Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH
D-88316 Isny
Germany
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Description of parts
1 Safety slide (cocking slide) 6 Forearm
2 Bolt Stop 7 Bolt handle
3 Bolt Assembly 8 Trigger
4 Receiver 9 Buttstock
5 Barrel 10 Seat for Blaser saddle mount
Table of Contents
Page
Description of parts 1
General Safety Rules 2/3
1. Assembly, Disassembly 4
2. Safety and Bolt Handle Lock 5
3. Loading the Rifle 6
4. Firing 6
5. Unloading 7
6. Removing and Installing Bolt Assembly 7
7. Exchanging Barrels 8
8. Exchanging the Bolt Head 9
9. Removal of Forearm /Exchange of Forearm 10
10. Open Sights 10
11. Mounting of Scope 11
12. Mounting the fixed scope mount (US-Type) 12
13. Table of Calibre Groups 13
14. Rifle case 14
15. Care and Maintenance 14
16. Warranty Conditions 15
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Instruction manual
General Safety Rules General Safety Rules
Your new Blaser bolt action rifle model R 93 General safety rules  Before loading the firearm, always check,  Check the surrounding area, before
is characterised by special design features, for handling firearms whether there are oil residues or other every shot.
making it very different from other bolt foreign matter in the chamber or barrel.
action rifles.  Ensure that firearm and ammunition never Oil residues in chamber or barrel may  Point your firearm only at a target,
The enhanced safety features of your Blaser pass into the hands of unauthorised cause distinct shifts in the point of impact! which you have clearly identified.
rifle should never induce you to ignore the persons. Foreign matter in the barrel (e.g. water,
necessary care and legal provisions with snow, soil) may cause a detonation of  Only put your finger on the trigger,
respect to handling arms. Please check first,  Always keep firearm and ammunition se- the barrel, leading to severe injuries of when you want to shoot.
whether you have the correct operating parate, in a secured unit and inaccessible the shooter or persons in the vicinity!
instructions: the model R 93 and the calibre to unauthorised persons. Ensure that no foreign matter can enter  Only fire a shot, when a secure back
are indicated on left side of the barrel, on its the barrel, also during use! stop exists.
lower end.  Observe applicable legal provisions
for carrying and storing arms and  Only use ammunition which meets the CIP  When a cartridge fails, wait approx.
CAUTION: ammunition. requirements, in particular with regards to 60 seconds before opening the action,
Please read these operating instructions the maximum gas pressures Pmax according to avoid danger through hang-fire.
completely, before using the rifle. Only  Familiarise yourself thoroughly with the to CIP regulations. Every Blaser rifle is
hand on the rifle together with the operating handling of your firearm and practise all controlled and tested by the state proof-  Wear hearing protection during shooting.
instructions. functions and actions with the firearm house according to the requirements of
unloaded, before starting to carry and the proofing-law and -regulations, using
Please ask your specialised dealer for an use it. proof cartridges exceeding the maximal
in-depth explanation of your rifle and allowed gas pressure Pmax by a minimum
instruction in its use, as a supporting  Consider every firearm as loaded and of 30%. If gas pressures exceed proof-level, Unload your firearm:
measure to these operating instructions. ready to fire, unless you have convinced the safety of the user and/or third parties
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, Disassembly 2. Safety and Bolt Handle Lock
1.1. 1.2 2.2.
Assembly Disassembly Safety system Returning to the safe position
(locking/uncocking)
" Insert barrel into receiver, with muzzle " Push safety slide (cocking slide) slightly The safety system of the Blaser bolt action
pointing upwards, and hold it there. forward with your thumb (approx. 2mm); rifle model R 93 is based on an uncocked fi- " To put the rifle on "safe , push the safety
at the same time, turn bolt handle bak- ring pin spring: the firing pin spring is cok- slide (cocking slide) forward/downward
" Fasten the two barrel fastening nuts finger kwards with your index and middle finger ked with the safety slide (cocking slide) im- with your thumb (unlocking) and let it slide
tight with the Allen key provided (SW4). (unlock), then pull bolt assembly back in a mediately before the shot. When repeating, back into its starting position (the red
Do not use extensions! straight line. the rifle is cocked again automatically. signalling dot is not visible any more).
In its secured (uncocked) position, the bolt
" Insert magazine into magazine well and " Unload rifle (refer to Para. 5). handle is also blocked to prevent uninten- CAUTION:
press it downwards. tional opening of the bolt assembly when Under no circumstances should you put
" Push in bolt stop and hold it there, at the moving the rifle, provided that the handle your fingers into the trigger when disenga-
" Carefully put bolt with the two guide slide same time, pull bolt assembly out towards was fully closed. ging (cocking) or locking (uncocking) your
ends onto rear end of receiver, parallel to the back, using your other hand. rifle (you may be used to do this from rifles
bolt guide rail. with exposed hammers).
" Loosen the two barrel fastening nuts with 2.1. Disengaging from safe position This would trigger the shot, when the rifle
" Press magazine downwards and slide bolt the Allen key provided (SW4). (cocking) is loaded!
assembly forward, into receiver.
" Remove barrel. " Push safety slide (cocking slide) forward
CAUTION: powerfully with your thumb, all the way 2.3. Bolt handle lock
When mounting the bolt assembly, the bolt to the stop, and lift thumb off. Doing so,
handle has always to be locked in its rear the safety slide (cocking slide) locks into " Prevents unintentional opening of the bolt
position. I.e. in an angle of approx. 45�. If its cocked position. assembly. It becomes active automatically,
the bolt handle is in an almost vertical posi- when the rifle is put on "safe (uncocked)
tion, mounting of the bolt assembly is not " A red dot becomes visible behind the and fully locked.
possible. Turn the bolt handle back into the safety slide (cocking slide) as a signal.
45�-position, until it locks. The rifle is now disengaged from safe
position (cocked). 2.4. Opening the locked
CAUTION: (uncocked) rifle
Care has to be taken during assembly, that
barrel, bolt assembly and magazine are " Push the safety slide (cocking slide) slightly
appropriate for the calibre. forward with your thumb (approx. 2mm).
" At the same time, turn bolt handle back-
wards with your index and middle finger
(unlock), then pull bolt assembly back in
a straight line.
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3. Loading the Rifle 4. Firing 5. Unloading 6. Removing and
Installing Bolt
3.1. 4.1. 5.1.
Loading Firing and repeating Unloading
Assembly
" Move safety slide (cocking slide) back " Cock the rifle by pushing the safety slide " Lock (uncock) the disengaged (cocked) rifle
(lock/uncock). (cocking slide) forward. by letting the safety slide (cocking slide) 6.1. Removing bolt assembly
" Open bolt assembly. (Refer to Para. 2.4) " Sight at target and fire. move backwards with your thumb.
" Remove oil from barrel and chamber and " Reloading (repeating): Pull bolt assembly " Unload rifle.
check for foreign matter. at bolt handle back all the way to the stop " Open bolt assembly and pull it back (refer " Pull opened bolt assembly all the way
" Convince yourself under all circumstances and then push all the way forward again. to Para. 2.4), at the same time, the cartridge back.
that the ammunition corresponds with the (With some practise, this can be done is pulled out of the barrel and ejected. " Now push bolt stop in and hold it in this
calibre of your rifle. during pointing.) position. At the same time, pull bolt
" Put cartridges into the magazine and push " Push cartridges remaining in the magazine assembly out towards the back, with
them down through the magazine lips NOTE: forward with your thumb (or the bolt your other hand.
powerfully - if necessary with both thumbs. If the bolt handle is not pushed forward assembly), until they jump out of the
all the way to the stop, the cartridge will, magazine lips. Remove cartridges. For the calibres .222 Rem., .222 Rem.Mag,
Capacity of the magazine: for safety reasons, be unable to ignite. .223 Rem., 5,6x50 Mag., .22-250,
3 cartridges, Exceptions: " Make sure that barrel and magazine are .243 Win., 6x62 FrŁres, 6,5x55, 6,5x57,
" Calibre group "Mini" = 4 cartridges CAUTION: empty. 7x57, 7,5x55, .308 Win. and 8x57 IS,
" Calibre group As long as the safety slide (cocking slide) is a movable bolt stop for reduced range
"Ultra Magnum" = 2 cartridges in its forward, disengaged (cocked) position, cartridges is built into the magazine, at the
" Calibre group "Schweiz", the bolt of the rifle will cock automatically right side, just outside the right magazine
"Shot", "Hornet" = single shot with each repetition. When you do not lip. To remove the bolt assembly from a rifle
want to continue shooting, lock (uncock) in one of the above calibres:
" Slide another cartridge into the barrel by immediately again by letting the safety slide
hand, if applicable. (cocking slide) slide backwards. " Push right magazine lip in. This puts the
" Push cartridges in magazine down with CAUTION: bolt stop for reduced range cartridges out
your thumb; push the bolt assembly all Always disengage (cock) rifle immediately of function.
the way to the front with your other before firing, at all times. When no shot is " Pull bolt assembly back until it reaches the
hand, engaging it. fired, lock (uncock) rifle again immediately. regular bolt stop.
When a shot is fired and the rifle reloads " Now push bolt stop in and hold it in this
PLEASE CHECK: (repeating), the rifle has to be locked position. At the same time, pull bolt
Red dot not visible, bolt handle in front (uncocked) again immediately. assembly out towards the back, with
position. The rifle is now loaded, put on CAUTION: your other hand.
"safe (uncocked) and locked against The Blaser bolt action rifle model R 93 is
unintentional opening. equipped with a direct pull trigger. Its setting
can and may only be changed at the factory. 6.2. Installing bolt assembly
Please check the trigger regularly for smooth
movement, with the rifle unloaded and " Push magazine in the receiver all the
locked (uncocked). way down and hold it in this position.
Gummy oil and/or contaminations may " Carefully put bolt assembly with the two
affect proper functioning of the trigger guide slide ends onto rear end of receiver,
and cause malfunctions. parallel to bolt guide rail.
" Slide it forward into the receiver.
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7. Exchanging Barrels 8. Exchanging the Bolt Head
7.1. 8.1.
There are 8 calibre groups (refer to Table Exchanging the barrel Removing the bolt head NOTE:
on p. 13). When changing from one calibre In order to facilitate threading in, you
group to the other during a barrel exchange, " Unload rifle. You should best ask your specialised should move the firing pin nut at the back
the bolt head has to be changed as well, so dealer for a demonstration of this up and down with the thumb of your other
that it corresponds to the calibre group of " Remove bolt assembly. process. hand, during this process.
the interchangeable barrel actually mounted.
Please refer to the table on page 20 for pro- " Remove magazine (possibly, the scope " Unload rifle. " Tilt retaining latch down again and engage
per allocation of suitable interchangeable has to be removed for this, refer to Para. it against the pressure of the spring.
barrels. Furthermore, bolt heads and barrels 12.2 and/or 13.2). " Remove bolt assembly.
are imprinted with a symbol for the respective CAUTION:
calibre group. These markings have to agree " Loosen both barrel fastening nuts comple- " Deposit bolt assembly on a flat surface, If the retaining latch is not locked properly, a
after assembly is completed. tely, using Allen key (SW4). The nuts with the lower side pointing upwards. signalling pin emerges at the exterior side of
remain in their guide rails and cannot the rails.
Within one calibre group, barrels may be get lost. " Use a small screw driver or similar object
interchanged at random, without having to push the retaining latch to the left, " The bolt assembly can only be inserted into
to exchange the bolt head. " Lift barrel out of receiver. leverage it out and swivel it up. the receiver, when the signalling pin has
disappeared and the retaining latch has
Calibre groups: " Put exchange barrel into its channel inside " Hold the retaining latch with your thumb thus been locked properly.
receiver. and index finger and push it, against the
Hornet stamp HO
pressure of the spring, all the way to the NOTE:
Mini stamp MI
" Fasten the two barrel fastening nuts finger left, until it touches the left rail. Now pull Bolt heads for left-handed bolt assemblies
Standard stamp ST
tight with the Allen key. the bolt head out towards the front, using are marked with an "L underneath the
Medium stamp ME
your other hand. symbol for the calibre group.
Magnum stamp MA
" Insert the magazine corresponding to the
Ultra Magnum stamp UM
calibre of the exchange barrel into the CAUTION:
Schweiz stamp CH
8.2.
magazine well. Installing bolt head The expanding shell enclosing the bolt head,
Shot stamp 28
being an essential part of the bolt assembly,
" Check, whether the calibre group marked " Take the bolt head to be newly installed is secured with a rivet. It is strictly forbidden
Make sure that a magazine of the correspon- on the bolt head ("HO", "MI", "ST", and match the two cut keyways of the to loosen this rivet! Removal of the expan-
ding calibre is installed, when performing a "ME", "MA", "UM", "CH", "28", refer expanding shell and bolt head by turning ding shell will, when a shot is fired, inevitably
barrel exchange. The calibre denominations to Para. 7 and Fig. 7.1.) corresponds with the two parts against each other. cause the bolt assembly to be blown out
are marked on the side of the magazine. the calibre group of the exchange barrel. and thus lead to lethal danger for the shooter
" Lift the retaining latch in the bolt housing. or bystanders!
NOTE: " If the bolt head in the receiver has to be
With barrels of the calibres .22 Hornet, exchanged: refer to Para. 8. " Now push the bolt head to be installed,
28/70 and 10,3x60R, single shot inserts with the cut keyways pointing exactly up-
are supplied. Magazines are not available. NOTE: wards, over the firing pin until it touches
Always ensure that the barrel channel is the stop, and hold it in this position.
clean! Excessive oil or gun grease between
barrel and receiver has a negative effect on
the precision of the gun.
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9. Removal of Forearm/ 10. Open Sights 11. Mounting of Scope
Exchange of Forearm
The Blaser bolt action rifle model R 93 is Please ensure that the engaging
prepared for installation of the Original Blaser surfaces are clean and free from grease!
10.1.
The Blaser bolt action rifle model R 93 is, in Foresight with elevation
saddle mount (DBP). We assume that your
the varieties Safari and Jagdmatch (hunting adjustment
scope has been mounted correctly by your
match), equipped with a special, wider fore-
specialized dealer on the barrel assigned to it.
arm. When inserting a Safari or Jagdmatch " Insert Allen key SW 1.5 into the bore of
barrel into a regular version of the R 93, the the foresight base from above, and turn
forearm has thus to be exchanged. Allen screw as needed:
11.1. 11.2.
Installing scope Removing scope
" Foresight (spring-supported)
" Open lid of rear and front holding " Hold the rifle with your left hand at the
9.1.
Removal of forearm Turning out = shooting deeper,
elements and swivel both to the forearm and support it on your thigh.
Turning in = shooting higher.
front/up with your thumb.
Loosen screw in forearm with Allen key
" Open both lids of the holding elements.
(SW4) and pull forearm off towards the
" Hold scope with your right hand at the
10.2.
front. Rear sight (sight)
centre tube, above the mount, so that you " First swivel the rear holding element with
with lateral adjustment
can reach the holding element at the front your thumb all the way to the front/up -
Mounting forearm
with your thumb. until it reaches the stop.
Place forearm on receiver from the front " The rear sight leaf has bores for Allen
and tighten screw in forearm. key SW 1.5 at the right and left side.
" Hold rifle at the forearm with your left " Grip scope with your right hand at the
hand, support buttstock on your thigh. centre tube and hold it.
" When shooting to the left:
Loosen right headless screw,
" Insert the two round studs at the scope " Now swivel the holding element at the
tighten left headless screw.
mount carefully into the two oval holes front with your thumb all the way to the
sunk into the upper right side of the front/up - until it reaches the stop.
" When shooting to the right:
barrel, tilt scope to the left onto the barrel
Loosen left headless screw,
and hold it in this position. " Remove scope, moving it to the right side
tighten right headless screw.
and up.
" Press the opened holding elements, first
the one in front and then the one in the CAUTION:
back, backwards/downwards with your If the distance between eye and scope is too
thumb, until they reach their stop position short and if the rifle is not seated correctly
(tension!). (If this is too easy or requires at your shoulder, injuries are not to be exclu-
force, then the mount is maladjusted. ded when shooting with large calibres.
Have your dealer correct this according to Especially in case of big calibres, care has to
works instructions. The ideal pressure for be taken that the distance between scope
closing the holding elements is roughly and eye is appropriate and that the rifle is
the same as the pressure required for the seated correctly at the shoulder.
safety slide (cocking slide) of the rifle.)
" Now close the two lids of the holding
elements.
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12. Mounting the fixed scope mount (US-Type) 13. Table of Calibre Groups
12.1. 12.2.
Installing scope Removing scope
Calibre groups: Calibre:
" Turn both lateral Allen screws SW 1/8" at " Grip around forearm and scope with your
the mount CCW several turns. left hand and support rifle on your thigh.
.22 Hornet
Hornet "HO":
" Hold scope with your right hand at the " Loosen both lateral Allen screws at the
.222 Rem.
Mini "MI":
centre tube, above the mount. mount with Allen key SW 1/8" several
.222 Rem. Mag.
turns.
.223 Rem.
" Hold rifle at the forearm with your left
hand, support buttstock on your thigh. " Remove scope.
.22-250 .270 Win.
Standard "ST":
5,6x57 .280 Rem.
" Insert the two round studs at the scope
.243 Win. 7x57
mount carefully into the two oval holes
6 mm Rem. 7x64
sunk into the upper right side of the bar-
6x62 FrŁres .308 Win.
rel, tilt scope to the left onto the barrel
.25-06 .30-06
and hold scope in this position with your
6,5x55 8x57 IS
left hand.
6,5x57 9,3x62
6,5x65 RWS .45 Blaser
" Tighten both lateral Allen screws at the
mount finger tight with Allen key SW 1/8".
6,5x68
Medium "ME":
7,5x55
Please ensure that the engaging
8x68 S
surfaces are clean and free from grease!
9,3x64
.257 Weath. Mag. .300 Win. Mag.
Magnum "MA":
.264 Win. Mag. .300 Weath. Mag.
.270 Win. Short Mag. .338 Win. Mag.
7 mm Rem. Mag. .375 H & H
.300 Win. Short Magnum .416 Rem. Mag.
Ultra Magnum "UM": 7 mm STW
.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
Schweiz "CH": 10,3x60 R
Shot "28": 28/70
Please note that permanent availability of all calibres listed
above cannot be warranted for technical reasons.
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16. Warranty Conditions
14. Case 15. Care and
Maintenance
In the double-shell special ABS transporta- 1. Manufacturer s warranty
tion case with three locks, the R 93, plus ex- Only use products for the care of your rifle,
Warranty of Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH is provided Ammunition of the same make and charge may
change barrel, 2 scopes and accessories, is which are destined for this purpose.
in addition to statutory warranty claims by dealers, exhibit different efficiency and impact point
stored correctly when travelling.
provided, that the enclosed firearms certificate is characteristics from one manufacturing run to the
filled in completely and received by Blaser Jagd- other and from one rifle to the other.
Barrel: Polish exterior and interior of chamber
waffen GmbH within ten days after the date of When the optimum of ammunition, rifle scope
Rifle case A and barrel with a suitable gun oil after shoo-
sale. Warranty is provided exclusively for the first and mount were selected, we provide a warranty
For all Blaser single shot rifles and Blaser ting, before storing the rifle for prolonged
purchaser having his residence in the country of for the excellent efficiency of our rifles.
bolt action rifle R 93, forearm disassembled, periods of time, and after carrying the rifle,
purchase. Complaints regarding gun efficiency have to be
brought forward in writing within 20 days after
with scope. especially in humid or wet conditions. Prior
The warranty applies to the metal and plastic the date of sale. We reserve the right to submit the
External dimensions LxWxH: 70x26x9 cm to shooting, barrel and chamber have to be
parts of the rifle only, including original Blaser rifle rifle to an independent institution for verification
thoroughly de-oiled again. In case of thick
scope mounts, but not the rifle scope. Wooden (DEVA or Staatliches Beschussamt) [government
Rifle case B deposits of bullet residues, we recommend parts of the rifle require special care and, being proofhouse]. If excellent gun efficiency is confir-
natural products, are subject to natural changes. med there, we are entitled to claim the costs
For Blaser bolt action rifle R 93, with fore- to use chemical barrel cleaners.
Warranty for wooden parts is excluded. incurred for the tests from customer.
arm and scope mounted.
CAUTION:
Also suitable for all single shot rifles.
The warranty period amounts to ten years, star- 3. Scope of warranty
Under all circumstances, oberserve
ting with the date of sale. It includes any defects
External dimensions LxWxH: 78x26x9 cm
instructions and warnings given by the
of and damages to the rifle (metal and plastic Work performed under warranty does not cause
product manufacturer for use of product. parts), which are proven to be due to faulty mate- any prolongation or renewal of the warranty period
Rifle case C
rial or manufacturing. Within this framework, the for the rifle or built in spare parts. The warranty
For all Blaser single shot rifles and Blaser manufacturer shall bear the costs for material and period for installed spare parts ends at the same
Metal parts: Keep all metal parts of the
working time. For performance of work under time as the warranty period for the entire rifle.
bolt action rifle R 93 with forearm mounted.
rifle clean and slightly oiled at all times.
this warranty, the rifle has to be returned to the
Featuring additional compartments for se-
specialised dealer or the production company in 4. Guarantee exclusion
cond interchangeable barrel and scope. Stock preservative is not suitable
Isny.
The guarantee shall be excluded with:
External dimensions LxWxH: 78x35x9 cm for polishing metal parts!
Risk and costs of transportation of the rifle (out- " Damage that is caused as the result of normal
ward and return) shall be borne by the customer. wear and tear, with non-observance of the ope-
Stocks: All wooden stocks of Blaser hunting
Warranty is performed in the discretion of manu- rating instructions or improper use or handling
rifles are oil-rubbed. We recommend to
facturer by repair or replacement of defective and if the gun shows mechanical damages of
parts; replaced parts pass into manufacturer s any kind.
polish them regularly with standard stock
property. " Damages that are the result of force majeure
care products.
or environmental influences
2. Warranty for gun efficiency " Repairs, treatment or changes to the gun
Gun oil is not suitable for stock care!
performed by third parties
The firing precision of a gun depends on a multi- " Use of reloaded or non-CIP-permitted
Optics: Please refer to care instructions
tude of factors. The most important factor is the ammunition
ammunition. Not every barrel fires equally well " Blueing carried out by a third party
of the optics manufacturer.
with every type of ammunition, there may be con-
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-
When oiling hunting rifles, care has to be
loose reticles, defects in reticle adjustment and facturers other than Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH.
taken that no oil or grease gets into the trigger
faulty mounting are the most common causes for More extensive or other claims, especially those
and action system. Under certain conditions, unsatisfactory gun efficiency. For these reasons, that refer to compensation for damages that go
you should use branded scopes, mounted by a beyond the gun itself (consequential damages)
oil and grease can resinify (harden), causing
specialist, and you should tune in the ammunition shall be excluded (provided liability is not legally
dangerous disruptions of functioning. Please
to your rifle by testing several types of ammunition. ordered as compulsory).
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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