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    							Read the instructions and
    warnings in this manual
    CAREFULLY BEFORE using
    this firearm.
    2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield,MA  01104
    18003310852  •  Fax: 4137473317
    www.smithwesson.com
    Owner’s Manual
    Model 41         
    						
    							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. A copy of the
    SAFETY & INSTRUCTION
    MANUAL is available FREE
    upon request from:
    SMITH & WESSON
    CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER
    2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
    SPRINGFIELD, MA  01104
    TEL.: 18003310852
    Email: [email protected]
    WARNING
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    YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
    SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
    NOMENCLATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
    PREPARATION FOR FIRING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
    AMMUNITION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1113
    MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
    INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
    LOADING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1617
    FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
    CLEARING MISFIRES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
    UNLOADING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
    FIELD STRIPPING DISASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1921
    FIELD STRIPPING REASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2122
    LUBRICATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
    SIGHT ADJUSTMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
    MAGAZINE CARE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
    TRIGGER STOP ADJUSTMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
    CLEANING & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2526
    SERVICE & SHIPPING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2728
    WARRANTY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2930EXTENDED SERVICE POLICY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
    WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
    WARRANTY STATIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BACK COVER
    YOUR SAFETY
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    SAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE
    RESPONSIBILITY!!!!
    At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first concern of
    every firearm owner should be safety. Apply the following safety
    rules in every situation, with any kind of firearm. If you feel uncer
    tain about any operational aspects of your handgun, please contact
    Smith & Wesson  at 18003310852 before proceeding with its
    operation.
    WARNING: YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL OF THESE
    SAFETY RULES TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF
    YOUR FIREARM. THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
    BASIC FIREARM SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN AN
    UNINTENDED DISCHARGE WHICH COULD CAUSE
    SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OROTHERS.   
    						
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    •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 fieldstripping the gun. ALWAYS control the 
    direction of the firearm.
    •ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED.Do not take anyone’s word that the firearm is 
    unloaded – always check for yourself. Never pass your 
    firearm to another person until the cylinder or action is open 
    and you visually check that it is unloaded. Keep your 
    firearm unloaded and safely stored when not in use.
    • NEVERPLACEYOURFINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD OR ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TO FIRE.Ensure that other objects do 
    not touch the trigger.
    •ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT.Always be sure of where the bullet 
    will strike and shoot only where there is a safe backstop free of obstructions, water or other surfaces 
    which can cause ricochets. Do not fire into the sky.
    •NEVER CROSS OBSTACLES SUCH AS FENCES OR STREAMS WITH A LOADED FIREARM.
    • SAFE GUN HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITYat all times.Firearms are dangerous 
    and can cause serious injury or death if they are misused 
    or used inappropriately. Safety must be the prime 
    consideration of anyone who owns or handles firearms.
    Accidents are the result of violating the rules of safe gun 
    handling and common sense. Firearm safety training is 
    available. Contact your dealer, law enforcement agency, 
    local sportsman’s club, etc.for availability.
    •YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIREARM AT ALL TIMES.In owning a firearm, you must under
    take fulltime responsibility for your firearm’s safety 
    and security. You must protect yourself and all others against injury or death from misuse of the firearm
    24 hours a day.
    •FIREARM SECURITY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.You must secure firearms safely from children and/or 
    unauthorized users. Your firearm should always be 
    kept unloaded and locked when not in use. A lock has been pro
    vided for this purpose. Never assume that the 
    use of this lock is sufficient to safely secure your 
    firearm. You must always evaluate your personal 
    situation and employ the security system(s) that meets 
    your needs and prevents children and unauthorized 
    users from gaining access to your firearm.
    YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D.
      
    						
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    • APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USING YOUR FIREARM FOR LEGAL PURPOSES.For example  target shooting 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 gunhandling habits will ensure the 
    safe use of your firearm. This is your responsibility.
    •ALWAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM.Safe and secure storage of your firearm is 
    one of your most important responsibilities. It is a fulltime 
    responsibility. You must always secure your firearm and 
    ammunition separately so that they are not accessible to 
    children and/or other unauthorized persons.
    • NEVER KEEP AMMUNITION IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE HANDGUN.Store each in a separate 
    and secure place.
    •ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTORS THAT ARE  SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USEevery time you 
    discharge your firearm. Make sure others in the vicinity 
    of where you will be shooting do so as well.
    • NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE SHOOTING.Do not use your firearm if you are 
    on any medication which impairs, even slightly, your 
    mental or physical ability.
    •ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning 
    firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to 
    lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, 
    reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Review 
    the warnings and labels for all ammunition and cleaning 
    products carefully. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
    • BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM,UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATION.Not all firearms are the same.Familiarize 
    yourself with the mechanical features of any firearm you 
    intend to use. If you feel uncertain about any operational 
    aspects of your handgun, please contact Smith & Wesson at 18003310852 before proceeding with its operation.
    • NEVER ALLOW A FIREARM TO BE USED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO DONOTUNDERSTAND ITS SAFE OPERATION OR HAVE NOT READ  THESE FIREARM SAFETY RULES.
    •ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR PARTICULAR FIREARMas indicated by the 
    marking on the barrel. Never use nonstandard, 
    reloaded, or “handloaded” ammunition which has not 
    been subjected to internal ballistic pressure testing.
    YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D.
      
    						
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    YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D.
    • BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES,SUCH AS HOLSTERS AND GRIPS,ARE COMPATIBLEwith the handgun and that 
    the accessories do not interfere with safe operation.
    • NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR HANDGUNbeyond the field 
    stripping procedure outlined in this manual. Improper 
    disassembly or reassembly of your handgun may be 
    dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death.
    • NEVER MANIPULATE,ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARMincluding the firing pin, sear, or drawbar.
    Improper manipulation of any internal component may 
    affect the safety and reliability of your firearm and may 
    cause serious injury or death.
    • NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACMENT OF PARTS IN YOUR SMITH & WESSON FIREARM UNLESS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITHusing genuine Smith & Wesson parts. If 
    you do otherwise, improper functioning of your firearm 
    may occur and serious injury or death may result.
    WARNING: SAFE USE OF A FIREARM IS YOUR PER
    SONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO
    FOLLOW ALL OF THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES
    MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO
    YOU OROTHERS. YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY
    DEVICE WHEN IT COMES TO THE USE OF YOUR FIREARM
    AND SMITH & WESSON WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
    ANY PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
    THAT RESULTS FROM: (1) THE CRIMINAL OR NEGLIGENT
    USE OF THIS HANDGUN; (2) A DISREGARD OF THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS; (3) IMPROPER OR
    CARELESS HANDLING OF THIS FIREARM;(4) THE USE OF
    NONSTANDARD,DEFECTIVE,IMPROPER OR RELOADED
    AMMUNITION; OR (5) IMPROPER OR NEGLIGENT MODIFICA
    TIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE HANDGUN.   
    						
    							WARNING: FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS AND 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 IMPERA
    TIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM LOCKED AND
    UNLOADED IN A SECURE PLACE. THE AMMUNITION SHOULD
    BE STORED IN A SEPARATE, SECURE LOCATION WHEN IT IS
    NOT IN USE. SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE OF YOUR
    FIREARM IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES OF
    FIREARM SAFETY. YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES
    MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.
    •ALWAYS SECURE YOUR FIREARM IN A MANNER THAT WILL PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS.Whenever your firearm is not in use, keep it unloaded 
    and locked. Your safety and the safety of others requires 
    that you always secure and store your firearm in a manner that will prevent unauthorized access. Never 
    leave a firearm unattended unless it is locked, unloaded 
    and secured.
    •
    ALWAYS USE THE LOCK PROVIDED BY SMITH & WESSON TO SECURE YOUR FIREARM.Please read 
    and follow the instructions packaged separately for the use 
    of this lock.A lock, when properly used, can be an 
    effective tool in preventing unauthorized access to your 
    firearm. There are other alternative locks and safe storage 
    containers available in the marketplace which may also be 
    appropriate for your particular needs. Consult your local 
    gunshop, hardware store, or local police department for
    guidance on the variety of other safe storage devices or 
    practices which may be appropriate for your particular 
    needs. By purchasing this firearm you have accepted the 
    responsibility of safely securing the firearm at all times and preventing its unauthorized use. Never assume that the 
    use of this lock alone is sufficient to safely secure your 
    firearm. It is your personal responsibility to select and use 
    whatever measures or practices that will enable you to be 
    absolutely certain that your firearm is secure at all times.
    WARNING: NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM AND
    NEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM!!
    •ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEPARATELYso 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 fulltime responsibility.
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    SAFE STORAGE &
    TRANSPORTATION     
    						
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    SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION  CONT’D.
    •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. It is your personal responsi
    bility to use common sense when storing your firearm and 
    ammunition and to always make sure they are not accessible to 
    children or other unauthorized persons.
    •
    NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.When transporting your firearm, be sure it is unloaded and 
    locked. Safe and secure transportation of your firearm is 
    your responsibility.
    •
    ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW!Many jurisdictions have 
    laws that make it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and 
    in an area accessible to children or others. Keeping a 
    firearm locked and unloaded when not in use is not only 
    common sense safety practice... IT IS THE LAW. You 
    must be familiar with all local, state, and federal laws 
    regarding the safe storage and transportation of your 
    firearm. Failure to know and follow the law may result in 
    unauthorized access or use of your firearm by another.
    Obey all laws relating to the storage and transportation of 
    firearms. Your local police department or gunshop can 
    furnish you with available information on storing and/or 
    transporting a firearm safely and legally.
    •
    YOUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.You must prevent your firearm from being stolen or from 
    being used by untrained or unqualified individuals. Keep it locked, unloaded and secured when not in use.
      
    						
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    NOMENCLATURE
    Smith & Wesson handguns are reliable and safe to use when the
    firearm safety rules are followed. There are a number of internal
    safety mechanisms within the lockwork of the handgun which
    ensure that the firearm will not discharge unless the trigger of the
    handgun is pulled. That is one reason why it is important to
    never modify or alter your firearm. Before you use your handgun,
    you should be fully familiar with its operation.
    Here is a list of basic firearms terminology.
    AMMUNITION  CENTERFIRE Ammunition which contains the
    primer in the center of the base of the case. Among the most
    common centerfire handgun cartridges are the .32, .38 Special,
    .380, 9mm, .357 Magnum®, .40 S&W®, .45 ACP and the .44
    Magnum®.
    CALIBER The diameter of a bullet, designated in hundredths or
    thousandths of an inch (.357) or in millimeters (9mm).
    DECOCK The process by which the hammer or striker is safely
    lowered.
    DOUBLE ACTIONA firing action where a single pull of the trig
    ger draws the hammer or striker to the rear then releases it, firing
    the handgun.
    DOUBLE ACTION ONLYA firearm that can only be fired in
    double action (cannot be fired in single action).
    PISTOLA handgun that contains multiple cartridges in a maga
    zine.
    REVOLVERA handgun that contains multiple cartridges in a
    cylinder that revolves at the rear of the barrel.
    SINGLE ACTIONA firing action where the hammer or striker is
    released from the cocked position by pulling the trigger.
    TRADITIONAL DOUBLE ACTION A firearm that can be fired
    either in double action or single action.
    The operation of your handgun will be explained in greater detail
    in the pages that follow, as well as a greater description of key
    component parts. 
    						
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    WARNING: THE FAILURE TO  FOLLOW THESE
    FIREARM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE
    SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU
    OR OTHERS.
    •AL
    WAYS TREAT ALL HANDGUNS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED.
    •ALWAYS BE SURE THAT ALL CYLINDERS AND ACTIONS OF FIREARMS ARE OPEN;THAT CHAMBERS ARE CLEAR OF CARTRIDGES;MAGAZINES ARE REMOVED;AND THAT FIREARMS ARE POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
    •ALWAYS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER PARTS OF YOUR BODY AWAY FROM THE MUZZLE,AWAY FROM THE GAP BETWEEN THE REVOLVER BARREL AND CYLINDER,AND AWAY FROM THE PISTOL SLIDE ANDEJECTION PORT.
    •ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE AND PROPER EAR PROTECTION SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USEto prevent 
    permanent damage to your hearing. Make sure others who 
    are nearby are wearing ear protection as well.
    •ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE,whether indoors or out.Safety glasses 
    should protect your eyes from the firing flash and particles 
    associated with the discharge of ammunition. Failure to do 
    so creates a risk of personal injury from particle or debris spitting or ricochets.
    •ALWAYS BE ALERT AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OF THE RANGE OFFICER.Never shoot if you are tired, cold or impaired in any way.
    •ALWAYS BE AWARE OF OTHER PEOPLEso that persons 
    cannot accidentally walk into the line of fire.
    •THE SHOOTER (AND ALL OTHERS IN THE SHOOTING AREA) MUST ALWAYS BE IN A POSITION THAT IS OUT OF THE LINE OF FIREand are not within an area where 
    they may be struck by ricochets, particles spitting from a 
    revolver, or by ejected cases from other types of 
    firearms.
    •NEVER SHOOT AT HARD SURFACES,WATER OR UP INTO THE SKY.Always select a place to shoot that has a 
    safe backstop and is free from obstructions and water
    surfaces which cause ricochets.
    •NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE SHOOTING.
    PREPARATION FOR
    FIRING   
    						
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