Manual

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CONT’D

Remove any gun cleaning solution, oil and fingerprints from the

outside surfaces of the firearm. (Finger moisture, if left, could start

a corrosion process).

WARNING: NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR

CHANGE ANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF

YOUR FIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED

TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL. IMPROPER MANIPULATION OF

ANY INTERNAL COMPONENT MAY AFFECT THE SAFETY

AND RELIABILITY OF YOUR FIREARM AND MAY CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE NOT

SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED

BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING GENUINE SMITH

& WESSON PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHERWISE, IMPROPER

FUNCTIONING OF YOUR FIREARM MAY OCCUR AND SERI-

OUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT.

If your firearm will be used in a cold climate, be sure to use an oil

of an appropriate weight so that it will not congeal in cold temper-

atures, causing the interaction of important parts to be slowed or

halted.

MAINTENANCE BEFORE STORAGE

When storing, do not encase your firearm in anything that will

attract or hold moisture, for example, leather or heavy cloth.

Also, do not store guns with a plug inserted in the barrel for this

can be a contributing factor to moisture accumulation. If your

firearm is to be stored for an extended period, the bore, chambers

and internal working mechanism should be oiled with a high

quality lubricating oil or preservative intended for firearms.

The external working mechanisms and barrel should be coated

with an anti-rust oil. Before using your firearm again, be sure to

clean it. Every time you clean your firearm, check it for signs of

wear. If wear is noted, do not use the firearm. Return it to Smith &

Wesson for service or have it checked by a qualified gunsmith.