Krause Publications, 2007. - 384 Pages. ISBN-10 089689293X ISBN-13
9780896892934
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.
Smith and Wesson outfitted some of the biggest and boldest
gunfighters, both actual and fictional, including Wild Bill
Hickock, Buffalo Bill and Dirty Harry, whose exploits are still
legendary. Today a renewed Smith and Wesson corporation is back in
the front of the pack. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd
Editioncombines full color photos with details collectors need to
identify and better appreciate all Smith and Wesson firearms. For
fans of Smith and Wesson firearms, this book is a must-have. This
work provides easy-to-locate listings organized by model ad year of
manufacture to quickly and accurately identify firearms. With more
than 775 models of Smith and Wesson guns and variations, including
many models not found in other firearm-pricing guides, this is the
book for any Smith and Wesson gun-toting fan.
