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M72R
Instruction Manual
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Taurus M62R, M62C, M72R, M72C, M172R Instruction Manual

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RIFLES AND CARBINES
General Safety,
Operating Instructions
and Limited Warranty
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM
Important: Keep this manual with your firearm.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
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Notice:
It is recommended that you record the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your Taurus firearm for future reference. Be sure to retain your store receipt and any other documentation that came with your Taurus.
Model Number ______________________________________
Serial Number ______________________________________
Date of Purchase ____________________________________
Warning
Never allow a minor to shoot without adult supervision. Never leave a firearm in the possession of a minor. When shooting with a child, make sure to remain close and safely supervise all activities. If you need to leave the area, take the firearm and the child with you. Always make sure to store firearms and ammunition separately.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
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This Booklet
The safety warnings in this booklet are important. By understanding the dangers inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking the precautions described herein, you can enjoy complete safety in the use of your Taurus firearm. Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in serious injury to you or others, as well as severe damage to the firearm or other property.
Dangerous Weapons
SHOTGUNS, RIFLES and PISTOLS are classified as FIREARMS or DANGEROUS WEAPONS and are sold by us with the specific understanding that we are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for their improper or negligent handling or resale under local laws and regulations.
Taurus shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm, or for physical injury or property damage, resulting in whole or in part from (1) criminal or negligent discharge, (2) improper or careless handling, (3) unauthorized modifications, (4) defective, improper hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) neglect, or (6) other influences beyond our direct and immediate control. This limitation applies regardless of whether liability is asserted on the basis of contract, negligence or strict liability (including any failure to warn). Under no circumstance shall Taurus be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use of property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.
Warning
Securing your firearm may inhibit access to it in a defense situation and result in injury or death.
Warning
Failure to properly secure a firearm may result in injury or death.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
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Safety Warnings
Not Just For Beginners
Regardless of your familiarity or experience with firearms, you need to study this manual.
The safe handling of firearms requires specialized training, discipline and caution. Firearms, by their nature and intended function, are deadly instruments. Accidental death or serious injury can result if they are handled improperly or carelessly.
Firearms rarely cause accidents. Firearms accidents almost always are caused by a failure to obey the basic rules of gun safety. Unfortunately, experienced shooters seem to violate these rules as frequently as beginners. Thus the basics of safe firearms handling cannot be repeated too often. Read, re-read and practice the basic principles of firearms safety until they become second nature: habits that you don’t forget.
If you have any question about your knowledge or ability to use this or any other firearm with complete safety you should seek supervised instruction. Personalized instruction is often available from firearms dealers, gun clubs, state hunter safety programs or police departments in the United States. If none of these sources is accessible, write to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 or at www.nra.org. THEY WILL ASSIST YOU.
A person with a firearm in his possession has a full-time responsibility. He must KNOW how to keep and use his firearm safely, and then must always TAKE the precautions necessary -all of them. He cannot guess; he cannot forget. This responsibility is his alone. It cannot be passed off to someone else.
Remember: no firearm can be made accident-proof. A firearm is just a machine, with no judgement of its own. It responds to your actions, whether wise or foolish. The only truly effective safety device is the mind of a cautious shooter who never forgets that a moment’s carelessness can produce permanent tragedy.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
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WARNING
Taurus rifles are manufactured to perform properly with the original parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are installed correctly and that neither replacements nor originals are altered or changed. Your firearm is a complex tool with many parts that must relate correctly to other parts. Putting a firearm together wrong or with modified parts can result in a damaged firearm, danger and injury or death to you and others through malfunction. Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your firearm.
WARNING:
To prevent injury or death, it is imperative that you must keep your gun unloaded, uncocked and securely locked, with ammunition in a separate location. In addition, take any other reasonable steps to limit the possibility of theft, crime, accident or suicide.
DANGER: Protect Your Eyes and Ears
Always wear adequate shooting glasses
and ear plugs or “ear muff” type protectors whenever you are shooting.
Always make certain that persons close
to you are similarly protected.
Unprotected eyes may be injured by powder, gas, carbon residue, lubricant, metallic particles or similar debris which may emanate occasionally from any firearm in normal use.
Without ear protection, repeated exposure to shooting noise may lead to cumulative, permanent hearing loss.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
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Firearms Are Not all Alike
Many makes and models of firearms might LOOK nearly the same. However, they differ widely in design and operation, and in the location and function of various controls.
Study this manual thoroughly. Educate yourself on the characteristics and operation of your particular firearm before attempting to handle it. Do not permit others to handle it - unless they also have done so.
You should have an instruction manual for every firearm you own. If you do not, write the manufacturer and obtain one. Most manufacturers will gladly send you one free. If for any reason a manual is not available, visit your public library. Many books have been published which contain detailed information on obsolete or discontinued firearms.
Your knowledge can prevent injuries. Taurus firearms are designed and made to offer maximum safety when
correctly used. However, as with any other weapon, it is not foolproof, and may become very dangerous if the following basic recommendations are not RIGIDLY observed:
Attention
1. DANGER: Never, never-ever point any firearm, loaded or unloaded, at anything you do not intend to shoot.
2. WARNING: Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
3. NOTICE: Get instruction from a competent firearms instructor before using any firearm.
4. SAFETY FIRST: The safety is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for common sense.
5. WARNING: Keep your finger off the trigger until you are actually aiming at the target ready to shoot.
6. WARNING: Be certain the firearm is unloaded before cleaning.
7. WARNING: Always empty firearms before entering a place where there are people.
8. SAFETY FIRST: Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
9. SAFETY FIRST: Store firearms and ammunition separately beyond the reach of children.
10. WARNING: Don’t test the safety by pulling the trigger while the safety is on unless you are absolutely sure the firearm is empty and you are pointing the muzzle away from everyone and in a safe direction.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
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11. SAFETY FIRST: Be sure of your target and backstop before you shoot.
12. SAFETY FIRST: Firearms and alcohol or drugs don’t mix.
13. WARNING: Never pull a firearm towards you by the muzzle. Don’t climb a tree or cross a fence with a loaded firearm.
14. DANGER: Load and unload with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
15. SAFETY FIRST: If a firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it pointed at the target for at least 30 seconds. Sometimes slow primer ignition will cause a “hang” fire and the cartridge will go off after a short pause.
16. SAFETY FIRST: Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water. Bullet may ricochet.
17. DANGER: When receiving a firearm always check that it is unloaded (open breech and inspect the chamber), even if you saw it done previously.
18. DANGER: Never put your hand over the muzzle of a firearm.
19. DANGER: Check ammunition to be sure it is the right size and caliber, and that it is not dented.
20. SAFETY FIRST: Use a proper bench or rifle rack and aim the gun only if you intend to shoot.
21. NOTICE: Never cock the firearm until you are ready to shoot.
22. SAFETY FIRST: Dry firing is bad for this firearm, whether the hammer block is engaged or not.
23. DANGER: WHILE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, NEVER ALLOW IT TO POINT AT ANY PART OF YOUR BODY OR AT ANOTHER PERSON. NO HARM SHOULD RESULT IF YOU OBEY THIS RULE, EVEN IF AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OCCURS.
24. CAUTION: If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstructing the barrel, immediately unload the firearm and look through the bore. It is not sufficient to merely look in the chamber.
25. SAFETY FIRST: Treat this firearm as a precision instrument.
26. WARNING: Old or reloaded ammunition may be dangerous. We recommend against using it.
27. DANGER: Don’t try to change your firearm’s trigger pull, because alteration of trigger pull usually affects sear engagement and may cause accidental discharge.
28. SAFETY FIRST: Write to us concerning any items or circumstances which might relate to your safety and the operation of our products.
29. DANGER: Never engage a gun lock on a loaded firearm.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
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WARNING: Ammunition
1. Use only high quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition, of the caliber appropriate to your firearm as indicated on the barrel. Do not use cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded, bent or damaged. Do not oil cartridges. Do not spray aerosol type lubricants, preservatives, or cleaners directly onto cartridges or where excess spray may flow into contact with cartridges. Lubricant or other foreign matter on cartridges can cause potentially dangerous ammunition malfunctions. Use only ammunition of the caliber for which your firearm is chambered. The proper caliber is permanently engraved on your firearm; never attempt to use ammunition of any other caliber.
2. The use of reloaded, “remanufactured”, hand-loaded, or other non­standard ammunition voids all warranties. Improperly loaded ammunition voids all warranties. Improperly loaded ammunition can be extremely dangerous. Severe damage to the firearm and serious injury to the shooter or to others may result. Always use ammunition that complies with the industry performance standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc., of the United States, (SAAMI) or the equivalent from other countries.
3. Firearms may be severely damaged and serious injury to the shooter or to others may result from any condition causing excessive pressure inside the chamber or barrel during firing. Excessive pressure can be caused by obstructions in the barrel, propellant powder overloads, or by the use of incorrect cartridges or defectively assembled cartridges. In addition, the use of a dirty, corroded, or damaged cartridge can lead to a burst cartridge case and consequent damage to the firearm and personal injury from the sudden escape of high-pressure propellant gas within the firearm’s mechanism.
4. Immediately stop shooting and check the barrel for a possible obstruction whenever:
•You have difficulty in, or feel unusual resistance in, chambering a cartridge, or
•A cartridge misfires (does not go off), or
• The mechanism fails to extract a fired cartridge case, or
• Unburned grains of propellant powder are discovered spilled in mechanism, or
•A shot sounds weak or abnormal. In such cases it is possible that a bullet is lodged part way down the barrel. Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed barrel can wreck the firearm and cause serious injury to the shooter or to bystanders.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
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5. Bullets can become lodged in the barrel.
• If the cartridge has been improperly loaded without propellant powder, or if the powder fails to ignite (Ignition of the cartridge primer alone will push the bullet out the cartridge case, but usually does not generate sufficient energy to expel the bullet completely from the barrel).
• If the bullet is not properly seated tightly in the cartridge case. When such a cartridge is extracted from the chamber without being fired, the bullet may be left behind in the bore at the point where the rifling begins. Subsequent chambering of another cartridge may push the first bullet further into the bore.
6. If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstructing the barrel, immediately unload the firearm and look through the bore. It is not sufficient to merely look in the chamber. A bullet may be lodged some distance down the barrel where it can not easily be seen.
IF A BULLET IS IN THE BORE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT
BY USING ANOTHER CARTRIDGE, OR BY BLOWING IT OUT WITH A BLANK OR ONE FROM WHICH THE BULLET HAS BEEN REMOVED. SUCH TECHNIQUES CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, WRECK THE FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
If the bullet can be removed with a cleaning rod, clean any unburned
powder grains from the bore, chamber, and mechanism before resuming shooting. If the bullet cannot be dislodged by tapping it with a cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith.
7. Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on a cartridge can impede complete chambering and may cause the cartridge case to burst upon firing. The same is true of cartridges which are damaged or deformed.
8. Do not oil cartridges, and be sure to wipe the chamber clean of any oil or preservative before commencing to shoot. Oil interferes with the friction between cartridge case and chamber wall that is necessary for safe functioning, and subjects the firearm to stress similar to that imposed by excessive pressure.
9. Use lubricants sparingly on the moving parts of your firearm. Avoid excessive spraying of any aerosol firearm care product, especially where it may get on ammunition. All lubricants and aerosol spray lubricants in particular, can penetrate cartridge primers and cause misfires. Some highly penetrative lubricants can also migrate inside cartridge cases and cause deterioration of the propellant powder; on firing, the powder may not ignite. If only the primer ignites, there is danger that the bullet may become lodged in the barrel.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
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Warning
Never disassemble the safety. It has been correctly designed, fitted and tested. Any mechanical device can fail, however, so never rely on the safety to justify careless handling. Never use a firearm with a safety that does not function properly.
Taurus Security System Model 62, 72 and 172 Pump Action
This rifle is equipped with the exclusive “TAURUS SECURITY SYSTEM”. The system is designed to preclude use of the rifle when the mechanism is engaged. It consists of an integral mechanism located on the back portion of the hammer. When properly engaged, by use of the key, it prevents the functioning of the rifle. The engagement of the mechanism can only be done utilizing a key with a shape that fits the security mechanism.
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Engagement (Secure)
To engage the deactivation mechanism, it is necessary to insert the key into the deactivation pin and turn it clockwise until a “click” is felt or heard (Fig. la). In this position, the rifle’s mechanism is locked and the pin protrudes above the surface of the back of the hammer (Fig. 1b).
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Disengagement (Ready-to-Fire)
To place the rifle in a firing condition, one must insert the key in the security mechanism and turn the key counter clockwise (Fig.2a). In this position, the top of the pin is on the same plane with the rest of the back portion of the hammer (Fig. 2b). The rifle is now ready to fire.
Fig. 2a
Fig. 2b
Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
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