Smith & Wesson Hand Guns

by Roy C McHenry, Walter Roper

For more books like this, please visit www.SportsmansVintagePress.comThis book was originally published in 1945.For years this was the standard reference work for the Smith & Wesson aficionado, and it is easy to see why. This book contains a comprehensive treatment of Smith & Wesson firearms from founding of the company all the way through World War II. The book is divided into three distinct sections; the story of Smith & Wesson, illustrations of Smith & Wesson firearms, and detailed descriptions of Smith & Wesson firearms. The story of Smith & Wesson spans over 130 pages and contains the complete history of the company and its developments up to WWII. The illustration section contains over 40 pages of photographs of various models of Smith & Wesson firearms and the description section contains written details of every Smith & Wesson firearm developed through 1945, including notes about frames, barrels, bolts, hammers, etc. for each model.Whether you are an avid Smith & Wesson collector or just looking to learn more about one of America’s greatest manufacturing companies, this book will be a valuable addition to your library.

Genres: History

256 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1945

Reviews

[Checkman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally published in 1945 "Smith & Wesson Hand Guns" is a classic in the world of firearm publications. For many decades after it's publication it was the reference book for Smith & Wesson collectors. In the past twenty-five years that situation has changed and this book is now a historical artifact, but still of real usefulness if one collects Smith & Wesson handguns made before and during World War II.

In addition to covering the many different models made by Smith & Wesson the book also covers the history of the company and an overview of firearms technology as it related to Smith & Wesson. For me this book was a necessary addition to my firearms library. As a collector of double-action revolvers (Smith & Wesson and Colt) I have learned that it's essential to have an extensive library to go with one's collection. I have been told that for every handgun I buy I should strive to buy at least one or two books. Even in the age of the Internet books can be very useful to a collector.An easy read with a down to Earth homey style and illustrated with sixty-three photographs and diagrams. Recommended.