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• Examine the barrel of the Smith & Wesson pistol. Locate either 'Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Massachusetts' or 'Smith & Wesson; Houlton, ME' stamped on the barrel. This identification proves that the handgun is an authentic Smith & Wesson pistol.

• Locate the serial number on the left side of the pistol's frame. The standard location for the serial number is above the trigger guard. Some serial numbers are located underneath the frame in front of the trigger guard.

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Others are on the rear of the frame, above the gun's grip.

Product Under Safety Recall Notice Smith & Wesson's Performance Center Model 460 Revolvers Description of the Hazard Smith & Wesson has received four (4) reports of barrel failures involving its Performance Center Model 460 revolvers. These barrels were manufactured by an outside supplier. Our investigation has revealed that the quality of steel in some of these barrels did not meet the performance requirements for these firearms and may have contributed to failure of the barrel.

You should stop using the revolver and return it immediately to Smith & Wesson so that your barrel can be inspected and replaced, if necessary. Description of the Product Involved This recall applies to Performance Center Model 460 revolvers shipped by the Smith & WessonPerformance Center prior to September 18, 2006. This recall does NOT apply to Smith & Wesson standard production Model 460 revolvers. The affected revolvers can be identified by the following Serial Number Range: EBD0001 - EBD0524 EBF0002 - EBF0251 LHZ0000 - LHZ0511 LLL0000 - LLL0702 LRR0001 - LRR0552 MMM0001 - MMM1809 XMC0001 - XMC0109 To determine if your firearm is part of this recall, please check your serial number which can be found on the yoke of your firearm as indicated below.

Each Performance Center Model 460 will have the words 'Performance Center' engraved on the barrel as indicated below. Action to be Taken When the revolver is returned to Smith & Wesson, we will inspect and test each barrel to verify that it meets specification. If the barrel fails to meet specification, a new one will be provided and installed for you free of charge. We have already begun the corrective action process on Performance Center Model 460 revolvers. To determine whether your revolver has been inspected, please do the following: • Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction; • Open the cylinder and verify that the firearm is unloaded; and • Look for a 'punch dot' in the yoke opening, just above the serial number, as shown below. If this indicator is present, your revolver has already been inspected and no further action is required.