Manual

SERVICE (con't.)
In shipping a firearm for repair or
service, it is important to comply with
all federal, state and local laws. The
following will help you.
. Check the cylinder or the magazine
and chamber or your firearm to
insure that it is unloaded. Do not
return any live ammunition.
.Only federally licensed dealers may
mail handguns. Handguns mailed by
individuals are subject to confiscation
by the United States Post Office (See
Postal Regulation, Title 18, United
States Code).
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. Individuals who wish to return
firearms directly to the factory or to
an authorized Smith & Wesson
Warranty Service Station can do so
by shipping via United Parcel Service
which is an independent company
unrelated to the U.S. Post Office.
. In certain states and under certain
regulations, it may be impossible for
us to return a firearm to an individ-
ual. II this applies in your state and
locale, it is strongly recommended
that all firearms be shipped to us
through a federally licensed dealer.
.When returning a centerfire pistol. be
sure to return all magazines because
they are directly related to the proper
function of the gun.
. Smith & Wesson will refinish all
models produced after 1961 of it's
own manufacture. Repair or replace-
ments of parts are in addition to
refinishing price.
PARTS ORDERS
Smith & Wesson replacement parts are
available from your local dealer, Smith
.
& Wesson Warranty Service Stations or
directly from the Smith & Wesson Parts
Department. Prices for specific parts
may be obtained by writing or telephon-
.
ing directly to the Smith & Wesson
Parts Department providing them with
the handgun model, finish, barrel
length and a full description of the part
including the view number (refer to the
exploded view drawing and parts lists
on pages 26 & 27).
WARNING:
The model number, and the revision
number which may follow it, are
stamped on Smith & Wesson hand-
guns manufactured since 1958 to
identify certain features and compo-
nent parts. Parts may vary between
models or revision numbers, and
parts should not be assumed to be
interchangeable between handguns.
Make sure that all replacement
parts, ammunition, magazines, and
accessories are compatible with
your handgun.
In ordering .parts directly from the facto-
ry, please use the procedure outlined
below.
. When requesting information or
ordering parts for your gun, please
provide the serial number and
approximate date of purchase.
.Order parts stating model number
and any existing revision number
(located on the left side of the
frame), finish, barrel length, full part
description and view number of the
part.
. Include your remittance with your
order. Because of handling costs, we
have a minimum charge of $5.00 on
all orders received. No C.O.D. orders
will be accepted.
. Please include a full return address.
. Send all orders to the Smith &
Wesson Parts Department, 2100
Roosevelt Ave., Springfield. MA
01102.
.Allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of
parts orders.
.Telephone orders are accepted only
with the use of MasterCard or Visa
charge accounts.
To obtain a parts price list covering all
Smith & Wesson parts, contact Smith &
Wesson Parts Department. 2100
Roosevelt Ave.. Springfield, MA 01102.
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