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THE HISTORY OF SMITH AND WESSON FIREARMS
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This fascinating book provides a detailed history of one of the most
famous, and controversial, firearms manufacturers, and its products.
Smith & Wesson was founded in 1852 by two men, Horace Smith and
Daniel B. Wesson who shared a dream of developing a new type
of firearm, one capable of being fired repeatedly without the annoyance
of having to reload with loose powder, ball, and primer. Their ideas
moved firearms manufacturing out of the muzzleloading era that had dominated
the industry since the invention of the hand cannon in the 14th century.
Since then, the company has produced countless pistols and revolvers
that have become standard issue to police and armed forces throughout
the world, and which have also been used by sport shooters and criminals.
In addition, these famous firearms have been featured in several sensational
Hollywood movies, including Dirty Harry. Complete with more than 200
full-color photographs, this stunning book describes the range of Smith
& Wesson firearms in detail, and features cutaway drawings to show
the mechanisms, along with detailed technical evaluations. As well as
being of interest to enthusiasts and historians, it will be an excellent
reference work and an invaluable guide for collectors. It is part of
a series of books on famous firearms by the same author, which includes
The History of Colt Firearms and The History of Winchester Firearms.
Book Description
The History of Smith & Wesson Firearms provides a fascinating illustrated
history of one of the most legendary names in all gun lore.
Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson were New
Englanders who challenged the domination of Samuel Colt's patented revolver.
The Smith & Wesson Model 1 revolver, using a rimfire cartridge,
went into production in 1856 and was followed in 1862 by the Model 2,
which was mass-produced during the Civil War.
In 1867, Smith & Wesson began a global
sales campaign that brought the company new markets, particularly in
Russia, and established the company, which has always specialized in
revolvers, as one of the world's premier makers of firearms. The History
of Smith & Wesson Firearms takes the story through the years of
the Military and Police .38 (now known as the Model 10) and of the Magnum
cartridge, to today's wide range of products for law-enforcement customers.
This important reference work displays every
Smith & Wesson firearm produced in the past 150 years, all in beautiful
full color. An excellent reference guide, it is a boon to collectors
and firearms enthusiasts alike. (8 1/2 x 11 3/4, 144 pages, color photos)
Dean K. Boorman is president of the Armor and
Arms Club of New York, the "oldest club of collectors in the Western
Hemisphere," which is affiliated with the Metropolitan Museum of
Art. His great uncle, Dr. Bashford Dean, was founder and first curator
of that museum's Arms and Armor Hall, one of the finest collections
in the world. Dean K. Boorman is a member of the prestigious American
Society of Arms Collectors. He is also the author of the acclaimed The
History of Winchester Firearms.
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