Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson

by Supica, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780873492720
• ISBN10: 0873492722
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc

Summary

More than 775 models of Smith & Wesson guns produced since 1857 are listed according to model and year of manufacture with updated prices in up to five grades of condition. Includes a range of serial numbers for each year of manufacture. This is the most comprehensive list of Smith & Wesson products and prices available.

Table of Contents

Foreword to the First Edition	5	(1)
Introduction to the Second Edition	6	(1)
Acknowledgments	7	(2)
Safety	9	(1)
How to Use This Book	10	(5)
Collecting Smith & Wesson: Special Concerns and Tricks of the Trade	15	(17)
Frame Sizes of Revolvers	16	(1)
Screws: 3, 4, or 5	17	(1)
Pinned and Recessed	17	(1)
Generations of Semi-autos	17	(1)
Type of Finish	17	(1)
Refinished Guns	18	(1)
Factory Refinish	19	(1)
Rare Barrel Lengths	19	(1)
Other Modifications and Unusual Configurations	20	(1)
Matching Serial Numbers	20	(1)
Stocks (Grips)	21	(2)
Boxes	23	(1)
Screwdrivers, etc.	24	(1)
Sights	25	(2)
Engraving	27	(5)
Evaluating Condition	32	(4)
Resources and Bibliography	36	(266)
CATALOG SECTION - Identification and Price Guide
Volcanic Lever Action Pistols	41	(1)
Tip-Up Revolvers	42	(8)
Top-Break Revolvers	50	(31)
Single-Shot Pistols	81	(2)
Early Hand Ejectors (Named Model Revolvers, 1896-1957)	83	(39)
Modern Hand Ejectors (Numbered Model Revolvers, 1957-Present)	122	(93)
Semi-automatics (Autoloading Pistols)	215	(39)
Long Guns	254	(5)
Performance Center Guns, Commemoratives, and Specials	259	(16)
Miscellaneous S&W Items	275	(16)
Air Guns and Projectile Launchers (gas, flare, dart, line-throwing)	275	(2)
Miscellaneous Police and Firearm-Related Items	277	(2)
Knives	279	(3)
Catalogs and Posters	282	(5)
Gimcracks and Geegaws	287	(4)
Appendices
1. S&W Historic Milestones	291	(1)
2. Serial Number Ranges by Years	292	(5)
3. Listing by Caliber and Year of Introduction - Early Models	297	(2)
4. Numbered Models: Year of Introduction	299	(1)
5. Modern Revolvers by Caliber	300	(1)
6. Identification Characteristics	301	(1)
Illustrated Glossary and Index	302