by: Jim Supica, Richard Nahas
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Book Description:
Book Description -- Collectors of Smith & Wesson products cannot be without this book! More than 775 models of guns and variations produced by Smith & Wesson since 1857 are completely listed according to model and year of manufacture with accurate, updated prices in up to five grades of condition. Production and historical notes provide important background data for determining rarity. Many models found in this book are not found in other firearm-pricing guides making this the most comprehensive list of Smith & Wesson products and prices available. The finest Smith & Wesson collectibles are showcased in sixteen full-color pages. -Lists more than 775 models of guns manufactured since 1857 -Includes a range of serial numbers for each year of manufacture -Complete list of all Smith & Wesson products with prices -Provides production and historical notes for determining rarity
Must have book for S&W fans -- Although not all of the information is complete, this is the best reference book on the market for S&W collectors and owners. If you are interested in the history of your favorite handgun, or even it's date of birth, this is the book for you. I hope there are future versions of this book. It would be fantastic if the authors continued to fill in the voids and issued a new version every couple of years.
2Must have book for S&W fans -- Although not all of the information is complete, this is the best reference book on the market for S&W collectors and owners. If you are interested in the history of your favorite handgun, or even it's date of birth, this is the book for you. I hope there are future versions of this book. It would be fantastic if the authors continued to fill in the voids and issued a new version every couple of years.
Reviews:
All you ever nedd or want to know about S&W firearms -- Covers all S&W manufactured firearms, including rifles, shotguns, and submachine guns, up through 2001. This is a much expanded version of the first edition. IF you have the 1st edition, you still need to buy the 2nd edition... .there is just that much more info on model variants, and more photos. If you are a SW collector, you will sleep with this by your pillow. One of the best reference books devoted to S&W I have seen, more comprehensive info on the models than Roy Jinks' History of S&W, each variant of each model is explained in detail, with stock number, changes made, ways of identifying each variant, some serial number info, lots of photos, etc. The info on non-handgun products is about 10 percent of the book, and it covers even the S&W handcuffs. The info on the handguns is what this book is about, and it does an outstanding job. I'm an S&W wheelgun lover, and this is one of my most valued books. And the short history of the company is fascinating as well. IF you like Smith & Wessons, you absolutely must put this book on your shelf.
BEST GUN REFERENCE EVER -- I wish that all such books were as good as this one-- including mine! Everything is laid out logically, with good pictures, so that it is very easy to quickly find your piece without knowing much more than "its an S&W". All the stats are there plus a lot of minutia, which might bore the average reader, but if you happen to have one of those things, you just can't get enough of it. Also, the irreverant writing style goes a long way towards offsetting the dry nature of a reference.
An excellent and long-overdue reference -- The first comprehensive treatment of Smith & Wesson handguns since the publication of Roy Jinks seminal history of the company, Supica and Nahaus provide a wealth of information on model variations, factory production codes, serial numbers, and values. Supica and Nahaus also add information on many of S&W's other products; training aids, ammunition, police supplies. While it has a few flaws, its excellent black & white photography and glossary of terms make it a must for just about any Smith & Wesson collector or afficionado.
Better late than never -- There is not much I can add beyond Mr. Irwin's review except to say that Supica and Nahas have written a highly thorough, readable, and entertaing text that S&W collectors and fanciers will find very useful for years to come. It only goes up to late 1995 however, so certain newer guns like the model 696 are not covered. I would still say that it is a treasure trove of good information, but for S&W company history, Jinks is the undisputed authority. This book is more of a product overview, so keep Supica and Nahas right next to Jinks on your bookshelf.