positions That The Swing Hammer® Can Be Locked Into

Spur Left Spur Center Spur Right

FIGURE 34

Locking Screw

Use Provided Wrench

FIGURE 33


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ENCORE® PRO-HUNTER™ SWING HAMMER CONTINUED

• Loosen the locking screw by turning it counter-clockwise (asviewed from above) until the screw either comes out com-pletely or it is loose enough to allow easy movement of thehammer spur. After repositioning the hammer spur, tightenthe locking screw securely.

NOTE: The Swing Hammer® will not tighten down correctly in anyposition other than those shown in FIGURE 34.

• For the T/C® Encore® not equipped with this option, it isavailable as a factory-installed accessory. Contact us fordetails. Once installed - the shooter can alter the position ofthe hammer as directed here.

INSTALLATION of CHOKETUBES in ENCORE® SHOTGUNS

WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO INSTALL A CHOKETUBE OR RE MOVE A CHOKE TUBE FROM A LOADEDFIRE ARM. AL WAYS EN SURE THAT THE FIREARM IS

UNLOADED. FAIL URE TO HEED THIS WARN ING COULD RE SULTIN AN AC CI DEN TAL DIS CHARGE CAUSING IN JU RY AND/ORDEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TOPROP ER TY.

• Never fire your Encore® shotgun, which has been designed toaccept internal choke tubes, WITHOUT A CHOKE TUBEINSTALLED. This will result in damage to the threads in the barrel,and could render your shotgun inoperable with regards to usingthe internal screw-in choke tubes.

• The threads of your T/C® choke tubes should be kept clean andlightly lubricated at all times - with a good anti-seize lubricantlike T/C’s “Super Lube”. When installing the choke tube into thebarrel, make sure the muzzle is pointed away from you in a safedirection, and never “force” the choke tube into the barrel. If thetube does not screw in easily, the threads in the barrel or tubecould be clogged, or you could be cross threading the parts.The choke tube should screw in easily by hand. Use an appro-priate wrench and tighten it until snug. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTENit as it could damage the tube.


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INSTALL CHOKE TUBES CONTINUED

• Wrench Shown (FIGURE 35)engaging slots in choke tube. To insert, turn clockwise. Toremove, turn counter clockwise.

• Thompson/Center’s screw-inchoke tubes are marked; IMP CYL,MOD, FULL and TURKEY. Only theIMP CYL, or MOD can be usedwith steel shot without damage tothe choke tube. FULL or TURKEYtubes SHOULD NOT BE USEDWITH STEEL SHOT. T/C® tubesare intended for use withThompson/Center shotguns ONLY,and should not be used in otherbrands of guns.

WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE ANY OTHERCHOKE TUBE IN A THOMPSON/CENTER SHOTGUN.MISMATCHING CHOKE TUBES IN ANY SHOTGUN

COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SHOTGUN, OR SERIOUSINJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERSAND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

Choke Wrench Diagram

FIGURE 35


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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTYThis warranty is granted by Smith & Wesson Corp. doing businessas Thompson/Center Arms. This warranty is effective from the dateof purchase for the lifetime of the original retail purchaser of any fac-tory finished firearm. In order to be eligible for service under this war-ranty, the original retail purchaser must return a completed autho-rized warranty card or register online at http://www.tcarms.com/war-ranty-details/registration within thirty (30) days of purchase of suchfirearm. With respect to such firearm, this warranty supersedes anyand all other warranties.

Thompson/Center Arms brand firearms are warranted to be free fromdefects in material and workmanship. Any such defects of whichSmith & Wesson receives written notice by the original retail pur-chaser will be remedied without charge within a reasonable timeafter such notification and delivery of the firearm as provided below.

Warranty claims (in writing) and the firearm or part thereof concernedshould be delivered, postage prepaid, to the factory at Smith &Wesson, 2100 Roosevelt Ave., Springfield, MA 01104, Attn: ServiceDepartment. In addition, a copy of the bill of sale in the original retailpurchaser’s name, or, where applicable, a copy of ATF Form 4473indicating date of purchase must be included. Please include yourphysical address and phone number. You must comply with allapplicable federal, state and local laws and regulations in the ship-ment of firearms to Smith & Wesson.

NOTE: See the Contact and Shipping section of this manualfor further details regarding returns.

Warranty claims should state the model and, where applicable, theserial number of the firearm concerned and the description of thedifficulty experienced. It is recommended that shipments be insuredby the owner, since Smith & Wesson will accept no responsibility forloss or damage in transit. Transportation and insurance charges forreturn to the owner will be paid by Smith & Wesson if the claim iscovered by this warranty.

If the work required is not covered by our “Limited LifetimeWarranty” you will receive a quotation which must be authorized byyou. No actual work will be done without your approval. Return ship-ments can be shipped via UPS, FedEx or mail at your cost. Repairedproduct will be shipped back to you via FedEx requiring an adult sig-nature upon receipt.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SMITH & WESSON BERESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESWITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC LOSS, INJURY, DEATH OR PROP-ERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF THISWARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.


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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY CONTINUED

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion maynot apply to you.

Smith & Wesson will not be responsible for:

• Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handling, unautho-rized adjustments or modifications made or attempted by anyoneother than a qualified gunsmith following authorized procedures, orfailure to follow the instructions in Safety & Instruction manual thatwas provided with the firearm from the factory.

• Use of defective or improper ammunition and/or propellant, corro-sion, neglect, abuse, ordinary wear and tear, or unreasonable use.

• Use of replacement parts, including but not limited to barrels andsprings, other than factory or authorized parts.

• Criminal misuse, negligence, or use under the influence of drugs oralcohol.

Services that were performed by the Thompson/Center ArmsCustom Shop and/or that are performed by the Smith & WessonRepair Department do not void this warranty. This warranty gives youspecific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

NOTE: All liability is excluded in the event that the instructions pro-vided in the Safety and Instruction manual that was provided withthe firearm from the factory are not observed.


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CONTACT AND SHIPPINGINFORMATION

NOTE: A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) is the first step inthe process of returning a product in order to receive a repair,replacement or refund. Please contact Thompson/Center’sCustomer Service Dept. (e-mail:[email protected] or by phone at 800-331-0852ext. 4125) to obtain authorization to return your firearm so we canprocess it quickly and efficiently. The RMA number that is sup-plied by Thompson/Center Arms must be displayed on the out-side of the returned product's packaging; returns without an RMAnumber will be routed differently which will result in delayed pro-cessing.

The issuance of an Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) allowsThompson/Center Arms an opportunity to try to diagnose and cor-rect a customer's concerns with the product (such as ammunitionproblems) before it is returned. Accordingly, please contact us beforereturning your Thompson/Center firearm.

Shipping Address: Thompson/Center Arms 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA 01104

Should your Thompson/Center firearm require service, it shouldbe returned to the Thompson/Center factory.

• Call or e-mail the Customer Service Dept. for authorizationand shipping instructions.

• Ensure that the magazine and chamber are unloaded.

• Do not attempt to ship a firearm via US Postal Service;only federally licensed dealers may ship a firearm by USPostal Service.

• DO NOT SHIP ANY AMMUNITION.

• Enclose a letter which includes your full name and address(no P.O. Boxes, please), daytime telephone number, e-mailaddress, the serial number of the firearm, and details of theproblem experienced (stating the brand and type of ammuni-tion used when the problem occurred) or work desired.

• Record the serial number before shipping, in case you wish tocheck on the repair status of your firearm.

• Please remove all custom parts and accessories, such asstocks, special sights and scopes, or slings from your firearmbefore returning.

• Place the firearm in its original case or in a similarly securecontainer and pack it securely.


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CONTACT AND SHIPPING CONTINUED

• The package must NOT bear any markings which indicate theidentity of the contents.

• It is most important that you comply with federal, state, andlocal laws and regulations. The following guidelines are meantto help, but you must seek assistance from the appropriateauthorities if necessary.

• If your firearm must be replaced, it may be necessary to shipthe replacement to a dealer rather than directly to you. Youmay be requested to furnish a signed FFL (Federal FirearmsLicense) from your dealer in such an instance.

• Warranty repair work will begin upon receipt and examinationof the firearm. In the case of repairs or work not covered bythe warranty, a quotation covering the cost of the work plusshipping charges will be sent to you. Repairs or modificationwill be scheduled upon receipt of payment.

WARNING: YOU MAY PURCHASE ACCESSORIES FORYOUR THOMPSON/CENTER FIREARM. YOU MUST HAVESOME OF THESE PARTS INSTALLED BY A GUNSMITH

QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SERVICE ON THOMPSON/CENTERFIREARMS. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MODIFY YOUR FIREARM ORINSTALL REPLACEMENT PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM. ALWAYSUSE A QUALIFIED THOMPSON/CENTER GUNSMITH EVEN IFTHE REPAIR SEEMS SIMPLE.


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BATTERY WARNINGS WARNING: IF A BATTERY OPERATED ACCESSORY ORATTACHMENT (I.E. LASER, OPTICAL SIGHT OR FLASH-LIGHT, ETC.) IS SUPPLIED OR USED WITH THIS

FIREARM, THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSMUST BE ADHERED TO:

WARNING: KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.THERE IS A CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD ASSOCIATEDWITH BATTERIES.

WARNING: IF A NEW OR USED LITHIUM BUTTON/COINCELL BATTERY IS SWALLOWED OR ENTERS THE BODY,IT CAN CAUSE SEVERE INTERNAL BURNS AND CAN

LEAD TO DEATH IN AS LITTLE AS 2 HOURS. ALWAYS COM-PLETELY SECURE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. IF THE BAT-TERY COMPARTMENT DOES NOT CLOSE SECURELY, STOPUSING THE PRODUCT, REMOVE THE BATTERIES, AND KEEP ITAWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF YOU THINK BATTERIES MIGHTHAVE BEEN SWALLOWED OR PLACED INSIDE ANY PART OFTHE BODY, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

• When used correctly, batteries provide a safe and dependablesource of portable power. However, misuse or abuse may result inleakage, fire, or explosion.

• Batteries can explode or leak and cause burns if installed back-wards, disassembled, charged, or exposed to water, fire or hightemperature.

• Always take care to install your batteries correctly observing the“+” and “-” marks on the battery and the device.

• Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking carenot to mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types.

• Store unused batteries in their original packaging and away frommetal objects that may short-circuit them.

• Remove discharged batteries from equipment promptly to avoidpossible damage from leakage.

• Never dispose of batteries in fire. (Failure to observe this precau-tion may result in an explosion.)

• The batteries are supplied in a charged state, are not designed forrecharging. Recharging may cause leakage, fire, or explosion.

• The batteries should be disposed of properly, including keepingthem away from children.

• Dispose of used batteries immediately.

• Even unused batteries may cause injury.


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PATENT INFORMATION• This product may be covered by one or more patents. Visit

www.tcarms.com for virtual patent information.

00084011 REV:ENCORE_RIFLE/SHOTGUN_100116

T/C Mailing Address:(for questions and comments)

Thompson/Center Arms

2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104

T/C Shipping Address:(for repairs or warranty work)

Thompson/Center Arms

ATTN: Repair Department

2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104

Web Address:www.tcarms.com

Customer Service Phone:Toll Free (866) 730-1614

Customer Service email:[email protected]


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