Smith and wesson book by jim supica kansas

M 193 2 12 secret service issue with matte finish smith. This gun is not to be confused with the 4 blued 195 ss comerative offered first to retired ss employees in the. Jim is author or coauthor of six books on firearms. You can reach us at 7155571688 to get a cash offer on your collection. I thought this was a good spot to post the research and list the resource material that can be verified. Book and jacket with some small indents on rear coverpanel. Jim supica firearms consultant including writing and media. Dust jacket shows a lot of wear with a couple of small pieces missing along the edges, tearing, and discoloration throughout. We buy most titles directly from the publisher and individual authors. In the current 3rd edition 2006 it is described on p. It is my belief that it is a model 1905 3rd change. Photos as i previously mentioned, there are a plethora of fullcolor photos throughout the book.

The first was the 1st model russian the original order design, with the russian ordnance inspector mandating a number of improvements to the design, resulting in the 2nd model russian, with a final revision to the russian design being known as the 3rd model russian. Jim supica prior to taking on oversight of the national firearms museum and nra gun collector programs, jim supica was an antique gun dealer, peddling old iron through his mail order catalog, website and auction business. See our classified ads in current editions ofknife world magazine. The partnership was first founded in 1852 by horace smith 180893 and daniel b. Dec 25, 2010 it is my belief that it is a model 1905 3rd change. My information comes from a roy jinks factory letter dated august 23, 1996 included with the gun. He holds juris doctorate and bachelor degrees from the university of kansas. Standard catalog of smith and wesson by supica, jim. Prior to taking on oversight of the national firearms museum and nra gun collector programs, jim supica was an antique gun dealer, peddling old iron through his mail order catalog, website and auction business. Prior to taking on oversight of the national firearms museum and nra gun collector programs, jim supica was an antique gun dealer, peddling old iron through his mail order catalog, website, and auction business. Most popular newest price low to high price high to low caliber low to high caliber high to low. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Prior to taking on oversight of the nra museums, jim supica was an antique gun dealer, peddling old iron through his mail order catalog, website and auction business.

Includes a range of serial numbers for each year of manufacture. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jims connections. Mar 30, 2007 standard catalog of smith and wesson by jim supica, 9780896892934, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Standard catalog of smith and wesson by jim supica, 9780896892934, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Front and back covers show some wear with discoloration and a couple of. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books and articles on antique and collectible guns and firearms history.

Find all the books, read about the author, and more. View jim supicas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. It has been in production since 1965, and was the first regular production all stainless steel revolver made. Jim supica is the director of the nra museums, including the nra national firearms museum in fairfax va and the nra national sporting arms museum at bass pro shops in springfield mo. Find standard catalog of smith and wesson by supica, jim. Sep 25, 2011 prior to taking on oversight of the national firearms museum and nra gun collector programs, jim supica was an antique gun dealer, peddling old iron through his mail order catalog, website and auction business.

Combat masterpiece page 2 the firearms forum the buying. Early american firearms and their makers business reference. Treasures of the nra national firearms museum by jim supica. M 193 2 12 secret service issue with matte finish i have mentioned owining this revolver a few times and have been questioned by folks saying, i never heard of that. In the past couple years i have picked up two shootergrade, as opposed to minty collectible. You wont receive heavily thumbed shelf copies from us. Aug 31, 2012 prior to taking on oversight of the national firearms museum and nra gun collector programs, jim supica was an antique gun dealer, peddling old iron through his mail order catalog, website, and auction business. Even so, there have been so many model variations it would be a really daunting task to learn it all. The illustrated history of firearms jim supica, doug. The gun was designed as a weapon for law enforcement agencies. The reality of protection is that you never know when youll need it.