Instructions on field stripping a 639

[mikehas80d]

Hello!

I inherited a Model 639 from my grandfather many years ago. I want to take it to target practice, but I have never disassembled this pistol (or any semiauto for that matter) for cleaning and oiling.

Does anyone know where I can find the field strip and/or cleaning instructions for a 639? If I understand correctly, the instructions for the 439, 459, 469, 639, 645, 659, and 669 are the same.

I'm kind of a visual person, so pictures and instructions would help greatly. Thank you so much in advance for any assistance offered.

Mike

 

[mikehas80d]

Hello!

I inherited a Model 639 from my grandfather many years ago. I want to take it to target practice, but I have never disassembled this pistol (or any semiauto for that matter) for cleaning and oiling.

Does anyone know where I can find the field strip and/or cleaning instructions for a 639? If I understand correctly, the instructions for the 439, 459, 469, 639, 645, 659, and 669 are the same.

I'm kind of a visual person, so pictures and instructions would help greatly. Thank you so much in advance for any assistance offered.

Mike

 

[586L-Frame]

Here are a few You Tube links on Disassembly
and Reassembly of a 659 which is similar.

586L-Frame

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_m335N1zGU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-09Eu5fzrU&feature=related

 

[conn ak]

Simple take down, line up the notches and push the pivot pin out on the left side. I recently stripped my 639 after about 10 years. Mainly to replace the recoil spring. After thousands of reloads it took a few swaps of #9 in the nooks and corners to make it good as new. A dab of Tetra on the rails and it should be good to go for another 10 years.

 

[jsbethel]

This manual generally applies with the exception that the barrel bushing is not fixed on a 639.
http://stevespages.com/pdf/s&w_centerfire_pistol.pdf

 

[mikehas80d]

Perfect! Thank you everyone for your help!
-Mike