SMITH & WESSON

K·22 Masterpiece M. Il. F.MODEL No. 48

PARTS LIST • INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE • MAINTENANCE

SPECIFICATIONS • GUARANTEE

SPECIFICATIONS

Number of Shots. ..6

Caliber 22 Magnum Rim Fire

Length Overall With 6" barrel, 11%"

Weight Loaded With 6" barrel, 39 oz.

Frame Square butt with groovedtangs

. Checked walnut Magna withS&W monograms

. S&W blue with sandblastingand serrations around sight­ing area to break up lightreflection

Finish..

Stocks...... .4", 6". 8~"Barrel .

Sights .. ..............Front: lla" plain Patridge.Rear: S&W Micrometer Clicksight, adjustable for windageand elevation

Trigger S&W grooving with an ad­justable trigger stop

Ammunition 22 Magnum Rim Fire

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FunctionThe Smith & Wesson Model No. 48 target revolver is a 6-shot breech-loading hand weapon. It is producedwith a solid frame and a swing-out type of cylinder, having 6 chambers around a central axis so that 6shots may be fired before reloading is necessary. The weapon may be fired either single action or doubleaction, and cocking the hammer by either method causes the cylinder to rotate and align the next chamberwith the barrel. The rate of .ri.!.~ is limited only by the dexterity of the operator in reloading the cylinderand his ability to aim the weapon and pull the trigger.

Loading and firing this revolver is a comparatively simple operation, as follows:Push the thumbpiece forward. This will release the cylinder so that it may be swung out to the left

side for loading. Holding the gun so that the cylinder is in its outermost position, and with the muzzlepointing downward, insert cartridges in the charge holes making certain that they are firmly seated. Returnthe cylinder to its original position in the frame, pressing it firmly into place to make sure that it locks inalignment. The gun is now ready to fire.

In single action shooting the hammer is pulled or cocked to its extreme rearward position. The gun maythen be fired by merely pressing the trigger. This type of shooting is used for deliberate fire where thereis time to sight the gun carefully and squeeze the trigger in an unhurried fashion. It is also used in com­petitive shooting for not only slow fire but also for timed fire, whereby 20 seconds are allowed for thefiring of each 5 shots, and rapid fire where 10 seconds are allowed for the firing of each 5 shots.

There is time even in rapid fire shooting for the deliberate handling of the gun in single action fashionjust so long as the function is performed without loss of time and in a definite cadence whereby the cyclewill be completed within the allocated time.

Where time or other circumstances do not allow for single action fire the revolver is used double action.To fire double action all that is necessary is to align the weapon with the object which you wish to hit andpull the trigger firmly all of the way to the rear. This will cause the hammer to rise to its full cocked posi­tion and then fall to explode the cartridge, and as previously stated the only limit to the speed with whicha weapon can be manipulated in this fashion will be determined by the dexterity of the shooter. This typeof shooting is required in combat work or under emergency conditions where the gU,n must be used withsreat speed.

To extract the fired cases press the thumbpiece forward and swing the cylinder out to the left side.Turn the gun muzzle upward and holding the cylinder in its extreme outward position press down sharply onthe extractor rod. This will eject the fired cases down and out of the gun, which is now ready to reload.

SMITH & WESSONK.22 Masterpiece M.Il. F.

MODEL No. 48

PARTS LI STPRICES EFFECTlVF JANUARY " '960- Subject to Change Without Notice - MINIMUM ORDER SO¢

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Barrel PinBolt PlungerBolt Plunger SpringCenter Pin.Extractor Pin ..Extractor SpringYokeGas Ring.Hand PinLocking BoltLocking Bolt PinLocking 80 It Spring.Mainspring.Plate Screw, crowned..Hand Spring PinHand Spring Torsion PinSeat PinStirrup PinTrigger Lever Pin..Sear Spring.StirrupStock Pin.Stock Screw.Strain Screw..Stock, tl'lagna, right..ThumbpieceThumbpiece NutTrigger.Trigger Lever.Rebound Slide Spring.HandStock, Magna, left.Trigger Stud..Cylinder Stop StudRebound Slide Stud....Rebound Slide PinHammer Block.Rebound Slide.Hammer..Plate Screw, flat head ..Firing PinRear Sight Assembly

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.251.00

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.306.00

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. 201.20

.20

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.302.502.00

.303.75

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. 501.202.50

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.201.008.00

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Rear Sight Leaf..Rear Sight Elevation Nut..r~ear Sight Plunger Spring.Rear Sight Plunger.Rear Sight Spring Clip.Rear Sight Elevation StudRear Sight Windage NutRear Sight Windage Screw.Rear Sight SlideHammer StudSear. .Trigger Stop..i-land Torsion Spring..Side PlateRear Sight Leaf Screw.Trigger Stop Screw.Firing Pin Bushing .Firing Pin Bushing Pin.Firing Pin Spring.Barrel, 8 3/s".Cylinder, with extractor, pins &

gas ring.Barrel, 6"EscutcheonEscutcheon Nut..Stock, oversize Target, leftHammer, wide Target type..Stock, oversize Target, rightBarrel,4" .Cylinder Slop..Frame, with studs, bushing &

lug for 4" barrels.Frame Lug.ExtractorExtractor RodCenter Pin Spring ..Frame, with studs, bushing &

lug for 6" and 8%" barrelsBolt ..Extractor Rod Collar.Trigger, wide Target type.Cylinder Stop Spring..

Price

.. $ 4.00.30.10.10.10.30.10.30

1.00.60.90

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SERVICEShould your Smith & Wesson revolver require ad·justment, repair or rcfinishing, we recommend mostsincerely that the weapon be returned to the factory.There is no other way to insure that the work willbe done in a properly equipped and staffed shop.

Charges arc very reasonable. being based onthe cost of parts replaced plus a labor charge forthe time expended on the job. A labor charge forone hour is usually sufficient to cover all but veryextensive overhaul jobs.

Revolvers returned to the factory should beMARKED FOR THE ATTENTION OF THESERVICE DEPARTMENT. A letter of instructionsshould be enclosed with the gun, and shipment

by individuals must be made by Prepaid RailwayExpress. Adherence to these suggestions will pre­vent loss of time in handling at the factory.

When returning guns for service, please re­move custom stocks and holsters. We cannot assumeresponsibility for thL"Se items.

When rour revolver arrives in our Service De­partment. it will be verr carefully inspected, to­gether with your letter of instructions. Next, aquotation covering total cost of work to be per­formed will be sent to you. No actual work willbe commenced before receiving your approval ofoue quotation unless rou specifically authorize usto do so.

STATEMENT OF LIABILITYThis gun is classified as a FIREARM or DANGEROUS WEAPON and is surrendered byus with the express under­standing that we assume no liability for its re-sale or safe handiing under iocai laws and regulations. Smith &Wes.son assumes no responsibility f~r physicai injury .or property damage resulting from either intentional oraCCIdental discharge, or for the function of any.gun subjected to influences beyond their control. and will honorno cla!ms which may resuit from careless handling, unauthorized adjustments, defective or improper ammunition.corrOlllon or neglect.

For rour protection, examIne your gun carefully at the time of purchalle. then !iii out and mall to us promptlythe reglstratlon card bearing your gun's serial number which accompanies aU new guns.

WARRANTYThe company wlU replace or adjullt to its commercial standard any gun or part thereof returned prepaid to thefactory and found by us to be defective in either material or workmanship. Such service wlli be made free ofcharge for one year from date of registered purchase. This warranty and statement of liability supersedes .Uprevious warranties and commitment II.April 15, 1955

HELPFUL HINTS1. Push thumb piece forward. swing out cylinderand load.2. Close cyl!nder and take position on firing line.3. STAND In a relaxed and comfortable position,feet well apart. The arm when raised should linen'l!lturally with the target. If it docs not shih thefeet a bit. '4. HOLD the gun firmly but do not seize it with~ "deat~ grip:' If the knuckles are white. the grip1$ too tight.

S. LINE the sights care­fully, tOp of front sighteven ,,:,ith top of rear notch,and lIght equal on bothsides of front sight (seeillustration).6. SQUEEZE the triggerwith trigger finger only,carefully keeping the sightsaligned on the target.SQUEEZE is the most im­portant function of shoot.

i~g. A p~ll or yank on the trigger will surelydIsturb alignment and result in a poorly placedshot or a complete miss. DO NOT apply theSQUEEZE wit~ the whole hand. The squeezeshould ~ applied between the tip and first jointof the trzgger finger. Slowly at first - speed willdevelop with practice.7. Watch the sights. Learn to "call your shots"~cfore loo.kin,~ f.or them on the target. Practicedry shootmg with empty gun. Watch sights whenhamm~r falls. I~ sights jump or duck you are notsqueezm~ the trzg~er.. Don't hold the shot too long.Il the Sights don tIme up on the target in 15seconds, take the arm down and rest for a moment.Remember, good revolver shots are not born; theya:e made by careful and consistent practice.

SIGHT ADJUSTMENT1. Front sight is fixed. All adjustments must bemade at the rear sight.2. Move the rear sight in the direction in which)"ou wish the group on the target to move. (Ifgroup must be higher, elevate the rear sight. Ifgroup must go to the right, move the rear sightto the right, etc.)3. To elevate rear sight turn top (elevating)screw.to the left, or counter-clockwise. To depressrear sight. turn lOp (elevating) screw to the right,or cloo::kwlsc.4. To move rear sight to right, turn side (wind­age) screw to the right, or clockwise. To move rearsi.:;ht to left, turn side (windage) screw to the left,or counter·c1ockwise.S.. Each dick of the rear sight moves the pointof Impact on the target approximately %" eleva­tion and 1;4" windage at 50 yards and half of thatamount at 25 yards.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USECare a"d Clea"i"gMany weapons require stripping or at least partialdis~ssemblyin order to dean and oil them properly.ThiS does not apply to the revolver, which may becleaned and lubricated under all normal circum­stances without removing a single pin or screw.. . If at any tim~ disassembly of the weapon ismdlcated for repairs, etc. it is recommended thatthe gun be returned to the factory, or you shouldat least employ the services of a qualified gunsmith.. To keep revolvers in proper condition, and toInsure. perfect functioning in time of need, it isessential that they be kept dean and coated witha rust inhibiting oil. Care is required to preventrust, especially in damp, humid climates or whensweaty hands come in contact with the guns.

To clean the revolver as required when the~eapon is not ~red, o.r when kept in storage, rubIt externally With a lightly oiled cloth, and thens~ab out the pore and cylinder chambers with anOily flannel patch. Remove excess oil but leave alight film to protect the arm against rusting. Cleanout all crevices with a small clean brush.

For cleaning after firing, scrub out the boreand chambers with an approved nitro solvent, andthen use a brush dipped in solvent [0 remove alldeposits from around the breech of the barrel, ex­tractor head, and other adjacent areas which havebeen subjected to the action of powder or primerresidue. If there is any evidence of lead particles,or other foreign matter left in bore or chambersjt is well to scrub these parts further with a bronz;or brass brush dipped in powder solvent.

Aher cleaning off the entire gun with nitro orpowder soh'ent, remove all traces of the solvent,both on the exterior of the gun and in the bore andchambers, following immediately thereaher withthe application of a light film of oil. Note thatthere is usually some residue in the steel of bothbarrel and cylinder that works out and becomesapparent within from 24 hours to 48 hours aherthe initial cleaning. This can be removed with abristle brush with perhaps a light re-applicationof powder solvent, after which the oil film shouldbe re-established on all surfaces.

Do not store revolvers with a plug in the bar­rel, since this is a contributing factor to sweating.By the same token, maintenance or storage roomsshould be kept at a constant temperature with theleast possible humidity, and the guns should 'lot bestored encased in anything which will attract orhold moisture, such as leather.

If revolvers are to be stored for a long periodof time, the internal mechanism of the lockworkshould be heavily oiled with an acid free lubricat­ing oil, and the exterior of the guns, as well as thebore of the barrel and the charge holes of thecylinder, should be heavily coated with an anti-rustoil. It is an established fact that moisture is theg~eatest enemy of metallic objects, particularly inclimates where temperature and humidity arc high,and salt air is present. Extreme care should be ex­ercised that all metallic surfaces be kept dean andoiled, and the wood stocks on the revolvers shouldbe inspected for cracks caused by moisture. A peri­odical coat of raw linseed oil, well rubbed in withthe hand, will help to prevent the splitting ofstocks, but care muSt be exercised that the linseedoil does not get into the mechanism or on movingparts, as it has a tendency to gum when dry.

Safety PrecautionsBefore proceeding to use this weapon, a word ofcaution is in order. This gun is as safe to handleand use as we can make it, but there is no foolproof6rearm. Used correcdy by a competent person therevolver is one of the safest handguns. There aremany safety rules but those found below are basic,and should be observed rigidly until they becomesecond nature.

1. The gun must always be checked for live am­munition when picked up, drawn from the holster,or handed to or accepted from another individual.

2_ The gun should always be holstered exceptwhen drawn for a definite purpose.

3_ Never point the revolver at anything that youdo not intend to shoot.

4. Do nOt cock the gun unless you intend toshoot it. Do not even insert the finger in the triggerguard until you are ready to lire.

s. Dry-snapping, even with dummy cartridges,should be discouraged unless same is perform<..od ona regular target range or at a known inanimatetarget ob ject.

6_ When the handgun is out of the holster andheld in a ready position, be absolutely certain thatit is nOt pointing at any part of yourself or the per­sons of others who are in your immediate vicinity.

7. Beware of obstruClions in the barrel. If, whenfiring, a weak or peculiar report is heard. ceasefiring at onc~ and inspect the barrel for an obstruc­tion. A stuck bullet, or any other object in thebarrel, should be removed immediately, since evena plug of mud, snow, twigs, or an abnormal quan­tity of heavy grease in the bore, may result in abulged or burst barrel.

•. At all times treat the revolver as the precisioninstrument that it actually is.

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S&W U.S.A.