Smith & Wesson 41 Instructions Manual

This completes field stripping of the firearm. No further disas
sembly should be attempted.
WARNING: NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR HAND
GUN BEYOND THE FIELD STRIPPING PROCESS
OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL. NEVER MANIPULATE
ANY INTERNAL COMPONENTS BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE
SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO IN THIS MANUAL.
THIS MAY AFFECT THE RELIABILITY, FUNCTIONING AND
SAFETY OF YOUR HANDGUN.
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FIELD STRIPPING DISASSEMBLY CONT’D.
FIGURE15
FIELD STRIPPING
REASSEMBLY
WARNING: SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE
WORN DURING THIS PROCESS....

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FIGURE 16
FIGURE17
• Lock the slide in the open position by allowing the slide to 
come forward slightly as you push up on the slide stop.
(Figure 18)
• Place the barrel onto the frame/slide and push down into 
place as shown in Figure 19.
• Rotate the trigger guard up into place. (Figure 20)
FIELD STRIPPING REASSEMBLY CONT’D.
FIGURE 19
• Following reassembly, and prior to attempting to load 
your pistol, always make certain that the pistol is in 
proper working order and that there are no unusual...

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LUBRICATION
There are two (2) lubrication points where a single drop of
firearms lubricant should be applied. This will assure proper
lubrication of your pistol. Care should be taken not to 
overlubricate. Excess lubricant can collect large quantities of
unburnt powder and carbon residue, which could interfere with
proper functioning of the pistol. (Figure 21)
FIGURE 21
• The rear sight is fully adjustable for both windage and 
elevation. The top screw controls the elevation and each 
click raises or...

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TRIGGER STOP
ADJUSTMENT
This procedure allows you to adjust trigger overtravel.
• Pull down on the trigger guard.
• Insert a hexagonwrench into the socket set screw and rotate 
it clockwise to increase trigger travel and counterclockwise to 
decrease trigger travel.
•Close trigger guard.
•Check to ensure gun is empty, point in a safe direction and 
pull the trigger.
• If the gun does not fire, you have turned the trigger stop out 
too far. Repeat the adjustment and turn the socket set screw 
clockwise...

WARNING: ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED
BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLEAN IT (SEE UNLOADING
SECTION). ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE
GUN HANDLING.
Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure reliable 
function it is necessary to follow a routine maintenance 
procedure. After firing your handgun, be sure to unload it
following the procedure outlined in the section entitled“Unloading”before performing any cleaning or maintenance
procedure.
Your handgun should be cleaned by brushing the barrel bore
and...

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WARNING: NEVER MODIFY OR PERMIT YOUR HAND
GUN TO BE MODIFIED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
DIRECTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL.
WARNING: DO NOT MANIPULATE OR ADJUST ANY
PART OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
DIRECTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL.
If your firearm will be used or stored in a cold climate, be sure to
use an oil of an appropriate weight for that climate.
Cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning of your
handgun.
Additional maintenance must be performed by a qualified gun
smith. Please refer...

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SERVICE & SHIPPING
For Owners Within The United States
SERVICE
Should your Smith & Wesson firearm require service, it should
be returned to the Smith & Wesson factory or to a Smith &
Wesson Warranty Center in its original case or in a similarly
secure container. It is not necessary to take the gun to a dealer
for shipment. However, before shipping your firearm, call or e
mail our Customer Service Dept. for authorization and shipping
instructions.
Before shipping your handgun, ensure that the firearm...

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SERVICE & SHIPPING CONT’D.
Since we cannot assume responsibility for custom parts and
accessories, such as stocks, special sights, or holsters, please
remove these items before returning your firearm.
Warranty repair work will begin upon receipt and examination of
the firearm. In the case of repairs or work not covered by the
warranty, a quotation covering the cost of the work plus round trip
transportation charges will be sent to you. Repairs or
modification will begin upon receipt of payment....

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WARRANTY
For Owners Within The United States
This warranty is granted by Smith & Wesson, 2100 Roosevelt
Avenue, Springfield, MA  01104. This warranty is effective from
the date of purchase after February 1, 1989 and applies to the
original owner of any handgun purchased after that date. With
respect to such handguns, this warranty supersedes any and all
other warranties.
Smith & Wesson handguns are warrantied to be free from defects
in material and workmanship. Any such defects of which
Smith & Wesson...

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WARRANTY  CONT’D.
Smith & Wesson reserves the right to determine what constitutes
ordinary wear and tear. However, we can rebuild handguns that
have experienced extreme usage or are beyond their normal useful
life at a fee that will be quoted to the owner.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have
other rights that vary from state to state.
Note: All liability is excluded in the event that the instructions in this
manual are not observed.
EXTENDED
SERVICE POLICY
For Owners...