Smith & Wesson Revolver Instructions Manual

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UNLOADING
•Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction away 
from you and others.
•To remove either live cartridges or spent casings from the 
cylinder, first point the barrel in a safe direction. Press the 
thumbpiece forward and swing and hold the cylinder fully to 
the left.
•With the barrel pointing upward in a safe direction, press 
the extractor rod through the cylinder and remove all
cartridges or casings from the cylinder. (Figure 17)
•Carefully count the cartridges or spent casings to...

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PRODUCT WARNING
For all Smith & Wesson Handguns Capable of Double
Action Firing
•It has come to our attention that some users of 
Smith & Wesson handguns capable of firing in double-action 
mode may stage the trigger in anticipation of firing a shot in 
the double-action mode. Staging is the act of pulling the
trigger rearward toward — stopping just short of — the point 
where the hammer falls and the handgun fires. Such 
manipulation of the trigger can reduce the user’s control of 
the handgun and...

CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
!!  WARNING  !!
Ensure your firearm is unloaded before beginning to clean
it. At all times follow the basic rules of safe gun handling.
Your firearm is a precision instrument. To insure 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” on page 21 before performing any cleaning or 
maintenance procedure. Your handgun should be cleaned...

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SERVICE,
SHIPPING & PARTS
SERVICE
Should your Smith & Wesson firearm require service, it should
be returned to Smith & Wesson 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 is
unloaded, package it securely, and do NOTship any ammunition.
The package must...

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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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CCESSORIES &PARTSReplacement...

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This warranty is granted by Smith & Wesson, 2100 Roosevelt
Avenue, P.O. Box 2208, Springfield, MA  01102-2208.
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 receives written notice...

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EXTENDED
SERVICE POLICY
For Owners Within The United States
Even after the warranty period has expired, Smith & Wesson will
repair, without charge, any handgun purchased by the original
owner on or after February 1, 1989 that is found to have defect in
material or workmanship. Eligibility for this extended service 
policy requires returning the Product Registration Card within thir-
ty days of purchase. A copy of the bill of sale in the owner’s name
and the sales receipt should accompany the handgun....

COMPONENT PARTS
View Description
01 Extractor Rod
02 Center Pin
03 Center Pin Spring
04 Extractor Rod Collar
05 Extractor Spring
07 Cylinder
09 Extractor
10 Rear Sight Leaf
11 Rear Sight Leaf Plunger
12 Rear Sight Leaf Plunger Spring
13 Rear Sight Elevation Nut
14 Rear Sight Windage Nut
15 Rear Sight Spring Clip
16 Rear Sight Elevation Stud
17 Rear Sight Slide
18 Rear Sight Windage Screw
19 Rear Sight Leaf Screw
20 Thumbpiece Nut
21 Thumbpiece
22 Bolt
23 Bolt Plunger Spring
24 Bolt Plunger
25 Frame
26...

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COMPONENT PARTS  CONT’D.
Bodyguard Frame
Centennial Frame25
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8180
5049 46
25
50
33A
3349 46
32
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33A
3349 46
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8180
5049 46 

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GUNSMITH WARNING
CAUTION:
TITANIUM&SCANDIUMREVOLVERSNO attempt should ever be made to remove the hybrid
Aluminum/Stainless Steel Barrel Assembly with a standard barrel
wrench. To do so will destroy the barrel shroud and possible the
frame of your revolver. As the accompanying drawing (Figure18)
shows, the barrel shroud is keyed into the frame by a metal tab. The
stainless steel barrel tube must only be removed by a qualified gun-
smith using a special tool available from Smith & Wesson. The barrel...