Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 5th Edition

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Product Details:

Publisher: Gun Digest
Paperback: 592 pages
Digital: PDF
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781959265221
SRN Hardcover: S8456
SRN Digital Download: S8457
Dimensions: 8.25″ x 10.875″

About the Editors
Jim Supica is the former Director of the NRA Museums, including the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, VA, and the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, MO. He is the author or co-author of numerous books and articles on antique and collectible guns and firearms history and is the editor of the Standard Catalog of Firearms. Richard Nahas is a life member of the NRA, Smith & Wesson

CONTENTS

Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 5th Edition
Acknowledgments

SECTION I–Collecting Smith & Wesson
Safety
Using this Book
•Organization of this book
•Value trends and research
•Resources and bibliography
•Scope and accuracy of this book
Smith & Wesson Today
S&W Terminology
Special Characteristics
•Finish–types, refinish, factory refinish
•Rare barrel lengths
•Other modifications
•Matching serial numbers
Condition Evaluation
Extras that Affect Value
•Stocks–by Jim King
•Boxes & accessories–by Dave Ballantyne and Dick Burg
•Sights
Engraving
Historic Attribution
The Men Behind the Guns–Daniel B. Wesson & Horace Smith–by Jamie Carney

SECTION II–IDENTIFICATION & PRICE GUIDE

Chapter 1
Lever-Action Magazine Pistol–by John Watts (dec.)

Chapter 2–Tip-Up Revolvers–1857-1881
Model Number One
Model One-and-a-half
Model Number Two
.41 Smith & Wesson Rimfire
Copies, Infringements and Evasions

Chapter 3–Top-Break Revolvers–1870-1940
Listed in order of frame size
(Small 1½ frame, medium 2 frame, large 3 frame)
a. Small .32 caliber–Single Action, Double Actions, Safety Hammerless
b. Med. .38 caliber–Single Actions, Double Actions, Safety Hammerless
c. Large .44 & .45 caliber–American, Schofield, Russian, New Model No. 3, & DA

Chapter 4–Single-Shot Pistols–1893-1936
1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Models

Chapter 5–Named Model Hand Ejectors–1896 to 1957
They are listed in order of caliber and frame size.
a. .22 rimfire
1. Ladysmith M-frames
2. I-frames & J-frames–.22/.32 Target & Kit Guns
3. K-frames .22s
4. Experimental calibers (22 Hornet & up)
b. .32 caliber
1. I-frames & J-frames–.32 Hand Ejectors & Regulation Police
2. K-frames–K-32 Hand Ejectors, 32-30 Hand Ejectors
c. 357 Magnum
d. .38 caliber
1. K-frames–.38 Hand Ejectors, .38 M&P, K38 Target
2. I-frames–Regulation Police & Terrier
3. J-frames–Chiefs Special, Bodyguard, Centennial
4. N-frames–Heavy Duty, Outdoorsman
e. .44 caliber–.44 Hand Ejectors–all are N-frames
f. .45 caliber–.45 Hand Ejectors–all are N-frames
g. .455 caliber–.455 Hand Ejectors–all are N-frames

Chapter 6–Numbered Model Revolvers, 1957 to Present
Listed numerically by model number from Model 10 through Model 986.
Recently named models at the end–BG 38 and The Governor

Chapter 7–Semi-Auto Pistols, 1913 to Present
a. Early semi-autos, ca. 1913-1936
b. Numbered models, listed in numerical order, Mod. 22A through Mod. 6946
c. Letter prefix models
1. CS prefix models
2. M&P prefix models
3. Sigma models–SW & SD prefix
4. Other SW prefix models–Victory 22, Walthers, and 1911s
d. Olympic “Staple Gun” prototype

Chapter 8–Long Guns, Rifles and Shotguns
a. Early rifles
b. Bolt-action rifles
c. M&P Model semi-auto rifles
d. Thompson/Center rifles
e. Shotguns

Chapter 9–Performance Center and Other Special Production Guns
a. Club guns, Commemoratives and Lew Horton Specials
b. Performance Center revolvers
c. Performance Center pistols

Chapter 10–Non-Firearms Products
a. Air Guns and Projectile Launchers (Gas, Flare, Dart, Line-Throwing)
b. Shootin’ Stuff–Reloading, Ammo, Suppressors, Holsters
c. Law Enforcement–Identi-Kit, Handcuffs, etc.
d. Knives
e. Buckles–by Pete Roberts
f. Catalogs and Posters–by Don Mundell
g. Gimcracks and Geegaws

SECTION III–APPENDICES
A. S&W Historic Milestones
B. Serial Number Ranges by Years
C. Chronology of Changes by James J. Carter
D. Listing by Caliber and Year of Introduction
E. Identification Characteristics
F. Abbreviations & Feature Codes
G. Current S&W Product List
H. Law Enforcement Guns List
I. Illustrated Glossary
J. Model Index

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