SMITH & WESSON ENGRAVING

Kennelly, Michael J.

ISBN 10: 1931464820 / ISBN 13: 9781931464826

Published by Andrew Mowbray Publishers, 2018

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404 pages. Huge volume. 9.25" x 12.25". Over 1,400 stunning detailed color photographs of the world's finest engraved Smith & Wesson handguns. From the earliest days of Smith & Wesson, engraving was always an integral part of the company's offerings. It was not enough for a firearm to be functional -- it also had to be beautiful. Early factory engravers included Richard Bates Inshaw, F.W. Martin, L.D. Nimschke and Gustave Young. Smith & Wesson also used independent contractors to embellish their revolvers. The Smith & Wesson engraving tradition continued into the 20th century, and many of the company's iconic large-frame swing-out-cylinder revolvers became favored canvasses for some of the century's most imaginative and talented decorative artists. The factory continues to maintain a custom engraving shop today, producing truly remarkable work on a regular basis for customers all over the world. Smith & Wesson Engraving is a joyous celebration of the work of these master firearms engravers. The very finest examples of their work are illustrated here. A truly beautiful and outstanding new reference book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: SMITH & WESSON ENGRAVING
• Publisher: Andrew Mowbray Publishers
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931464820
• ISBN 13: 9781931464826
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • GUNS FIREARMS SHOOTING
  • FIREARMS GUN ENGRAVING
  • GUNMAKERS ARMS MAKERS

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Synopsis

This book is a joyous celebration of artistry in arms from the Company s founding until today presenting all of the exceptional firearms by Smith & Wesson, as well as the men and women who created them. No expense has been spared in identifying the very best examples, wherever they happen to be, and illustrating them with large, dramatic views that are stunning in their detail and clarity. The finest collections are represented here, including the factory s very own museum pieces. In all, 1,413 color photographs will take you on a journey across generations of decorated revolvers, finally giving engraved Smith & Wessons the attention that they so richly deserve. Hardcover with dustjacket; 9 x 12 ; 404 pages; 1,413 color photos.