"Smith & Wesson firearms are warranted to be free from defects
in material and workmanship. Any such defects of which Smith
& Wesson receives written notice within one year from the date
of purchase by the original owner, will be remedied by Smith &
Wesson without charge within a reasonable time after such notification
and delivery of the firearm as provided below."
."We will repair any defect in material or workmanship without charge to the orginal purchaser for as long as you own the handgun." (S&W website http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_757818_-1_757814_757812_image