[JackCrow]

Well, my first very own thread!

I would like to educate myself about the history of S&W revolvers and learn about all the different models.

Could you folks suggest some good books for me (the more pictures the better!:D)

Thanks much!

[OPOEFC]

Jack, The "Bible" for S&W collectors is "The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd edit. by Nahas & Supica. Next is probably "Smith & Wesson 1857-1945" by Neal & Jinks, "The History of Smith & Wesson" by Jinks, "Smith & Wesson American Model" by Pate and then "Smith & Wesson Revolvers" by Parsons. Get those 5 books, read them, and you will know 90%+ of all there is to know about collecting S&Ws. There are numerous other books, however they don't hold a candle to the above 5 books, in my opinion. Ed.

[Old Fuff]

Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd. Ed.; by Jim Supica & Richard Nahas.

History of Smith & Wesson; by Roy G. Jinks (Obtain from author at S&W factory.

Smith & Wesson - 1857-1945; by Robert J. Neal & Roy G. Jinks (Out of print but available used).

Images of America - Smith & Wesson; by Roy G. Jinks & Sandra C. Krein (History of S&W Company).

[ArchAngelCD]

I would suggest starting with the newely released Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd Edition.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/089689293X/bookstorenow79-20

[JackCrow]

Fantastic!

Thank you so much for the advice, got me some serious 'readin up' to do!

[22-rimfire]

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson is the place to start. I'm not a big Smith person, but I have the book (several editions).

[SJshooter]

Let me just beat a dead horse by also recommending the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson.

Please make sure you get the new 3rd edition - which has color photos where the 2nd had b&w. You will LOVE this book and find yourself opening it frequently to answer literally any question you have about S&W guns. So much information and all so fabulously presented. A must.

[Rexster]

"No Second Place Winner" by Bill Jordan is an inexpensive gem that has some good stuff on certain models of S&W revolvers, relating to peace officer use of revolvers in the 1930's-1960's era, including the Combat Magnum, later termed the M19, and the development of the .41 Magnum.

[Matt King]

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd. Edition.; by Jim Supica & Richard Nahas is the best place to start, in my opinion. I am glad that all the pictures are in color now!

[zoom6zoom]

You can also order the SCS&W directly from the author and he will sign it for you -
http://armchairgunshow.com/scsw.htm

[Checkman]

The 1st Edition of the Standard Smith and Wesson Catalog.












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Okay Just kidding. Get the 3rd Edition.:neener: