Here are some notes from my personal collection of S&W catalogs.
I hope this helps.
TITLE: "THE REVOLVER"
DATE PUBLISHED: 1905-1906 *
PUBLISHER: Chasmar Winchell Press, New York and Pittsburgh
COVER: Black cover, with a embossed picture of a hand holding a model 1905 S&W revolver. The words "THE REVOLVER" are outlined in gold. Catalogue is held together with black string and staples
SIZE: 6-3/8" x 6-1/8"
NUMBER OF PAGES: 48 pages, all printed
DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: Pages 1 thru 9 give a short history of the development of the handgun and includes pictures Smith & Wesson had painted for them.
Pages 10 and 11 give reasons why their revolver is superior to all others.
Page 12 tells of the finish on their guns.
Page 13 tells of their pearl stocks and cautions the buyer of inferior stocks that are fitted to their arms after they leave the factory.
Pages 14 & 15 cover various types of engraving they offer.
Pages 16 & 17 describe target shooting.
Pages 18 thru 23 give general information.
Pages 24 & 25 show the .38 Single Action revolvers, models 1880 and 1891.(interesting note, the 1880 pictured is a Mexican model)
Pages 26 & 27 show the .44 Single Action.
Pages 28 & 29 show the .32 & .38 Double Action revolvers.
Pages 30 & 31 show the .44 Double Action revolver.
Pages 32 thru 35 detail the line of hammerless safety revolvers.
Pages 36 & 37 give directions for operating the Hand Ejectors.
Pages 38 & 39 cover the .22 and .32 Hand Ejectors.
Pages 40 & 41 cover the .38 military models 1902 and 1905
Page 42 shows the Single Shot target pistol.
Page 43 shows the single shot target barrel and target stocks.
Page 44 shows special target sights.
Page 45 shows revolver cases.
Pages 46 & 47 detail reloading instructions, and show reloading tools.
Page 48 contains the index
* This catalog contains a price list dated March 1, 1909. It also has a supplement which introduces the 44 Hand Ejector and the 38 Perfected Model. The color of these two items is pink
TITLE: "THE REVOLVER" (SEE NOTE)
DATE PUBLISHED: 1905-1906
PUBLISHER: CHASMAR WINCHELL PRESS NEW YORK AND PITTSBURGH
COVER: Color black. Pictured is a hand holding a model 1905 S&W revolver the words "THE REVOLVER" are outlined in gold. This catalog is held together with a black string and staples
SIZE: 6-3/8" X 6-1/8"
NUMBER OF PAGES: 48 all are printed.
Description of contents: Pages 1 thru 9 give a short history of the development of the handgun and includes pictures Smith & Wesson had painted for them.
Pages 10 and 11 give reasons why their revolver is superior to all others.
Page 12 tells of the finish on their guns.
Page 13 tells of their pearl stocks and cautions the buyer of inferior stocks that are fitted to their arms after they leave the factory.
Pages 14 & 15 cover various types of engraving offered.
Pages 16 & 17 describe target shooting.
Pages 18 thru 23 give general information.
Pages 24 & 25 show the .38 single action revolvers, models 1880 and 1891. (an interesting note, the 1880 pictured Is A Mexican Model.)
Pages 26 & 27 show the .44 Single Action.
Pages 28 & 29 show the .32 & .38 Double Action Revolvers.
Pages 30 & 31 show the .44 Double Action Revolver.
Pages 32 Thru 35 describe and picture the line of hammerless safety revolvers.
Pages 36 & 37 give directions for operating hand ejectors.
Pages 38 & 39 cover the .22 and .32 hand ejectors.
Pages 40 & 41 cover the .38 Military Models 1902 And 1905.
Page 42 shows the single shot target pistol.
Page 43 shows the single shot target barrel and target stocks.
Page 44 shows special target sights.
Page 45 shows revolver cases.
Pages 46 & 47 detail reloading instructions, and show reloading tools
Page 48 contains the index
This catalog is the same as the earlier 1905 1906 catalog.
This catalog contains a Dec. 1, 1910 price list.
Color of the price list is pink.
TITLE: "THE REVOLVER
DATE PUBLISHED: 1908-19?? *
PUBLISHER: Chasmar Winchell Press New York
COVER: The layout is the same as 1905-1906 catalog.
The color changes to this catalog is as follows. The color of the catalog is green.
"The Revolver" is in red and outlined in silver. The hand with the revolver is in red.
Catalog is held together with a black string and staples.
SIZE: 6-1/2" X 6"
NUMBER OF PAGES: 44 total pages, 40 printed pages.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: Missing from this catalog are the .38 Single Action revolvers (model's 1880 & 1891). Also missing is the extra single shot target barrel for the models mentioned above.
Page 38 shows the .44 Military Model 1908 (Triplelock). An interesting note, this catalog offers it with a 6 1/2" barrel only, the price list carries pricing for models with a 4, 5 or 6 1/2 " barrel. It also prices a 6 1/2 " target model. (not shown in the catalog.
Page 40 shows the .22 Single Shot Perfected new target pistol (replacing the .22, .32 & .38 single shot target models shown in the earlier catalogs)
Page 41 covers special target sights and hollow brass handled screwdriver. The corresponding numbers for each pictured item is missing.
Page 42 contains the index.
Pages 1, 2, 43 & 44 are blank.
* Included is a 7" x 10" pink price list dated, Dec. 1, 1910.
Included is a 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" pink single sided flyer entitled,
"NOW READY FOR DELIVERY SMITH & WESSON .22 PERFECTED WITH SQUARE HANDLE."
This is green catalog 1
TITLE: "THE REVOLVER"
DATE PUBLISHED: 1907-1908
PUBLISHER: CHASMAR WINCHELL PRESS NEW YORK AND PITTSBURGH
COVER: The layout is the same as the 1905 catalog, except for the following.
Cover color is green.
The words "THE REVOLVER", are in black, outlined in gold. The hand and the revolver are in black. The catalog is held together with a black string and staples.
SIZE: 6-1/2" X 6-1/8"
NUMBER OF PAGES: 48, 44 printed.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: Basically the same as 1905 1906 catalogue with the following exceptions,
Page 26 shows the .38 Double Action Perfected Model.
Page 28 shows the 44 Double Action Frontier Model, the last large frame break top revolvers.
Page 40 shows the 44 Military Model 1908 "New Century". This gun was offered in 4" 5" & 6 1/2" barrel lengths. Later catalogs offer it in 6 1/2" only.
Page 42 contains an error in the title. The title reads ".38 Military, Models 1902 and 1905. The picture and text are for the .22 Single Shot Target Pistol.
Page 43 shows the Single Shot Target Barrel and Target Stocks. They no longer offer their combination gun, but do make reference to applying the interchangeable barrel to the .38 Single Action revolver models 1880 & 1891.
Page 44 Shows special order target sights and the brass-handled hollow screwdriver.
* Included is a 7" x 10" pink price list dated, March. 1, 1910.
This is green catalog 2
TITLE: "THE REVOLVER"
DATE PUBLISHED: 1907-1908 *
PUBLISHER: CHASMAR WINCHELL PRESS NEW YORK AND PITTSBURGH
COVER: The layout is the same as the1905 catalog, except for the following: cover color is green.
The words "THE REVOLVER" are in black, outlined in gold.
The hand and the revolver are in black. The catalog is held together with a black string.
SIZE: 6-1/2" X 6-1/8"
NUMBER OF PAGES: 48, of which 44 are printed.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: Basically the same as 1905 1906 catalogue with the following exceptions,
Page 26 shows the .38 Double Action Perfected Model.
Page 28 shows the 44 Double Action Frontier Model, the last large frame break top revolvers.
Page 40 shows the 44 Military Model 1908 "New Century". This gun was offered in 4" 5" & 6 1/2" barrel lengths. Later catalogs offer it in 6 1/2" only.
Page 42 contains an error in the title. The title reads " .38 Military, Models 1902 and 1905. The picture and text are for the .22 Single Shot Target Pistol.
Page 43 shows the Single Shot Target Barrel and Target Stocks. They no longer offer their combination gun, but do make reference to applying the interchangeable barrel to the .38 Single Action revolver models 1880 & 1891.
PAGES 1,46, 47 & 48 are blank.
* Included is a pink price list dated, July 1, 1912. It measures 7" x 10".
This is green catalog 3
TITLE: "THE REVOLVER
DATE PUBLISHED: 1909-1912 *
PUBLISHER: CHASMAR WINCHELL PRESS NEW YORK
COVER: The layout and color is the same as 1907-1908, except the "THE REVOLVER" is in red and outlined in silver. The hand and the revolver are also in red.
It is held together with a black string and staples.
SIZE: 6-1/2" X 6"
NUMBER OF PAGES: 44 total pages, 41 printed pages.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: Items missing from this catalog are the 38 Single Action Revolvers (model's 1880 & 1891). Also missing is the extra single shot target barrel for the 1891 model.
Page 38 shows the .44 Military Model 1908 (Triplelock). An interesting note, this catalog offers it with a 6 1/2" barrel only, the price list prices models with a 4, 5 or 6 1/2 " barrel, it also prices a 6 1/2 " target model. (not shown in the catalog).
Page 40 shows the 22 single shot perfected new target pistol (replacing the .22, .32 & .38 single shot target models shown in the earlier catalogs)
Page 41 covers special target sights and hollow brass handled screwdriver. The corresponding numbers for each pictured item is missing. Previous catalogs had them shown
Page 42 contains the index.
PAGES 43 & 44 ARE BLANK.
* Included is a pink price list dated OCT. 15, 1912. It measures 7" X 10".
This is green catalog 4
TITLE: "THE REVOLVER
DATE PUBLISHED: 1909-1912 * (REVISED EDITION)
PUBLISHER: AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, NEW YORK
COVER: Layout and color are the same as 1907-1908, except the words "THE REVOLVER" is in red and its outlined in silver. The hand with the revolver is also red. This catalog is held together with a green string and staples. They previously had black string.
SIZE: 6-1/2" X 6"
NUMBER OF PAGES: 44 total 41 printed pages.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: Exactly the same as the earlier catalog, except for the following three things.
No. 1, type set is different. This catalog is printed by a different publisher.
No 2, on page 20 & 21. Under the heading "orders" they have dropped the following from the text. "Goods will be sent by express C.O.D. Only on receipt of one third value of shipment to guarantee us against loss in case they are for any reason refused".
No. 3, page 41. The special target sights have a corresponding number to go along with the numbered description.
* Included is a pink price list dated OCT. 15, 1912. It measures 7" X 10".
This catalog has its original 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" brown mailing envelope.
This is green catalog 5
TITLE: "THE REVOLVER
DATE PUBLISHED: 1909-1912 * (REVISED EDITION)
PUBLISHER: AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, NEW YORK
COVER: LAYOUT AND COLOR This is the same as 1907-1908, except the words "THE REVOLVER" are in red and its outlined in silver. The hand with the revolver is also red. This catalog is held together with a green string. They previously had black string.
SIZE: 6-1/2" X 6"
NUMBER OF PAGES: 44 total 41 printed pages.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: This is exactly the same as the earlier catalog, with the following three exceptions.
No. 1, type set is different. This catalog is printed by a different publisher.
No 2, on page 20 & 21. Under the heading "orders" they have dropped the following from the text. "goods will be sent by express c.o.d. only on receipt of one third value of shipment to guarantee us against loss in case they are for any reason refused".
No. 3, page 41. The special target sights have a corresponding number to go along with the numbered description.
* has a pink 7" x 10" July 1, 1913 price list.
This is green catalog 6
