A comprehensive study on the
evolution of Smith & Wesson's first .44's; those
magnificent big-bore, top-break revolvers. Where they
came from, where they were used, who used them, how they
work. Dive deep into the origins of the company that has
brought so many significant innovations into the world of
firearms.
There has never been a
book like this before!
From
the beginnings of the Model Number Three .44 American revolver in
1869 to the last .44 Double Action sold in 1913, Smith &
Wesson Sixguns of the Old West. . . covers all
aspects of this popular, long-lived and often copied American
revolver throughout it's forty-plus year history.
This large, high quality book in
hardcover has 480 pages with over 840 photographs and original
illustrations; all about the big-frame Smith & Wesson Model
No. 3 revolvers.
An important historical work that
will form the cornerstone of your Smith & Wesson library.
A
quick look at Smith & Wesson Sixguns of the
Old West. . .
HISTORY; delving
deep into the origins of the company. Who were
the founders and where did they come from? Their
contributions to American and world history.
IDENTIFICATION;
new, easy and quick methods of identification for
all Top-Break Smith & Wesson revolvers.
FACTORY MARKINGS
and numbering systems shown in detail with their
locations revealed.
FAMOUS OWNERS of
Top-Break Smith & Wesson revolvers, from the
very good to the very bad.
MILITARY;
Martial use of Model No. 3 Smith & Wesson
revolvers, both U.S.and foriegn. The Model 3 was
used extensively as a military revolver and it
has carved itself an important place in world
history.
USE and CARE of
the Top-Break Smith & Wesson revolvers. How
to load and unload, how to fire them and how to
disassemble them for cleaning.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
WHEN YOU BUY A MODEL 3. Originality and how to
find it. How to spot trouble before you become
trouble's owner. Step by step troubleshooting
procedures for everyone, learn how to find out if
a gun has mechanical problems from the foremost
expert.
GUNSMITHING the
Top-Break Smith & Wesson revolvers from the
foremost expert on the subject. All types of
repair work both minor and major, includes a
comprehensive troubleshooting system, there is
nothing like this available anywhere.
PARTS; the
componant parts of the Top-Break Smith &
Wesson revolvers illustrated and for the first
time anywhere; parts interchangeability charts!
Sources. Dimensional drawings.
SIGHTS used on
the Top-Break Smith & Wesson revolvers.
AMMUNITION
developed for and used in Top-Break Smith &
Wesson revolvers, performance and history.
RELOADING the
Top-Break Smith & Wesson revolver cartridges,
both black powder and smokeless, along with a
comprehensive reloading guide.
COPIES and
replicas of the Top-Break Smith & Wesson
revolvers both old and new, in-depth evaluations
and how to repair common problems found in the
modern copies.
FOREWORD by Jim
Supica, noted expert S&W collector, historian
and owner of Old Town Station.
PHOTOGRAPHY, the
book is "jam-packed" with excellent
photographs and features a custom color cover by
Floyd Oydegaard and original tintype photography
by Will Dunniway.
ORIGINAL
ILLUSTRATIONS, this book is filled with original
drawings by David R. and David T. Chicoine.,
revealing external details as well as the
intricate internal operation of the mechanisms of
the S&W Model 3 revolvers and their component
parts.
