Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd Edition
Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd Edition
Over 770 Models in 6 Grades of Condition
THE Source for History, Specifications and Pricing
From the tiny Model Number One tip-up of 1847 to the original .357 Magnum to today's massive X-frame revolvers, Smith & Wesson stands alone as the world's premier manufacturer of military, sporting and selfdefense firearms. In this detailed revision of a timeless classic, authors Richard Nahas and Jim Supica peresent a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson - revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles. If it says "Smith & Wesson" on it, you'll find it in this exhaustively researched volume.
Over 770 Models in 6 Grades of Condition
THE Source for History, Specifications and Pricing
From the tiny Model Number One tip-up of 1847 to the original .357 Magnum to today's massive X-frame revolvers, Smith & Wesson stands alone as the world's premier manufacturer of military, sporting and selfdefense firearms. In this detailed revision of a timeless classic, authors Richard Nahas and Jim Supica peresent a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson - revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles. If it says "Smith & Wesson" on it, you'll find it in this exhaustively researched volume.
- 300+ detailed color photos
- Accurate, up-to-the-minute pricing
- Detailed production data you won't find anywhere else!
Interweaving detailed photographs with production and pricing data you won't find anywhere else, Nahas and Supica paint a magnificent portrait of one of America's legendary gunmarkers. For the collector, for the historian, for the enthusiast, there is only one Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson.
Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Safety
- How to Use This Book
- Section 1: Collecting Smith & Wesson: Special Concerns and Tricks of the Trade
- Frame Sizes of Revolvers
- Screws: 3, 4, or 5
- Pinned and Recessed
- Generations of Semi-Autos
- Type of Finish
- Refinished Guns
- Factory Refinish
- Rare Barrel Lengths
- Other Modifications and Unusual Configurations
- Matching Serial Numbers
- Stocks (Grips) - by Jim King
- Boxes and Accessories - by Dave Ballantyne and Dick Burg
- Sights
- Engraving
- Evaluating Condition
- Resources and Bibliography
- Section 2: Identification and Price Guide
- Chapter I: Origins - Smith, Wesson and Their Lever Action Pistol - by John Watts
- Chapter II: Tip-Up Revolvers
- Chapter III: Top-Break Revolvers
- Chapter IV: Single-Shot Pistols
- Chapter V: Early Hand Ejectors (Named Model Revolvers 1896-1957)
- Chapter VI: Modern Hand Ejectors (Numbered Model Revolvers 1957-Present)
- Chapter VII: Semi-Automatics (Autoloading Pistols)
- Chapter VIII: Long Guns
- Chapter IX: Commemoratives and Specials
- Chapter X: Performance Center Guns
- Chapter XI: Air Guns and Projectile Launchers (Gas, Flare, Dart, Line-Throwing)
- Chapter XII: Miscellaneous Police and Firearm-Related Items
- Chapter XIII: Kvies
- Chapter XIV: Buckles - by pete Roberts
- Chapter XV: Catalogs and Posters - by Don Mundell
- Chapter XVI: Ammunition
- Chapter XVII: Gimcracks and Geegaws
- Section 3: Appendices
- S&W Historic Milestones
- Serial Number Ranges by Years
- Year of Introduction, Early Models - Listing by Caliber
- Year of Introduction, Numbered Models
- Year of Introduction, Modern Revolvers - Listing by Caliber
- Identification Characteristics
- Ilustrated Glossary
- Model Index
22,3 cm x 28,2 cm, Hard-Cover, 432 sites , many color pictures, text in english, by Jim Suspica and Richard Nahas.
| Author: | Jim Supica Richard Nahas |
| Language: | English |
