{"product_id":"smith-wesson-hand-guns-isbn-9781620877159","title":"Smith \u0026 Wesson Hand Guns","description":"“The story of Smith \u0026amp; Wesson handguns and their evolution is one of the hallowed tales of American firearms’ history,” according to the firearms writer Jim Casada. Anyone who collects Smith \u0026amp; Wessons or is simply interested in their backstory will cherish this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough originally published in 1945, more than half a century ago, \u003ci\u003eSmith \u0026amp; Wesson Hand Guns\u003c\/i\u003e remains the source for Smith \u0026amp; Wesson enthusiasts. It is an authoritative reference and has remained, for over five decades, the cornerstone upon which Smith \u0026amp; Wesson research rests. This work is foundational, supported by sixty-three detailed illustrations showing the handguns, the unique hammer mechanism, and facsimile reproductions of vintage advertising copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first twenty-four chapters of the book, which tell the story of Smith and Wesson and the development of Smith \u0026amp; Wesson handguns, are very informative. After the reader becomes familiar with Smith and Wesson’s history together, as well as their creation of a business, illustrations exhibiting Smith \u0026amp; Wesson handguns will show rather than tell of their magnificence. Finally, descriptions of different caliber guns are given, where readers will gain invaluable information regarding Smith \u0026amp; Wesson handguns. For any Smith \u0026amp; Wesson enthusiast or collector, this work is impossible to put down.","brand":"Skyhorse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48683773296869,"sku":"NP9781620877159","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_b6adcd8d-7807-4ccc-99b4-805c6c9ce927.jpg?v=1775170288","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/smith-wesson-hand-guns-isbn-9781620877159","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}