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 95 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 95 is indicated on the bottom of to unauthorised persons. Ensure that no foreign matter can enter stop exists.
the receiver, in front of the trigger guard. the barrel, also during use!
The calibre is marked on the left side of  Observe applicable legal provisions  When a cartridge fails, wait approx.
the 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 functions and actions with the firearm house according to the requirements of
operating 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
4.1.
Disengaging from safe position
(cocking)
3.1.
1.1. Securing barrel set CAUTION: Opening the rifle
Unload your rifle before disassembly Push the safety slide (cocking slide)
(Only possible with forearm removed) (refer to page 7). " Press locking lever all the way to all the way to the front, until it locks.
the right and hold it in this position.
" Pull out extractor all the way to the stop. Safety slide (cocking slide)
2.1. Removing forearm " The barrel hook is disengaged. in front position:
" Seat the front barrel hook onto the hinge The rifle is disengaged from safe position,
bolt. Due to the tight fit, this requires care. " Support the rifle at the buttstock " The barrel set can now be tilted the hammer is cocked.
on your thigh. downwards ( opened ).
" Grip around barrel hook part and action
with one hand, press barrel hook into its " Pull forearm flap out with a finger of one 4.2. Returning to the safe position
seat, thus closing the rifle. hand, and disengage forearm from the 3.2. Closing the rifle (locking/uncocking)
barrel by pressing with the fingers of your
NOTE: other hand. " Hold the barrel pointing in a safe Press rear end of safety slide (cocking slide)
Securing the barrel set requires a certain position and tilt the buttstock upward. down with your thumb and let it slide bak-
amount of skill. Do not use force! " Tilt forearm away from barrel at a slight kwards. With some practise, this can be do-
We suggest having this procedure demon- angle and pull it up, out of the hinge. " To check whether the locking lever is closed, ne without making a sound.
strated by an expert and practise several apply light pressure to the left. Otherwise,
times in his presence. disengaging from safe position (cocking) When the safety slide (cocking slide)
2.2.
Unhinging barrel set of the rifle will not be possible, for safety is in its rear position:
reasons. The rifle is locked, the hammer is uncocked.
1.2. Installing forearm (Only possible with forearm removed)
" Mainly in new rifles, some force has to be CAUTION:
" Engage forearm on hinge bolt, flush with " Press locking lever all the way to exerted in order to close the locking lever. Under no circumstances should you put
the receiver, and tilt it onto the barrel, the right and hold it in this position. This is due to the tight, precise fits. The your fingers into the triggers when disenga-
until it reaches the stop. wedge "pulls . ging (cocking) or locking (uncocking) your
" Tilt barrel all the way down. rifle (you may be used to do this from rifles
" The best manner to do this is to lift the Doing so, the barrel hook is disengaged. with exposed hammers). This would trigger
forearm flap with your index finger and a shot if the rifle is loaded.
hold it in this position.
NOTE:
" Press in forearm. When opening the rifle - pressing the
locking lever to the right - the safety slide
" The forearm flap engages. (cocking slide) jumps back into the "safe
(uncocked) position automatically.
" Close the forearm flap completely.
The forearm is now locked.
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5. Loading the rifle 6. Firing 6. Firing 7. Unloading
5.1. Loading the rifle 6.1. Firing CAUTION: 7.1. Unloading
The Blaser 95 models are equipped with
" Remove oil from barrels and chambers " Cock the rifle by pushing the safety direct pull triggers. The setting of the trigger " Open the rifle.
and check them for foreign matter. slide (cocking slide) forward. pulls can and may only be changed at the
factory. " When breaking the barrels, the cartridges
" Convince yourself under all circumstances " Sight at target and fire. are pulled out by the extractor far enough
that the ammunition corresponds with  the front trigger releases CAUTION: to be taken out fully by hand.
the calibres of your rifle. the shot in the lower barrel. Please check the trigger regularly for smooth
 the rear trigger releases the movement, with the rifle unloaded and
" Insert the appropriate cartridges into the shot in the upper barrel. locked (uncocked). Gummy oil and/or con-
chambers. taminations may affect proper functioning
NOTE: of the trigger and cause malfunctions.
" Close the rifle. When the rifle is fired, the safety slide
(cocking slide) jumps back into its original
position; this is caused by the recoil of larger
sporting cartridges. In order to trigger the
second shot, the rifle has to be cocked
(disengaged) again.
CAUTION:
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 has been mounted correctly on the appro- forearm and support it on your thigh.
foresight and rear sight should be performed a locking 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:
to your personal requirements. loosen locking screw, slide sight to 9.1. Installing scope " First swivel the rear lever with your thumb
the right side and tighten locking screw. all the way to the front/up - until it reaches
" Open lid of rear and front mount lever the stop.
8.1. Foresight with elevation When shooting to the right: and ensure that both are swivelled all
adjustment loosen locking screw, slide sight to the way to the front / up. " Grip scope with your right hand
the left side and tighten locking screw. at the centre tube and hold it.
Insert Allen key SW 0.9 into the bore in the " Hold rifle at the forearm with your left
foresight from above, and turn Allen screw hand, support buttstock on your thigh. " Now swivel the mount lever in front with
as needed. The foresight works with spring your thumb all the way to the front/up -
support. " Hold scope with your right hand at the until it reaches the stop.
centre tube, above the mount, so that
When shooting deep: you can reach the front lever with your " Tilt scope to the right and remove it.
Turn Allen screw to the right. thumb.
CAUTION:
When shooting high: " Insert the two round studs at the scope If the distance between eye and scope is too
Turn Allen screw to the left. mount carefully into the two oval holes short and if the rifle is not seated correctly
sunk into the upper right side of the barrel, at your shoulder, injuries are not to be
tilt scope to the left onto the barrel and excluded when shooting with large calibres.
hold it in this position.
" 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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12. Warranty Conditions
10. Case 11. Care and
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,
Warranty of Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH is provided Ammunition of the same make and charge may
rage for the Blaser 97, plus exchange barrel, which are destined for this purpose.
in addition to statutory warranty claims by dealers, exhibit different efficiency and impact point
2 scopes and accessories, 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 C 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 all Blaser single shot rifles and Blaser to use chemical barrel cleaners.
Warranty for wooden parts is excluded. incurred for the tests from customer.
bolt action rifle R 93, forearm assembled.
CAUTION:
Featuring additional compartments for
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
second interchangeable barrel and scope.
Work performed under warranty does not cause
instructions and warnings given by the
of and damages to the rifle (metal and plastic
External dimensions LxWxH: 78x35x9 cm
any prolongation or renewal of the warranty period
product manufacturer for use of product. parts), which are proven to be due to faulty mate-
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
Metal parts: Keep all metal parts of the time as the warranty period for the entire rifle.
working time. For performance of work under
rifle clean and slightly oiled at all times.
this warranty, the rifle has to be returned to the
4. Guarantee exclusion
specialised dealer or the production company in
Stock preservative is not suitable
Isny.
The guarantee shall be excluded with:
for polishing metal parts! " Damage that is caused as the result of normal
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
Stocks: All wooden stocks of Blaser hunting
Warranty is performed in the discretion of manu- and if the gun shows mechanical damages of
rifles are oil-rubbed. We recommend to
facturer by repair or replacement of defective
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!
" Use of reloaded or non-CIP-permitted
The firing precision of a gun depends on a multi-
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
of the optics manufacturer.
with every type of ammunition, there may be con-
The guarantee does not apply for optical sight
siderably differences in efficiency. The scope and
CAUTION: equipment and telescopic sight mounts of manu-
its mount are of the same importance. Parallax,
facturers other than Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH.
When oiling hunting rifles, care has to be
loose reticles, defects in reticle adjustment and
More extensive or other claims, especially those
faulty mounting are the most common causes for
taken that no oil or grease gets into the trigger
that refer to compensation for damages that go
unsatisfactory gun efficiency. For these reasons,
and action system. Under certain conditions,
beyond the gun itself (consequential damages)
you should use branded scopes, mounted by a
shall be excluded (provided liability is not legally
oil and grease can resinify (harden), causing
specialist, and you should tune in the ammunition
ordered as compulsory).
dangerous disruptions of functioning. Please to your rifle by testing several types of ammunition.
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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