Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson

by Supica, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780896892934
• ISBN10: 089689293X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-03
• Publisher: Gun Digest

Summary

From the tiny Model Number One tip-up of 1857 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 self-defense firearms. In this detailed revision of a timeless classic, authors Richard Nahas and Jim Supica present 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 gunmakers. For the collector, for the historian, for the enthusiast, there is only one Standard Catalog of[Registered] Smith & Wesson. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 5
Safety	p. 7
How to Use This Book	p. 8
Collecting Smith & Wesson: Special Concerns and Tricks of the Trade
Frame Sizes of Revolvers	p. 14
Screws: 3, 4, or 5	p. 15
Pinned and Recessed	p. 15
Generations of Semi-Autos	p. 15
Type of Finish	p. 16
Refinished Guns	p. 17
Factory Refinish	p. 17
Rare Barrel Lengths	p. 17
Other Modifications and Unusual Configurations	p. 18
Matching Serial Numbers	p. 19
Stocks (Grips)	p. 19
Boxes and Accessories	p. 28
Sights	p. 35
Engraving	p. 36
Evaluating Condition	p. 49
Resources and Bibliography	p. 55
Identification and Price Guide
Origins - Smith, Wesson and Their Lever Action Pistol	p. 60
Tip-Up Revolvers	p. 64
Top-Break Revolvers	p. 73
Single-Shot Pistols	p. 111
Early Hand Ejectors (Named Model Revolvers 1896-1957)	p. 114
Modem Hand Ejectors (Numbered Model Revolvers 1957-Present)	p. 168
Semi-Automatics (Autoloading Pistols)	p. 275
Long Guns	p. 329
Commemoratives and Specials	p. 336
Performance Center Guns	p. 341
Air Guns and Projectile Launchers (Gas, Flare, Dart, Line-Throwing)	p. 371
Miscellaneous Police and Firearm-Related Items	p. 373
Knives	p. 375
Buckles	p. 382
Catalogs and Posters	p. 383
Ammunition	p. 388
Gimcracks and Geegaws	p. 390
Appendices
S&W Historic Milestones	p. 393
Serial Number Ranges by Years	p. 395
Year of Introduction, Early Models - Listing by Caliber	p. 402
Year of Introduction, Numbered Models	p. 404
Year of Introduction, Modern Revolvers - Listing by Caliber	p. 405
Identification Characteristics	p. 406
Ilustrated Glossary	p. 407
Model Index	p. 430
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