If you don't have a manual, request one from S&W. Alternatively, find a gunsmith and ask for help.
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No need to for regular cleaning.
Best left to a gunsmith.
Best left to a trained gunsmith
Best to ask a gunsmith for assistance.
You can request a manual from S&W on their web site.
It doesn't need to be taken apart for normal cleaning and maintenance. If you really feel the need to take it apart, get this book: "The S&W Revolver: A Shop Manual" Book by Jerry Kuhnhausen
unless your a gun smith .. it stays on, to take it apart you side it forward
Go to S&W's website, you can request a manual for free.
Go to S&W's web site and request a manual.
Follow the instructions that came with it. If you don't have a copy, find a gun smith.
Request an owner's manual for free at the S&W web site.