Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH
D-88316 Isny
Germany
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Description of Parts
1 Foresight 8 Triggers
2 Rear sight 9 Receiver
3 Seats for original Blaser 10 Hinge bolt
saddle mount (DBP) 11 Barrel hook
4 Indication of model and calibre 12 Forearm flap
5 Locking lever 13 Forearm
6 Safety slide (cocking slide) 14 Regulation tube
7 Buttstock 15 Barrel set
Table of Contents
Page
Description of Parts 1
General Safety Rules 2/3
1. Assembly of the Rifle 4
2. Disassembly of the Rifle 4
3. Opening and Closing the Rifle 5
4. Safety 5
5. Loading the Rifle 6
6. Firing 6/7
7. Unloading 7
8. Open sights 8
9. Mounting of Scope 9
10. Case 10
11. Care and Maintenance 10
12. Warranty Conditions 11
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Instruction manual
General Safety Rules General Safety Rules
Your new Blaser 97 is characterised by special General safety rules  Before loading the firearm, always check,  Check the surrounding area, before
design features, making it very different from for handling firearms whether there are oil residues or other every shot.
other combi rifles. The enhanced safety foreign matter in the chamber or barrel.
features of your Blaser rifle should never  Ensure that firearm and ammunition never Oil residues in chamber or barrel may  Point your firearm only at a target,
induce you to ignore the necessary care and pass into the hands of unauthorised cause distinct shifts in the point of impact! which you have clearly identified.
legal provisions with respect to handling persons. Foreign matter in the barrel (e.g. water,  Only put your finger on the trigger,
arms. snow, soil) may cause a detonation of when you want to shoot.
Please check first, whether you have the  Always keep firearm and ammunition se- the barrel, leading to severe injuries of
correct operating instructions: The model parate, in a secured unit and inaccessible the shooter or persons in the vicinity!  Only fire a shot, when a secure back
Blaser 97 is indicated on the bottom of the to unauthorised persons. Ensure that no foreign matter can enter stop exists.
receiver, in front of the trigger guard. The the barrel, also during use!
calibre is marked on the left side of the  Observe applicable legal provisions  When a cartridge fails, wait approx.
barrel, at the back. for carrying and storing arms and  Only use ammunition which meets the CIP 60 seconds before opening the action,
ammunition. requirements, in particular with regards to to avoid danger through hang-fire.
CAUTION: the maximum gas pressures Pmax according
Please read these operating instructions  Familiarise yourself thoroughly with the to CIP regulations. Every Blaser rifle is  Wear hearing protection during shooting.
completely, before using the rifle. Only handling of your firearm and practise all controlled and tested by the state proof-
hand on the rifle together with the opera- functions and actions with the firearm house according to the requirements of
ting instructions. unloaded, before starting to carry and the proofing-law and -regulations, using
use it. proof cartridges exceeding the maximal
Please ask your specialised dealer for an allowed gas pressure Pmax by a minimum
in-depth explanation of your rifle and  Consider every firearm as loaded and of 30%. If gas pressures exceed proof-level, Unload your firearm:
instruction in its use, as a supporting ready to fire, unless you have convinced the safety of the user and/or third parties
measure to these operating instructions. yourself of the contrary by opening can no longer be guaranteed. The same  before crossing obstacles,
the action and checking the chamber applies to cartridge cases, where the seal
(barrel). Even when unloaded, a firearm function is no longer correct through  before climbing and leaving raised hides,
has to be handled like a loaded firearm. obturation.
 before entering a building,
 During any handling, always hold the  Load your firearm only immediately
muzzle in a direction where you can before use.  before climbing into a vehicle,
neither jeopardise nor damage persons
or property.  Disengage from safe position (cock) your  before entering a built area,
firearm only immediately before shooting.
Hold barrel into a direction out of danger  and also, when you lay down or
during disengaging (cocking). hand on the firearm temporarily.
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1. Assembly 2. Disassembly 3. Opening and 4. Safety
of the Rifle of the Rifle Closing the Rifle
1.1. Securing barrel set CAUTION: 3.1. Opening the rifle 4.1. Disengaging from safe position
Unload your rifle before disassembly (cocking)
(Only possible with forearm removed) (refer to page 7). " Press locking lever all the way to
" Push the safety slide (cocking slide)
the right and hold it in this position.
all the way to the front, until it locks.
" Pull out extractor all the way to the stop.
2.1. Removing forearm " The barrel hook is disengaged.
Safety slide (cocking slide)
" Seat the front barrel hook onto the hinge
in front position:
bolt. Due to the tight fit, this requires care. " Support the rifle at the buttstock on your " The barrel set can now be tilted down-
The rifle is disengaged from safe
thigh. wards ( opened ).
position, the hammers are cocked.
" Grip around barrel hook part and action
with one hand, press barrel hook into its " Pull forearm flap out with a finger of one
CAUTION:
seat, thus closing the rifle. hand, and disengage forearm from the 3.2. Closing the rifle
Your Blaser 97 is equipped with two
barrel by pressing with the fingers of your
hammers: when the cocking slide is pushed
NOTE: other hand. " Hold the barrel pointing in a safe position
forward, both hammers are cocked.
Securing the barrel set requires a certain and tilt the buttstock upward.
amount of skill. Do not use force! " Tilt forearm away from barrel at a slight
We suggest having this procedure demon- angle and pull it up, out of the hinge. " To check whether the locking lever is 4.2. Returning to the safe position
strated by an expert and practise several closed, apply light pressure to the left. (locking/uncocking)
times in his presence. Otherwise, disengaging from safe position
Press rear end of safety slide (cocking slide)
2.2. Unhinging barrel set (cocking) of the rifle will not be possible,
down with your thumb and let it slide back-
for safety reasons.
wards. With some practise, this can be done
1.2. Installing forearm (Only possible with forearm removed)
without making a sound.
" Mainly in new rifles, some force has to
" Engage forearm on hinge bolt, flush " Press locking lever all the way to the be exerted in order to close the locking
When the safety slide (cocking slide)
with the receiver, and tilt it onto the right and hold it in this position. lever. This is due to the tight, precise fits.
is in its rear position:
barrel, until it reaches the stop. The wedge "pulls .
The rifle is locked, the hammers are
" Tilt barrel all the way down.
uncocked.
" The best manner to do this is to lift the Doing so, the barrel hook is disengaged.
forearm flap with your index finger and
CAUTION:
hold it in this position.
Under no circumstances should you put
your fingers into the triggers when disenga-
" Press in forearm.
ging (cocking) or locking (uncocking) your
rifle (you may be used to do this from rifles
" The forearm flap engages.
with exposed hammers). This would trigger
the shots if the rifle is loaded.
" Close the forearm flap completely.
The forearm is now locked.
NOTE:
When opening the rifle - pressing the locking
lever to the right - the safety slide (cocking
slide) jumps back into the "safe (uncocked)
position automatically.
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5. Loading the Rifle 6. Firing 6. Firing 7. Unloading
5.1. Loading the rifle 6.1. Firing NOTE: 7.1. Unloading the rifle
After firing one or two shots, the safety slide
" Remove oil from barrels and chambers " Cock the rifle by pushing the safety slide (cocking slide) remains in its forward position. " Open the rifle.
and check them for foreign matter. (cocking slide) forward. When the locking lever is pushed to the
right before breaking the rifle, the safety " When breaking the barrels, the cartridges
" Convince yourself under all circumstances " Sight at target and fire. slide (cocking slide) jumps back into the are pulled out by the extractor far enough
that the ammunition corresponds with the position "safe (uncocked) automatically. to be taken out fully by hand.
calibres of your rifle. If the rifle has two triggers
CAUTION:
 The front trigger releases the shot in the
" Insert the appropriate cartridges into the The Blaser 97 models are equipped
lower barrel.
chambers. with direct pull triggers.
 The rear trigger releases the shot in the
The setting of the trigger pulls can and
upper barrel.
" Close the rifle. may only be changed at the factory.
If the rifle has one trigger
CAUTION:
 When pulling the trigger the first time, Please check the trigger regularly for
the shot in the lower barrel is released. smooth movement, with the rifle un-
 When pulling the trigger the second time, loaded and locked (uncocked).
the shot in the upper barrel is released. Gummy oil and/or contaminations may
affect proper functioning of the trigger
CAUTION: and cause malfunctions.
When only one shot is fired, one hammer
remains cocked! MORTAL DANGER!
When you do not intend to fire the second
shot immediately, lock (uncock) the rifle
before putting it down!
Please remember that, after firing the first
shot, there is still a live cartridge in the
barrel which was not fired!
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8. Open sights 9. Mounting of Scope
Considering differing sighting habits and 8.2. Rear sight (sight) The Blaser 97 models have been prepared 9.2. Removing scope
requirements, the rifle is zeroed-in over with lateral adjustment for installation of the Original Blaser saddle
open sights at the factory with approximate mount (DBP). We assume that your scope " Hold the rifle with your left hand at the
precision only. Precise zeroing-in by adjusting The rear sight is held in place by a locking has been mounted correctly on the appro- forearm and support it on your thigh.
foresight and rear sight should be performed screw. priate barrel by your specialized dealer.
by yourself, together with your specialised " Open both lids of the mount levers.
dealer, in order to adjust the sights precisely When shooting to the left: 9.1. Installing scope
to your personal requirements. loosen locking screw, slide sight to " First swivel the rear lever with your thumb
the right side and tighten locking screw. " Open lid of rear and front mount lever all the way to the front/up until it reaches
and ensure that both are swivelled all the stop.
8.1. Foresight with elevation When shooting to the right: the way to the front / up.
adjustment loosen locking screw, slide sight to " Grip scope with your right hand at the
the left side and tighten locking screw. " Hold rifle at the forearm with your left centre tube and hold it.
Insert Allen key SW 0.9 into the bore in the hand, support buttstock on your thigh.
foresight from above, and turn Allen screw " Now swivel the mount lever in front with
as needed. The foresight works with spring " Hold scope with your right hand at the your thumb all the way to the front/up
support. centre tube, above the mount, so that until it reaches the stop.
you can reach the front lever with your
When shooting deep: thumb. " Tilt scope to the right and remove it.
Turn Allen screw to the right.
" Insert the two round studs at the scope CAUTION:
When shooting high: mount carefully into the two oval holes If the distance between eye and scope is too
Turn Allen screw to the left. sunk into the upper right side of the barrel, short and if the rifle is not seated correctly
tilt scope to the left onto the barrel and at your shoulder, injuries are not to be exclu-
hold it in this position. ded when shooting with large calibres.
" Press the (opened) mount levers, first
the one in front and then the one in the
back, backwards/downwards with your
thumb, until they reach their stop position
(tension!). If this is too easy or requires
a lot of force, the mount is maladjusted.
Have your dealer correct this according
to works instructions.
" Now close the two lids of the mount
levers.
Please ensure that the engaging surfaces
are clean and free from grease.
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10. Case 11. Care and 12. Warranty Conditions
Maintenance
The double-shell special ABS transportation 1. Manufacturer s warranty
case with three locks offers appropriate sto- Only use products for the care of your rifle,
Ammunition of the same make and charge may
Warranty of Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH is provided
exhibit different efficiency and impact point
rage for the Blaser 97, plus exchange barrel, which are destined for this purpose. in addition to statutory warranty claims by dealers,
characteristics from one manufacturing run to the
provided, that the enclosed firearms certificate is
2 scopes and accessories, when travelling.
filled in completely and received by Blaser Jagd- other and from one rifle to the other.
Barrel: Polish exterior and interior of chamber
When the optimum of ammunition, rifle scope
waffen GmbH within ten days after the date of
Rifle case A and barrel with a suitable gun oil after shoo-
and mount were selected, we provide a warranty
sale. Warranty is provided exclusively for the first
for the excellent efficiency of our rifles.
purchaser having his residence in the country of
For all Blaser single shot rifles and Blaser ting, before storing the rifle for prolonged
Complaints regarding gun efficiency have to be
purchase.
bolt action rifle R 93, forearm disassembled, periods of time, and after carrying the rifle,
brought forward in writing within 20 days after
with scope. especially in humid or wet conditions. Prior
the date of sale. We reserve the right to submit the
The warranty applies to the metal and plastic
External dimensions LxWxH: 70x26x9 cm to shooting, barrel and chamber have to be rifle to an independent institution for verification
parts of the rifle only, including original Blaser rifle
(DEVA or Staatliches Beschussamt) [government
scope mounts, but not the rifle scope. Wooden
thoroughly de-oiled again. In case of thick
proofhouse]. If excellent gun efficiency is confir-
parts of the rifle require special care and, being
Rifle case C deposits of bullet residues, we recommend
med there, we are entitled to claim the costs
natural products, are subject to natural changes.
For all Blaser single shot rifles and Blaser to use chemical barrel cleaners.
incurred for the tests from customer.
Warranty for wooden parts is excluded.
bolt action rifle R 93, forearm assembled.
CAUTION:
The warranty period amounts to ten years, star- 3. Scope of warranty
Featuring additional compartments for
Under all circumstances, oberserve
ting with the date of sale. It includes any defects
second interchangeable barrel and scope.
Work performed under warranty does not cause
of and damages to the rifle (metal and plastic
instructions and warnings given by the
any prolongation or renewal of the warranty period
External dimensions LxWxH: 78x35x9 cm
parts), which are proven to be due to faulty mate-
product manufacturer for use of product.
for the rifle or built in spare parts. The warranty
rial or manufacturing. Within this framework, the
period for installed spare parts ends at the same
manufacturer shall bear the costs for material and
time as the warranty period for the entire rifle.
Metal parts: Keep all metal parts of the working time. For performance of work under
this warranty, the rifle has to be returned to the
rifle clean and slightly oiled at all times.
4. Guarantee exclusion
specialised dealer or the production company in
Isny.
Stock preservative is not suitable
The guarantee shall be excluded with:
" Damage that is caused as the result of normal
for polishing metal parts!
Risk and costs of transportation of the rifle (out-
wear and tear, with non-observance of the ope-
ward and return) shall be borne by the customer.
rating instructions or improper use or handling
Warranty is performed in the discretion of manu-
Stocks: All wooden stocks of Blaser hunting
and if the gun shows mechanical damages of
facturer by repair or replacement of defective
rifles are oil-rubbed. We recommend to
any kind.
parts; replaced parts pass into manufacturer s
" Damages that are the result of force majeure
polish them regularly with standard stock
property.
or environmental influences
care products.
" Repairs, treatment or changes to the gun
2. Warranty for gun efficiency
performed by third parties
Gun oil is not suitable for stock care!
The firing precision of a gun depends on a multi- " Use of reloaded or non-CIP-permitted
ammunition
tude of factors. The most important factor is the
Optics: Please refer to care instructions
" Blueing carried out by a third party
ammunition. Not every barrel fires equally well
with every type of ammunition, there may be con-
of the optics manufacturer.
siderably differences in efficiency. The scope and The guarantee does not apply for optical sight
CAUTION: its mount are of the same importance. Parallax, equipment and telescopic sight mounts of manu-
loose reticles, defects in reticle adjustment and facturers other than Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH.
When oiling hunting rifles, care has to be
faulty mounting are the most common causes for More extensive or other claims, especially those
taken that no oil or grease gets into the trigger
unsatisfactory gun efficiency. For these reasons, that refer to compensation for damages that go
and action system. Under certain conditions,
you should use branded scopes, mounted by a beyond the gun itself (consequential damages)
specialist, and you should tune in the ammunition shall be excluded (provided liability is not legally
oil and grease can resinify (harden), causing
to your rifle by testing several types of ammunition. ordered as compulsory).
dangerous disruptions of functioning. Please
have your rifle checked by your specialised
dealer prior to each hunting season or hun-
ting trip. Every rifle is a piece of technical
equipment requiring regular checks.
12-2004 Subject to technical modifications
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