Manual

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
.Safe firearms transportation and
storage are your responsibility.
.When transporting your firearm,
whether in cars, trucks. boats, planes
or other vehicles, be sure your
firearm is unloaded and that the
cylinder or action is open.
. Never store your firearm in a loaded
condition.
. Store your unloaded firearm and
ammunition separately and securely.
. Safe and secure storage of your
firearm is on of your most important
responsibilities. It is a full-time
responsibility. You must always
secure your firearm and ammunition
so that they are not accessible to
children or other unauthorized per-
sons.
.Smith & Wesson has provided a lock
for use with your firearm. There are
also a variety of other locks and safe
storage containers available in the
marketplace which may be appropri-
ate for your particular needs. By
purchasing this firearm you have
taken on the responsibility of safely
securing the firearm at all times and
preventing its unauthorized use. It is
your personal responsibility to select
and use whatever devices or
practices that will enable you to
safely secure your firearm at all
times.
. You must be familiar with all local
and state laws regarding the safe
storage of your firearm. The failure to
safely secure your firearm may result
in unauthorized access to your
firearm by another, as well as
exposing you to both criminal and/or
civil penalties.
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. Protect your firearms from theft.
. Protect your firearms from misuse by
untrained, unqualified or incompetent
persons.
.Obey all laws related to the trans-
portation of firearms.
STORAGE METHOD
When storing, do not encase your
firearm in anything which 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
is a contributing factor to moisture
accumulation. If your firearm is to be
stored for an extended period, the bore,
chambers and internal working mecha-
nism should be oiled with an acid-free
lubricating oil or preservative, and the
external working mechanisms, frame,
barrel and cylinder should be coated
with an antirust 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.
If your firearm will be used or stored in
a cold climate, be sure to use an oil
which will not congeal at low tempera-
tures.
SERVICE
Should your Smith & Wesson firearm
require adjustment, repair or refinish-
ing, it should be returned unloaded to
the factory or to an authorized Smith &
Wesson Warranty Service Station.
Please consult the list enclosed in the
box to find the address of the nearest
Service Station.
Firearms returned to the factory or
Warranty Service Station must be
shipped prepaid and marked for the
Attention of the Service Department
or Service Station. Since we cannot
assume responsibility for custom items
and accessories such as stocks, spe-
cial sights and holsters, please remove
these before returning your firearm.
Enclose a letter stating the model and
serial number of your firearm and the
full nature of the problems experienced
or work desired. Adherence to these
suggestions will expedite handling of
your firearm.
When your firearm arrives at our
Service Department, its receipt will be
acknowledged., The firearm will be
inspected carefully, and your letter of
instructions will be carefully read.
In the case of warranty repairs, work
will begin immediately upon receipt and
examination of the firearm. In the case
of repairs or work not covered by war-
ranty, a quotation covering the total
cost of work to be done will be sent to
you or to the dealer who returned the
firearm. Work on your firearm will begin
upon receipt of payment. Charges are
based upon the cost of parts replaced
plus a labor charge for the time
expended on the job. A labor charge for
one hour is usually sufficient to cover
all but extensive overhaul jobs.
NOTE: For warranty repairs, a copy of
the original proof of purchase must
accompany the firearm.
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