Manual

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONT’D.
WARNING: ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE NOT
SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PER-
FORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING GEN-
UINE SMITH & WESSON PARTS. IF YOU DO OTH-
ERWISE, 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, lower and upper receiver,
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 checked by a qualified gunsmith.
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