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Old 04-21-2021, 09:03 PM
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I'm seeing the "Standard Catalog of Smith&Wesson 4th Edition on Amazon for $50. Is this the one to get? If not what?
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Simple answer is yes.
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Yes also Neal and Jinks Smith and Wesson is one others have recommended I do not have that one yet....
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Yes. I think edition 4 is the latest.
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The History of Smith & Wesson by Roy Jinks, is another must. Ed
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Notice the name Jinks keeps popping up? There is a very good reason for that! Any modern book on S&W's will be by him, or quote him extensively!

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yes,thats the Bible for Smiths. FWIW,listed prices are usually out of date,due to way they are accruing in value almost daily
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Just found an old copy online for $40 happy happy happy...
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