Smith & Wesson 3 Schofield 2000 Instructions Manual
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11 ¥Use only commercially manufactured ammunition with internal ballistic pressures which are in strict accordance with the specifications of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition ManufacturersÕInstitute (SAAMI). ¥Be certain all ammunition you use complies with the SAAMIspecifications.If you are uncertain, contact your ammunition supplier for verification. C. MISFIRES ¥If your firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled (misfires), keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction, remove your finger from the trigger, and wait 10 seconds. Only after you have completed all of the above steps, remove the magazine or open the cylinder and remove the cartridge from the chamber and dispose of it properly. Keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction at all times. ¥If you have heard an unusual sound or felt an unusual recoil on firing, stop firing, wait 10 seconds, unload the firearm, and examine the barrel bore for obstructions. ¥Make sure your barrel is clear and free of obstructions. If you see an obstruction, return your firearm to Smith & Wesson or take it to a qualified gunsmith.Never fire a firearm with an obstructed barrel. D .AMMUNITION SPECIFICS ¥Use only ammunition specifically recommended by Smith & Wesson for your firearm. ¥Never mix ammunition. ¥Never use a cartridge not specifically designated for use in your firearm.Pressure from the wrong type of ammunition may be beyond the capability of your firearm to withstand and may damage or even rupture your firearm. ¥Whenever rimless pistol cartridges are used in the cylinder of a Smith & Wesson revolver, (except M547) full or half-moon clips MUST be used to both position and extract such cartridges.Failure to use ammunition clips with rimless cartridges may result in malfunction of the revolver. ¥Additional ammunition calibers can be fired from the following list of select calibers. Caliber on Barrel Can also Fire .45 Colt.45 Schofield, .45 S&W .45 S&W.45 Schofield .44 Magnum .44 Special .357 Magnum .38 Special, .38 Special +P .22LR .22L, .22 Short, .22CB, .22BB 10mm .40 S&W (in revolvers only) ¥In some cases, a round of ammunition not specified on your handgun may fit into the chamber or cylinder.Firing ammunition not specified on your handgun may cause it to rupture and cause serious injury or death. AMMUNITION CONTÕD. Safety Manual - Schofield2 3/16/01 9:15 AM Page 11
12 AMMUNITION CONTÕD. E.AMMUNITION WARNINGS ¥ÒPlus-PÓ(+P) ammunition generates pressures in excess of the pressures associated with standard ammunition.Such pressures may affect the wear characteristics or exceed the margin of safety built into some revolvers and could therefore be DANGEROUS. ¥ÒPlus-PÓammunition should not be used in medium (K frame) revolvers manufactured prior to 1958.Such pre-1958 medium (K-frame) revolvers can be identified by the absence of a model number stamped inside the yoke cut of the frame.(i.e., the area of the frame exposed when the cylinder is in the open position). ¥ÒPlus-P-Plus (+P+) marking on the ammunition merely designates that it exceeds established industry standards, but the designation does not represent defined pressure limits and therefore such ammunition may vary significantly as to the pressures generated. ¥ÒPlus-P-Plus (+P+) ammunition is not recommended for use in Smith & Wesson firearms. ¥In the Model 940 revolver, some brands of 9mm parabellum ammunition may cause difficulty in extracting spent cartridge cases from the cylinder.If this situation occurs, thoroughly clean the cylinder charge holes with solvent.If this condition persists, we recommend changing to another brand of 9mm parabellum ammunition. ¥Smith & Wesson has found wide variations in primer sensitivity between some brands and types of .22LR ammunition.Smith & Wesson recommends that before you put your .22LR handgun into regular use, that you fire several boxes of your choice of ammunition through it to determine reliability of ignition.If Òfailure to fireÓoccurs, try different types of brands of .22LR ammunition until a reliable loading is found. ¥The Model 3 Schofield of 2000 is designed to use modern factory loaded smokeless powder ammunition loaded to SAAMI specifications. !! WARNING !! DO NOT USE ROUNDS LOADED WITH BLACK POWDER. DUE TO THE CORROSIVE NATURE OF BLACK POWDER,ITÕS USE IN THIS FIREARM WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES. Safety Manual - Schofield2 3/16/01 9:15 AM Page 12
SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION The serial number appears here. FIGURE2 FRONTSIGHT BARREL HAMMER BARRELLATCH/ REAR SIGHT CYLINDER GRIPTRIGGER GUARD TRIGGER FIGURE2a CYLINDER RETAINER 13 Safety Manual - Schofield2 3/16/01 9:15 AM Page 13
14 When you inspect your revolver, you must first check to ensure that it is unloaded.Do this with your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard (Figure 3) and keep the barrel of the gun pointed in a safe direction.Place the hammer into either the safety/carry condition or the half cock condition. (See pages 15 & 16) INSPECTING YOUR MODEL 3 SCHOFIELD !! WARNING !! Always inspect your revolver visually to be sure the hammer is in the safety/carry condition (cylinder stop up) before holstering or carrying it.Remember to keep your revolver pointed in a safe direction.Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.(See descriptions on pages 15 &16 for Hammer Positions/Conditions) FIGURE3 FIGURE4 Push back the barrel latch and rotate the barrel downward. With the barrel pointed in a safe direction, continue to open the frame and barrel until the extractor completes its cycle and snaps back into the cylinder.(Figures 4 &4a) Check all charge holes (chambers) to ensure they are unloaded and the barrel is free of obstructions. You must follow this procedure every time your revolver is handled, inspected, handed to another person, transported or stored.FIGURE3a FIGURE4a Safety Manual - Schofield2 3/16/01 9:15 AM Page 14
At Rest (Hammer Down) Position - (Figure 5)This is the position where the hammer is fully forward.It will be in this position, for example, after firing.Do not attempt to open or close the revolver from this position. YOU WILL DAMAGE YOUR REVOLVER ATTEMPTING TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE BARREL FROM THIS POSITION. INSPECTING YOUR SCHOFIELD CONTÕD. Half Cock Condition - Cylinder Stop Down - (Figure 6) Place the hammer in this condition for all purposes except loaded carry.The cylinder rotates freely in this position. FIGURE6 Saf ety/Carry Condition - Cylinder Stop Up - (Figure 7)Place the hammer in this condition anytime the revolver is loaded. The cylinder is no longer free to rotate in this condition. FIGURE7 Full y Cocked - (Figure 8)Place the hammer in this position immediately before firing each round. YOU WILL DAMAGE YOUR REVOLVER ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE BARREL FROM THIS POSITION. FIGURE8 15 FIGURE5 Safety Manual - Schofield2 3/16/01 9:15 AM Page 15
16 LOADING ¥Do not load your revolver until you have read and understand ALLof the instructions in this manual. ¥Do not load your revolver until you are at the shooting site and fully prepared to fire. ¥To load your revolver, hold it in one hand with the barrel pointed in a safe direction and away from you and others while keeping your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard.Place the hammer into either the safety/carry condition (cylinder stop up) or the half cock condition (cylinder stop down). PLACINGYOURREVOLVERINTHE SAFETY/CARRYCONDITION ¥With the barrel pointed in a safe direction and your finger out of the trigger guard, push back the frame mounted latch and rotate the barrel downward.Continue to open the frame and barrel until the extractor snaps back into the cylinder. ¥Look at the cylinder stop.If it is up (in the safety/carry condition - protruding above the inner frame surface - Figure 9),go on to ÒClosing Your RevolverÓ.If the cylinder stop is down (half cock condition - not protruding above the inner frame surface - Figure 10), do the following: !! WARNING !! IT IS UNSAFE TO REST THE HAMMER ON THE FIRING PIN WITH A LIVE CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER.THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID UNINTENDED DISCHARGE OF THE FIREARM. FIGURE9FIGURE10 Safety Manual - Schofield2 3/16/01 9:15 AM Page 16
17 LOADING CONTÕD. FIGURE13 FIGURE15 !! WARNING !! Always inspect your revolver visually to be sure the hammer is in the safety/carry condition (cylinder stop up) before holstering or carrying it.Remember to keep your revolver pointed in a safe direction.Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.(See descriptions on pages 15 &16 for Hammer Positions/Conditions) CLOSINGYOURREVOLVER ¥Load five (5) .45 S&W(Schofield) cartridges into the charge holes (chambers).Leave the 6th charge hole empty for safety.(Figure 13) ¥With the hammer still in the safety/carry condition (cylinder stop up), close the revolver with the empty charge hole aligned with the barrel opening.(Figure 14) ¥Attempt to slightly rotate the cylinder in either direction to ensure the cylinder is properly locked and the empty charge hole is still in alignment with the barrel (Figure 15) ¥With your revolver still open and unloaded, draw the hammer rearward slightly.As you do this, pull the trigger and observe the cylinder stop move to the up position. (Figure 11) ¥Remove your thumb from the hammer and then release the trigger.The cylinder stop should still be protruding from the inner frame surface and the hammer is positioned in the middle of its range of travel.The hammer is now in the SAFETY/CARRY POSITION.(Figure 12) FIGURE11FIGURE12 FIGURE14 Safety Manual - Schofield2 3/16/01 9:15 AM Page 17
18 With your fingers outside of the trigger guard and a firm hold on the grips, place the thumb of your non-shooting hand on the hammer spur.Draw the hammer fully rearward until it is cocked as shown in (Figure 16).The revolver will now fire when the trigger is pulled. Never touch the trigger until you are ready to fire.To fire, pull the trigger rearward.After firing, you must fully remove your finger from the trigger guard and manually fully cock the hammer to be ready to fire another round.Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire again. WARNING:Always keep the barrel pointed in a safe direction! FIRING WARNING:During firing always keep the barrel pointed in a safe direction.Always keep your fingers away from the area between the cylinder and the barrel during firing. Your Model 3 Schofield fires only in single action, in which the hammer must first be manually cocked and the trigger is pulled. (Figures 16 &17).Single action trigger pressure is significantly less than the Double Action trigger pressure required by other types of revolvers.As with any handgun, exercise great care in handling the Schofield when it is loaded and fully cocked. FIGURE18 FIGURE16FIGURE17 Decoc king (or uncocking):If you decide not to fire and your revolver is in the fully cocked position, you must follow these instructions to safely decock the revolver to the safety/carry condition. ¥Remove your trigger finger from the trigger guard and place your trigger finger between the cocked hammer and the frame of the revolver.(Figure 18). ¥Push back the frame mounted latch and rotate the barrel fully open.(Figure 19) FIGURE19 Safety Manual - Schofield2 3/16/01 9:15 AM Page 18
19 ¥Remove all cartridges and empty casings from the firearm. ¥Place your trigger finger on the trigger and place your thumb on the hammer.(Figure 20) ¥Pull the trigger to the rear and hold it while lowering the hammer to the Òat restÓposition with your thumb.(Figure 21) ¥Release the trigger. ¥Draw the hammer back to the half cock condition (first click). (Figure 22) ¥Notice the cylinder stop is in the down position.(Figure 23) ¥With your revolver still open and unloaded, draw the hammer rearward slightly.As you do this, pull the trigger and observe the cylinder stop move to the up position. ¥Remove your thumb from the hammer and then release the trigger.(Figure 24) ¥The revolver is now decocked.The cylinder stop should still be protruding from the inner frame surface and the hammer is positioned in the middle of its range of travel.The hammer is now in the SAFETY/CARRY POSITION.(Figure 25) FIRING CONTÕD. FIGURE 20FIGURE21 FIGURE22FIGURE23 FIGURE24FIGURE25 Safety Manual - Schofield2 3/16/01 9:15 AM Page 19
20 CLEARING MISFIRES If, during firing, a cartridge fails to fire, wait ten seconds while keeping the barrel pointed in a safe direction.Keep your finger off of the trigger and out of the trigger guard. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE BARREL/FRAME WITH THE HAMMER IN THE ÒAT RESTÓPOSITION.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR FIREARM. Pull back the hammer back to the first click (safety carry or half cock condition - figure 26).Push back the frame-mounted latch and rotate the barrel downward.With the barrel pointed in a safe direction, continueto open the frame and barrel until the extractor snaps back into the cylinder.Remove the defective cartridge and dispose of it in a method specifically approved for live round disposal. FIRING CONTÕD. Caution: Incomplete DecockingFailure to hold the trigger fully rearward during the entire time the hammer is being lowered during decocking may result in the interruption of the forwardmovement of the hammer between the cocked position and the Òat restÓposition.In this case, the hammer will appear to have stopped between the full cock and Òat restÓpositions.If this occurs, keep the barrel open, keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard while returning the hammer with your thumb to the fully cocked posi- tion.Then properly decock the hammer to the Òat restÓposition following the decocking procedures outlined on pages 18-19. FIGURE26 Safety Manual - Schofield2 3/16/01 9:15 AM Page 20