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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Special Offers
Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgments
Safety
How to Use This Book
SECTION 1: COLLECTING SMITH & WESSON: SPECIAL CONCERNS AND TRICKS OF THE TRADE
Frame Sizes of Revolvers
Screws: 3, 4, or 5
Pinned and Recessed
Generations of Semi-Autos
Type of Finish
Refinished Guns
Factory Refinish
Rare Barrel Lengths
Other Modifications and Unusual Configurations
Matching Serial Numbers
Stocks (Grips)
Boxes and Accessories
Sights
Engraving
Evaluating Condition
Resources and Bibliography
SECTION 2: IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE
Chapter I: Origins – Smith, Wesson and Their Lever Action Pistol
Chapter II: Tip-Up Revolvers
Chapter III: Top-Break Revolvers
Chapter IV: Single-Shot Pistols
Chapter V: Early Hand Ejectors (Named Model Revolvers 1896-1957)
Chapter VI: Modern Hand Ejectors (Numbered Model Revolvers 1957-Present)
Chapter VII: Semi-Automatics (Autoloading Pistols)
Chapter VIII: Long Guns
Chapter IX: Commemoratives and Specials
Chapter X: Performance Center Guns
Chapter XI: Air Guns and Projectile Launchers (Gas, Flare, Dart, Line-Throwing)
Chapter XII: Miscellaneous Police and Firearm-Related Items
Chapter XIII: Knives
Chapter XIV: Buckles
Chapter XV: Catalogs and Posters
Chapter XVI: Ammunition
Chapter XVII: Gimcracks and Geegaws
SECTION 3: APPENDICES
S&W Historic Milestones
Serial Number Ranges by Years
Year of Introduction, Early Models
Year of Introduction, Numbered Models
Year of Introduction, Modern Revolvers
Identification Characteristics
Ilustrated Glossary
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