
These rifles may bear the distributor trademark. These rifles were distributed by Smith & Wesson, O.F. Such misassembly might result in a hazardous condition in which the rifle can be accidentally discharged without the bolt being fully engaged, causing severe injury. The safety upgrade will replace the bolt sleeve to prevent misassembly of the bolt, which might occur on affected rifles. The affected rifles bear serial numbers from one of the following series on the receiver: PN00010 through PN87159, LS00001 through LS05150, M000001 through M020422, LS10001 through LS10309, B000001 through B028450. of Japan is performing a safety upgrade on all Model 1500, 15LS series rifles manufactured between 19. 85) is an Important Safety Notice concerning Howa rifles made between 19. In the December 2002 issue of the American Rifleman (p. If the number is no good try Legacy Sports in Nevada. I found this on the web from an American Rifleman.
