Manual

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONT’D.

After the cleaning, there may be some residue in both the barrel

and cylinder that works out and becomes apparent within 24-48

hours. This can be removed with a bristle brush and a light re-

application of powder removing solvent after which the oil film

should be re-established on all surfaces.

Cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning of your

handgun.

Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure reliable func-

tion it is necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure.

After firing your handgun, be sure to unload it following the pro-

cedure outlined in the section entitled “Inspecting Your Pistol”

before performing any cleaning or maintenance procedure.

WARNING: NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR

CHANGE ANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF

YOUR FIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED

TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL. IMPROPER MANIPULA-

TION OF ANY INTERNAL COMPONENT MAY AFFECT

THE SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF YOUR FIREARM

AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE NOT

SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED

BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING GENUINE SMITH

& WESSON PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHERWISE,

IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF YOUR FIREARM MAY

OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY

RESULT.

If your firearm will be used or stored in a cold climate, be sure to

use an oil of an appropriate weight so that it will not congeal in

the cold temperatures.

MAINTENANCE BEFORE STORAGE

When storing, do not encase your firearm in anything that 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

can be a contributing factor to moisture accumulation. If your

firearm is to be stored for an extended period, the bore, cham-

bers and internal working mechanism should be oiled with a high

quality lubricating oil or preservative intended for firearms.

The external working mechanisms, frame, cylinder and barrel

should be coated with an anti-rust 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

chec

ed b

y a qualified gunsmith.