Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd Edition

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Category: Schusswaffen Kurz
Manufacturers: Gun Digest Books

THE Source for History, Specifications and Pricing
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.
22,3 cm x 28,2 cm, 432 sites , many color pictures, text in english, by Jim Suspica and Richard Nahas.

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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.

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