BO1957 SMITH & WESSON AMERICAN MODEL

Written by Charles W. Pate. An amazing compilation of data about the S&W American, including historical background, U.S.Army and Navy experiments and purchases, civilian and foreign government use, accessories and ammunition. Also covers the exotic Russian contracts an the various models of the S&W #3. Contains previously unpublished archival information, including a staggering array of historically identified pistols and serial number ranges for rare types. Color hb w/dj. 8 1/2 X 11, 408 pages with over 700 illustrations.