Manual
SIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
1.
Front
sight
is
fixed. All
adjustments
must
be
made
at
the
rear
sight.
2. MoYe
the
rear
sight
in
the
direction
in
which
rOll
wish
the
group
on
the
target
to
move.
(If
group
must
be
higher.
elevate
the
rear
sight.
If
group
must
go
to
the
right,
move
the
rear
sight
to
the
right,
etc.)
3.
To
elevate
rear
sight
turn
top
<elevating)
screw
to
the
left,
or
counter-clockwise.
To
depress
rear
sight
(urn
top
(elevating)
screw
to
the
right,
or
clockwise.
4.
To
move
rear
sight
to
right,
turn
side
(wind-
age)
screw
to
the
right.
or
clockwise.
To
move
rear
si.:;:ht
to left,
turn
side
(windage)
screw
to
the
left.
or
counter-clockwise.
5.
Each
dick
of
the
rear
sight
moves
the
point
of
impact
on
the
target
'approximately
~
..
eleva-
tion
and
V<i"
windage
at
50
yards
and
half
of
that
amount
at
2;
yards.
SPECIAL
FEATURES
(a)
This
gun
has
twO
tiring
pins.
The
lower
one,
which
is
round-nosed,
is
for
Center-Fire
use
and
requires
that
the
striker
on
the
hammer
face be
in
its
lowest
position,
with
the
serrated
thumb-
piece
at
the
top.
The
upper
firing
pin
is flat-ended
for
Rim.Fire
ignition
on
the
.22
Rim-Fire
ammunition.
It
is
actuated
when
the
striker
face
of
the
hammer
is in its
upper
position,
with
the
serrated
thumbpiece
pulled
back
and
down.
(b)
There
is a
red
wa,coing
tag
which
will
be
auached
to
all
guns
which
we
ship.
It
reads:
"NOTE:
When
using
high·pressured
ammuni-
tion
in
this
gun
it
is necessary
that
the
chambers
be
kept
clean
and
dry
by swabbi.ng
vo.ith
lighter
fluid,
gasoline,
or
similar
cleaner.
Any
oil
or
powder
residue
will
result
in
hard
extraction
and
a
bound-up
gun."
This
cleaning
process
is
essential
before
tiring.
After
firing,
the
follow-
ing
procedures
will
apply.
Care a1ld Clea1li1lg
Many
weapons
require
stripping
or
at
least
partial
disassembJy
in
order
to
dean
and
oil
them
properly.
This
does
not
apply
to
the
revolver,
which
may
be
cleaned
and
lubricated
under
all
normal
circum-
stances
without
removing
a
single
pin
or
$Crew.
If
at
any
time
disassembly
of
the
weapon
is
indicated
for
repairs,
etc.
it
is
recommended
chat
the
gun
be
returned
to
the
factory,
or
you
should
at
least
employ
the
services
of
a
qualified
gunsmith.
To
keep
revolvers
in
proper
condition,
and
to
insure
perfect
functioning
in
time
of
need,
it
is
essential
that
they
be
kept
clean
and
coated
with
a
rust
inhibiting
oil.
Care
is
required
to
prevent
LUst.
especialJy
in
damp,
humid
climates,
or
when
sweaty
hands
come
in
contace
with
the
guns.
To
dean
the
revolver
as
required
when
the
weapon
is
not
fired,
or
when
kept
in
storage,
rub
it
externally
with
a
lightly
oiled
cloth,
and
then
swab
out
the
bore
and
cylinder
chambers
with
an
oily
flannel
patch.
Remove
excess
oil
but
leave
a
light
film
to
protect
the
arm
against
rusting.
Clean
out
all
crevices
with
a
small
dean
brush.
For
cleaning
after
firing,
scrub
out
the
bore
and
chambers
with
an
approved
nitro
solvent,
and
then
use a
brush
dipped
in
solvent
to
remove
all
deposits
from
around
the
breech
of
the
barcel,
ex·
tractOr
head,
and
other
adjacent
areas
which
have
been
subjected
to
the
action
of
powder
or
primer
residue.
If
there
is
any
evidence
of
lead
particles,
or
other
foreign
matter
left
in
bore
or
chambers,
it
is
well
to
scrub
these
parts
further
with
a
bronze
or
brass
brush
dipped
in
powder
solvent.
MAKE SAFE
GUN
After
cleaning
off
the
entire
gun
with
nitro
or
powder
solvent,
remove
all
traces
of
the
solvent,
both
on
the
exterior
of
the
gun
and
in
the
bore
and
chambers,
following
immediately
thereafter
with
the
application
of
a
light
film
of
oil.
Note
that
there
is
usually
some
residue
in
the
steel
of
both
b3!'rel
and
C)·tinder
that
works
out
and
becomes
apparent
within
from
24
hours
to
48
hours
after
the
initial
cleaning.
This
can
be
removed
with
a
bristle
brush
with
perhaps
a
light
re-application
of
powder
solvent,
after
which
the
oil
film
should
be
re-established
on
all
surfaces.
The
above
applies
if
ammunition
used
is
of
American
manufacture,
incorporating
smokeless
powders
and
non·corrosive
primers.
If
other
than
smokeless
powders
and
non.-eorrosive
primers
are
used
in
these
revolvers
then
cleaning
methods
should
be
adjusted
accordingly.
Do
not
store
revolvers
with
a
plug
in
the
bar·
rei,
since
this
is a
contributing
factor
to
sweating.
By
the
same
token,
maintenance
or
storage
rooms
should
be
kept
at
a
constant
temperature
with
the
least
possible
humidity,
and
the
guns
should
not
be
stored
encased
in
anything
which
will
attract
or
hold
moisture,
such
as
leather.
If
revolvers
are
to
be
stored
for
a
long
period
of
time,
the
internal
mechanism
of
the
lock
work
should
be
heavily
oiled
with
an
acid
free
lubricat-
ing
oil,
and
the
extetior
of
the
guns,
as
well
as
the
bore
of
the
barrel
and
the
charge
holes
of
the
cylinder,
should
be
heavily
coated
with
an
anti-rust
oil.
It
is
an
established
fact
that
moisture
is
the
greatest
enemy
of
metallic
objects,
particularly
in
climates
where
temperature
and
humidity
are
high,
and
salt
air
is
presenL
Extreme
care
should
be
ex-
ercised
that
all
metallic
surfaces
be
kept
dean
and
oiled,
and
the
wood
stocks
on
the
revol
vers
should
be
inspected
for
cracks
caused
by
moisture.
A
peri.
odical
coat
of
raw
linseed
oil,
well
rubbed
in
with
the
hand,
will
help
to
prevent
the
splitting
of
stocks,
but
care
must
be
exercised
that
the
linseed
oil
does
not
get
into
the
mechanism
or
on
moving
parts.
as
it
has
a
tendency
to
gum
when
dry.
Safety
PrecautiOtH
Before
proceeding
to
use
this
weapon,
a
word
of
caution
is
in
order.
This
gun
is
as
safe
to
handle
and
use
as
we
can
make
it,
but
there
is
no
foolproof
firearm.
Used
correctly
by
a
competent
person
the
revolver
is
one
of
the
safest
handguns.
There
are
many
safety
rules
but
those
found
below
ace
basic,
and
should
be
observed
rigidly
until
they
become
second
nature.
1.
The
gun
must
always
be
checked
for
live
am-
munition
when
picked
up,
drawn
from
the
holster,
or
handed
to
or
accepted
from
another
individual.
2.
The
gun
should
always
be
holstered
except
when
drawn
for
a
definite
purpose.
J.
Never
point
the
revolver
at
anything
that
you
do
not
intend
to
shoot.
4.
Do
not
cock
the
gun
unless
you
intend
to
shoot
it.
Do
nOt
even
insert
the
finger
in
the
trigger
guard
until
you
are
ready
to
fire.
S.
Dry·snapping,
even
with
dummy
cartridges.
should
be
discouraged
unless
same
is
performed
on
a
regular
target
range
or
at
a
known
inanimate
t'arget
object.
6.
When
the
handgun
is
out
of
the
holster
and
held
in
a
ready
position,
be
absolutely
certain
that
it
is
not
pointing
at
any
part
of
yourself
or
the
per·
sons
of
others
who
are
in
your
immediate
vicinity.
7.
Beware
of
obstructions
in
the
barrel.
If,
when
firing, a
weak
or
peculiar
report
is
heard,
cease
firing
at
once
and
inspect
the
barrel
for
an
obstruc-
tion.
A
stuck
bullet,
or
any
other
object
in
the
barrel,
should
be
removed
immediately.
since
even
a
plug
of
mud,
snow,
twigs,
or
an
abnormal
quan-
tity
of
heavy
grease
in
the
bore,
may
result
in
a
bulged
or
burst
barrel.
8.
At
all
times
treat
the
revolver
as
the
precision
instrument
that
it
actually
is.
HANDLING
A
HAIIT.
S&W
U.S.A.