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New S&W books?
What new books on S&W's have been published since 2016 and should be added to the list of useful references that was published in the 4th edition?
Here are the S&W books currently included: - Smith & Wesson, 1857 1945 by Robert Neal and Roy Jinks.
- The History of Smith & Wesson by Roy G. Jinks.
- S&W Collectors Association Journal
- Smith & Wesson Sixguns of the Old West by David Chicoine
- The S&W American Model in US and Foreign Service. By Charles Pate. T
- Smith & Wesson Revolvers: The Pioneer Single Action Models
- by J. E. Parsons.
- Smith & Wesson Handguns by R. C. McHenry and W. F. Roper,
- Smith & Wesson - The Story of the Revolver by Martin Rywell
- The Knives of Smith & Wesson by C.E. Rinke
- America’s Right Arm - The Smith & Wesson Military and Police Revolver by John Henwood
- Twelve Revolvers by Roy Jinks
- Images of America –Smith & Wesson by Roy G. Jinks and Sandra C. Krein
- Artistry in Arms by Roy Jinks
- The S&W Revolver – a Shop Manual by Jerry Kuhnhausen. A well-regarded guide to S&W revolver repair & mechanical function.
- S&W Engraving by Michael Kennelly
- History of Smith & Wesson Firearms by Dean Boorman.
- Blue Book Pocket Guide to Smith & Wesson Firearms & Values by S.P. Fjestad
- Le Smith & Wesson No. 3 by J.-P. Bastie & D. Casanova,
Other gun books
While not focused exclusively on S&Ws, the following books contain material of special interest to Smith and Wesson enthusiasts: - U.S. Handguns of World War II - The Secondary Pistols and Revolvers by Charles W. Pate
- Evolution of the Winchester by R. Bruce McDowell
- Steel Canvas by R. L. Wilson, Firearms Engraving As Decorative Art by Frederic A. Harris, and L. D. Nimschke, Firearms Engraver by R. L. Wilson
- Treasures of the NRA National Firearms Museum by Supica, Wicklund, and Schreier
- 1840-1940 - Cien Anos de Pistolas y Revolveres Espanoles by Juan Luis Calvo & Eduardo Jimenez Sanchez-Malo
- Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West by David Chicoine.
Also, several small books from decades ago that provide insight into Smith & Wesson handguns and target shooting in earlier years. - Burning Powder by Maj. Roy D. Jones and later by Lt. Col. Douglas B. Wesson
- The Pistol and Revolver by A. L. A. Himmelwright
- Pistol and Revolver Shooting from 1945 by Walter F. Roper
- Bullet Holes by D. B. Wesson in 1915
And here are the newer S&W related books that I'm aware of that should be added to the list in the 5th Edition. - Smith & Wesson Engraving by Kennelly
- Gun Barons by Bainbridge
- Colt-Smith & Wesson, a Clash of Arms by Robert Swartz
- The Smith & Wesson Revolver N-Frame Hand Ejector by Pete Roberts
- Some of the Buckles of S&W by Roberts
What else?
Thanks - Jim
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01-13-2024, 03:14 PM
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How about the three volume set by TJ Mullin and Collector Grade? One was called Magnum, about the .357, and one was on k frames while the other was on n frames. Sorry not at bookshelves so can’t look at titles.
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01-13-2024, 04:18 PM
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Not sure if this would be sufficient for S&W reference materials.
I was gifted - Firearms of the Texas Rangers (From the Frontier Era to the Modern Age) by Dukes. UNT Press.
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01-13-2024, 06:40 PM
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Now I’m at my bookshelves:
My Life Journey with S & W - Dwayne Charron
The Kitchen Table Gunsmith, an introduction to smith & Wesson revolver maintenance - Charles W. Gradie
The Shooters Guide to Airweight J Frames - Stephen A. Camp
Smith & Wesson Autos - Duncan Long
Iannamico’s book on the Model 76 sub gun
Sweeney’s Book of Smith & Wesson
Best of Smith & Wesson 2010-2019, by FMG Publications
All of the recent Taffin books have a lot about S& W, too: Book of the 44 caliber, Book of the 45 caliber and book of double action sixguns.
Can you tell I like books, too?
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01-14-2024, 12:14 PM
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One I recently acquired that was a very limited publishing was DB Wessons Scrapbook edited and published by Dave Ballantyne. Not too many in circulation and I was one of the last ones to purchase from Dave. It's fascinating!
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01-16-2024, 02:59 PM
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David Teeters has a 2 volume e-book called Smith & Wesson Handcuff History
The Japanese Chose the Smith & Wesson - I have a hard copy and there is a revised edition available as an e- book
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The Smith & Wesson Magnum Edition, featuring the Cheely collection and notes on the 44 Magnum by Bill Cross and Roy Jinks. Published 2024.
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Cartridge reloading tools of the past.
Chamberlain & Quigley.
The S&W info with assistance from an Australian collector!
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