The 1965 models stainless steel production proved so popular that there was a waiting list at gunshops for up to six. Jim supica firearms consultant including writing and media. Books by jim supica author of standard catalog of smith. Book and jacket with some small indents on rear coverpanel. In this highlyanticipated, detailed revision of a classic work, authors jim supica and richard nahas present a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of smith and wes. Includes a range of serial numbers for each year of manufacture. Covers all the common problems from cracked frames to poor timing and excess endshake.
Jim is author or coauthor of six books on firearms. Spellacy, with whom were barbara frederick and, on the brief, richard s. In the past couple years i have picked up two shootergrade, as opposed to minty collectible. Inspector mouse by bernard stone and ralph steadman. Jacket with wear and short creases at corners and spineends, but no chips or tears. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Most popular newest price low to high price high to low caliber low to high caliber high to low. Sc 16465 borden, norcott, palmer, zarella and klaczak, js. Argued march 21officially released october 9, 2001 counsel bourke g. Jim smiths top 10 funny books for kids the guardian. Alhough undated, i suspect the informaton was from around 1988 based on the model variations covered.
Wesson 18251906 in norwich, connecticut, to make leveraction volcanic repeating handguns firing caseless selfconsuming bullets that venture failed, however, and the two men established a second partnership in 1856 in. Jim supica firearms consultant including writing and. Photos as i previously mentioned, there are a plethora of fullcolor photos throughout the book. This work provides easytolocate listings organized by model ad year of manufacture to quickly.
Standard catalog of smith and wesson by supica, jim. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Dec 12, 20 jim smith s top 10 funny books for kids. With a major effect on both law enforcement and sporting markets the 686 has become one of the most popular revolvers ever made. Wesson first became acquainted while working as subcontractors supervising the manufacturing of different firearms at the robbins and lawrence company in windsor, vermont. Find standard catalog of smith and wesson by supica, jim. It has been in production since 1965, and was the first regular production all stainless steel revolver made. Over the next 154 years, the company grew to be one of the most innovative and respected firearms. Smith wesson collectors association journal abebooks. Excellent condition throughout t for sale by jays gun on gunsamerica 994368004.
Over the next 154 years, the company grew to be one of the most innovative and respected firearms manufacturers in the world. View jim raes profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Rear panel of jacket also has more prominent dampstaining. Nahas, richard standard catalog of smith and wesson can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes from.
It was the same with this book a funny way to find more out about girls. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. The following 43 pages are in this category, out of 43 total. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jims connections and. The partnership was first founded in 1852 by horace smith 180893 and daniel b. Horace smith and daniel baird wesson shared a dream of manufacturing a firearm that could fire repeatedly, using a new and selfcontained cartridge. Now, after more than 160 years in existence, the company created by their eventual partnership is one of the most wellrespected of its kind. Pate an amazing compilation of data about this classic largeframe revolver, including historical background, u. Since the lockwork is essentially the same on all smiths, the information in this book applies to j, k, l and n frame guns, from prewwii models to current numbered models. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Tan colored stiff paper wraps with black text on upper, no defects, no chips or tears. Hes written numerous articles on gun collecting, including prior to taking on oversight of the national firearms museum and nra gun collector programs, jim supica was an antique gun dealer, peddling old iron through his mail order catalog, website and auction business. Wesson 18251906 in norwich, connecticut, to make leveraction volcanic repeating handguns firing caseless selfconsuming bullets.
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