Safety & Instruction Manual Elite Silver Shotguns Silver - Over/Under Read the instructions and warnings in this manual CAREFULLY BEFORE using this firearm. 2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104 1-800-331-0852 • Fax: 413-747-3317 www.smith-wesson.
WARNING READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY. BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. FAILURE TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND OTHERS. This SAFETY & INSTRUCTION MANUAL should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of ownership or when presented to another person.
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 AMMUNITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 MODEL AND FEATURES IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 INSPECTING AND INITIAL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14 PREPARATION FOR FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D • ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Never point a firearm at anyone or anything you do not intend to shoot whether or not it is loaded. This is particularly important when loading, unloading, or field stripping the gun. ALWAYS control the direction of the firearm. • ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WILL FIRE. Do not take anyone’s word that the firearm is unloaded – always check for yourself.
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D • APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USING YOUR FIREARM FOR LEGAL PURPOSES. For example target shooting, hunting and lawful resistance of deadly criminal force. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances regarding the use of your firearm. • NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE. Only your safe gun-handling habits will ensure the safe use of your firearm. This is your responsibility.
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D • BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting. Mud, water, snow or other objects may inadvertently lodge in the barrel bore. A small obstruction can cause a dangerous increase in pressure and may damage your gun and cause injury to yourself and others. • BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS HOLSTERS.
SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION. WARNING: FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHEN USED AND STORED IMPROPERLY. THEY POSE A RISK OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. FIREARMS CAN BE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE STORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE MANNER. FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM LOCKED AND UNLOADED IN A SECURE PLACE.
SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION CONT’D • ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEPARATELY so that they are not accessible to children or other unauthorized persons. Safe and secure storage of your firearm and ammunition are your responsibility. It is a full-time responsibility. • NEVER ASSUME THAT A “HIDING” PLACE IS A SECURE STORAGE METHOD. Others may be aware of your storage location or come upon it by chance.
AMMUNITION WARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR USE IN YOUR FIREARM. FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT TYPE OR CALIBER OF AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE THE FIREARM TO JAM, FAIL TO FIRE OR EVEN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WHICH CAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE YOUR FIREARM, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Locate the cartridge designation marked on the firearm. This information indicates the correct ammunition that must be used in this firearm (Figure 1).
AMMUNITION CONT’D WARNING: NEVER USE NON-STANDARD, RELOADED OR “HANDLOADED” AMMUNITION WHICH HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRESSURE TESTING. RELOADED OR HANDLOADED AMMUNITION, MAY HAVE MANY MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY VARIABLES (SUCH AS THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF GUN POWDER).
MODEL & FEATURES IDENTIFICATION MODEL SERIAL NUMBER FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 MUZZLES - WITH CHOKE TUBES BARRELS FORE-END FRAME/ RECEIVER RELEASE LEVER TRIGGER GUARD TRIGGER SAFETY LEVER FIGURE 4 BUTT STOCK 11
INSPECTING AND INITIAL ASSEMBLY WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE INSPECTING OR ASSEMBLING AND ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. INSPECT • Place the safety button in the rear-most “SAFE” position. The “S” is now visible on the tang (Figure 5). • When you inspect your shotgun, you should first check for yourself to ensure that it is unloaded.
INSPECTING & INITIAL ASSEMBLY CONT’D • Holding the barrel assembly in one hand and the frame assembly in the other hand, engage the hinge pin cutouts in the barrel lug (Figure 10) onto the hinge pivot trunnions inside the receiver (Figure 11). • Rotate the barrel on the hinge - upwards at the muzzles - to close the action (Figure 13). You will feel and hear a detent when the shotgun is fully closed. • Place the rear of the fore-end iron against the receiver.
INSPECTING & INITIAL ASSEMBLY CONT’D • Make sure the safety is fully rearward in the “SAFE” position. • Move the release lever to the right and open the action (Figure 16). • Look into the barrel from the breech end and make sure there are no shells in the chambers and that there are no bore . • You must follow this procedure every time a firearm leaves your hand, is cleaned, handed to you or another person, transported or stored.
PREPARATION FOR FIRING WARNING:THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. • ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED. • ALWAYS BE SURE THAT ALL CYLINDERS AND ACTIONS OF FIREARMS ARE OPEN, THAT CHAMBERS ARE CLEAR OF CARTRIDGES OR SHELLS, MAGAZINES ARE REMOVED OR UNLOADED, AND THAT FIREARMS ARE POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
LOADING WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION. • Do not load the shotgun until you have read and fully understand this manual. • Do not load the shotgun until you are ready to use it. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire. • Never load your shotgun until you are sure of your target, what is beyond it and are fully prepared to fire. • Point the muzzle downward and in a safe position. • Set the safety to “SAFE” (Figure 18).
LOADING CONT’D WARNING: SHELLS EJECT FROM THE SHOTGUN WITH FORCE. BE AWARE OF WHAT IS BEHIND AND TO THE SIDE OF THE SHOTGUN BEFORE OPENING THE ACTION. NOTE: THIS SHOTGUN HAS A SEQUENTIAL EJECTOR MECHANISM: If you have not pulled the trigger at all and want to unload the shotgun, you will have to remove the shells manually from the chambers after opening the mechanism.
FIRING WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. WARNING: WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOU DISCHARGE YOUR FIREARM. MAKE SURE OTHERS IN THE VICINITY OF WHERE YOU WILL BE SHOOTING DO SO AS WELL. • Grasp the firearm with one hand on the fore-end and one on the pistol grip in the stock. Raise firearm and pull the stock firmly into the shoulder (Figure 20).
CLEARING MISFIRES WARNING: IF YOUR FIREARM GIVES ANY INDICATION THAT IT IS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY OR THE OPERATION OF YOUR FIREARM HAS CHANGED “THE WAY IT FEELS OR SOUNDS”, STOP FIRING. MAKE SURE THE FIREARM IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, UNLOAD THE FIREARM AND HAVE IT INSPECTED AND TEST FIRED BY A GUNSMITH QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SERVICE ON SMITH & WESSON FIREARMS. • If a shell fails to fire, wait ten seconds while keeping the muzzle pointed in safe direction.
UNLOADING WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. • Set the safety to the back “SAFE” position (Figure 24). • Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard (Figure 25). WARNING: SHELLS EJECT FROM THE SHOTGUN WITH FORCE. BE AWARE OF WHAT IS BEHIND AND TO THE SIDE OF THE SHOTGUN BEFORE OPENING THE ACTION. • Move the release lever to the right to open the action (Fig. 26).
DISASSEMBLY FIELD STRIPPING WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. WARNING: NEVER DO ANYTHING BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO IN THIS MANUAL. NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM. WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES THAT ARE SPECIFIED FOR FIREARMS USE EVERY TIME YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM.
DISASSEMBLY/FIELD STRIPPING CONT’D • Pivot the barrels downward at the muzzles and remove the barrel assembly from the receiver (Figure 32 & 33).
RE-ASSEMBLY/ FIELD STRIPPING WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR SHOTGUN. • Before assembly, apply a light film of quality gun oil to all metal parts. • Verify that the barrel is clear and free of obstructions. • Holding the barrel assembly in one hand and the butt stock/receiver assembly in the other, engage the hinge pin pivots onto the hinge trunnions inside the receiver. • Rotate the barrels upward to close the action.
CHOKE TUBES WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE INSTALLING ANY ACCESSORIES. FAILURE TO DO THIS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. Choke tubes are used to control the shot pattern (size of shot grouping). Smith & Wesson has included 5 different chokes.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: ENSURE THAT YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLEAN IT. (SEE “INSPECTING YOUR FIREARM” SECTION). ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN HANDLING. • Before using your firearm for the first time, it should be cleaned. • Your firearm was treated at the factory with either a preservative or oil to protect it against corrosion during shipping and storage.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CONT’D CAUTION: Some cleaners can cause damage to your firearms. You should avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolonged ultrasonic cleaning of your firearm. Choice of solvent should be restricted to those products specifically developed for firearms maintenance. Damage to a firearm’s finish may occur if these cautions are ignored. Ammoniated solvents or other strong alkaline solvents, should not be used on any Smith & Wesson firearm.
LIMITED WARRANTY For Owners Within The United States. This warranty is granted by Smith & Wesson. This warranty is effective from the date of purchase and applies to the original owner of any firearm. With respect to such firearms, this warranty supersedes any and all other warranties. Smith & Wesson firearms are warrantied to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
LIMITED WARRANTY CONT’D Smith & Wesson will not be responsible for: • Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handling, unauthorized adjustments or modifications made or attempted by anyone other than a qualified gunsmith following Smith & Wesson authorized procedures, or beyond the disassembly instructions in this manual. • Use of defective or improper ammunition, corrosion, neglect, abuse, ordinary wear and tear, or unreasonable use.
CONTACT & SHIPPING FOR SERVICE For Owners Within The United States CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE Tel: 800-331-0852 • 413-781-8300 ext. 2905 E-mail: qa@smith-wesson.com RETURNS - SERVICE CENTERFIRE PISTOLS, REVOLVERS, RIFLES & SHOTGUNS Smith & Wesson 2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104 .22 CALIBER PISTOLS Smith & Wesson 19 Aviation Drive • Houlton, ME 04730 Should your Smith & Wesson firearm require service, it should be returned to the Smith & Wesson factory.
CONTACT & SHIPPING FOR SERVICE CONT’D • It is most important that you comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The following guidelines are meant to help, but you must seek assistance from the appropriate authorities if necessary. • If your firearm must be replaced, it may be necessary to ship the replacement to a dealer rather than directly to you. You will be requested to furnish a signed FFL (Federal Firearms License) from your dealer in such an instance.
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