Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description

Vol.1 #1 1969-07-1 Jinks Roy Notes from the archives of S&W

Contents of S&W archives, early shipping records, odd calibers found in New Model #3’s

Vol.2 #1 1970-01-1 Jinks Roy S&W Collectors News Manufacture dates of Model 1’s, 2nd Quality guns, Gutta Percha cases purchased

Vol.2 #2 1970-03-1 Jinks Roy S&W Collectors News Forming the SWCA, Frames on the Americans, Model 2 Army, Birth of the Model 61

Vol.2 #3 1970-05-1 Jinks Roy S&W Collectors News New Model #3’s shipped to Japan, other interesting serial number Model #3’s

Vol.2 #4 1970-07-1 Jinks Roy S&W returns to Las Vegas S&W display at the Sept 1970 Las Vegas gun show

Vol.2 #4 1970-07-2 Jinks Roy Plans for the formation of a S&W Collectors Association

Proposal for meeting at the Las Vegas show

Vol.2 #4 1970-07-3 Jinks Roy S&W Shoulder Stocks S&W shoulder stocks for Revolving Rifle, Model 3 American, New Model #3 and Saw Handle Models

Vol.2 #5 1970-09-1 Jinks Roy S&W Collectors News

Vol.2 #5 1970-09-2 Jinks Roy New Information on the .38-40 Double Action

Section left out of Neal & Jinks “S&W Handguns 1857 to 1945”

Vol.2 #5 1970-09-3 Jinks Roy A rare barrel length for the New Model #3

Rare barrel lengths for New Model #3 and 3rd Model Ladysmith

Vol.2 #5 1970-09-4 Jinks Roy New Model Russian .44 Henry Rim Fire Conversions

New Model Russians converted to .44 Henry Rim Fire

Vol.2 #5 1970-09-5 Jinks Roy An unusual Double Eagle Mark

Mark found on Old & New Model Russians

Vol.2 #6 1970-11-1 Jinks Roy Formation of a S&WCA Discussion of association, its purpose and photograph of original meeting attendees

Vol.2 #6 1970-11-2 Jinks Roy S&W Exhibits at 3rd Annual Hartford gun show

Gustav Young engraved New Model #3 pictures

Vol.3 #1 1971-02-1 Jinks Roy Model 3 American Supplied Information discovered on Model 3 Americans supplied to

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description to Argentina the Argentine government, serial # range and caliber.

Vol.3 #1 1971-02-2 Jinks Roy IRS Ruling 70-517 ATF reclassification of S&W revolvers with shoulder stocks

Vol.3 #1 1971-02-3 Jinks Roy Model Names Suggested model name changes for consistency purposes

Vol.3 #1 1971-02-4 Various Comments from Collectors and Random Notes

Variation of the Mexican Model, 2nd Model Ladysmith, faked engraved guns, French purchase of New Model 1 ½’s , first model S&W adopted by a Police Dept. the Model 2 Army

Vol.3 #1 1971-02-5 Sellers Frank Unusual Markings List of marks used by major distributor Schuyler, Hartley and Graham to identify guns shipped to specific dealers/agents

Vol.3 #1 1971-02-6 Neal Robert Three Pirates Catalog Discussion of the contents of a rarely found complete 1913 catalog containing details re the making of a S&W revolver - number of operations, inspections etc.

Vol.3 #1 1971-02-7 Jinks Roy S&W Accessories Great discussion (with many pictures) on the items which accompanied S&W products including Wipers, Screwdrivers, Reloading Tools, Holsters and belts.

Vol.3 #2 1971-05-1 Sellers Frank A new look at infringements and Evasions Part 1

Discussion of infringements and evasions of the Rollin White revolver patent with a detailed list of those responsible, includes many drawings.

Vol.3 #2 1971-05-1 Jinks Roy More Notes on the Argentine Models

Further discoveries in the Argentine relating to ammunition and to guns shipped via Hartley and Graham

Vol.3 #2 1971-05-1 Jinks Roy Some notes on fancy .44 Double Actions

Serial #’s of interesting .44 DA’s from the shipping records

Vol.3 #3 1971-10-1 Jinks Roy Important New Model #3’s Serial #’s of New Model #3’s shipped to famous or interesting people.

Vol.4 #1 1972-01-1 Sellers Frank A new look at infringements and Evasions Part 2 The Legal Infringers

Further discussion of infringements and evasions of the Rollin White revolver patent focusing on revolvers of The Bacon Manufacturing Co.

Vol.4 #1 1972-01-2 Jinks Roy Daniel Baird Wesson Short biography of D.B.Wesson

Vol.4 #1 1972-01-3 Neal Robert The 1902-1903 S&W Prints Addendum to Neal & Jinks book discussing the 12 prints

Vol.4 #1 1972-01-4 Various Comments from Collectors .32 Safety First Model, Model No.2 Second Model, Backward Barrel Stamping and Metallic Flush Valves with diagrams

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description

Vol.4 #2 1972-02-1 Norton Calhoun S&W New Model #3 Serial # 17883 .22 Long Rifle

Single shot conversion by A O Neidner, Malden MA

Vol.4 #2 1972-02-2 Jinks Roy Barrel Markings on early .32 Safety Hammerless 1st Model

Discussion of barrel markings on 2 inch or bicycle model observed by Bill Orr.

Vol.4 #2 1972-02-3 Jinks Roy The Russian Contract Guns Detailed background on the individual Russian contracts

Vol.4 #3 1972-07-1 Howard Robert Conservation of Collections How to protect and conserve your S&W firearms

Vol.4 #3 1972-07-2 Curtis Ron Model 2 Army Research into the types of Model 2 Army observed, production figures. Much detail, including pictures, drawings and production table.

Vol.4 #4 1972-12-1 Jinks Roy S&W Texas State Prison Military & Police Revolvers

Discussion of Texas State prison guns sold to the public

Vol.4 #4 1972-12-2 Jinks Roy S&W Model Designations Table of Model numbers, descriptions and calibers

Vol.5 1&2 1973-03-1 Jinks Roy S&W Blade Savers – Wesson Products Division of S&W

Description of the Wesson Products Division blade savers and other odd items

Vol.5 1&2 1973-03-2 Jinks Roy The S&W .45 Special Debate about what is/was the .45 Special

Vol.5 1&2 1973-03-3 Sellers Frank The Vendetti Myth Discussion of the Vendetti and Volcanic pistols

Vol.5 1&2 1973-03-4 Jinks Roy Letters, Treasury Department Letter listing firearms proposed as Antiques and Curios and Relics (C&R) to Treasury Dept., plus Treasury response.

Vol.5 #3 1973-11-1 Neal Bob Hints to Amateur Gunsmiths Do’s and don’ts of home gunsmithing plus tables of parts and screws for small-frame single actions and Number 3’s.

Vol.5 #3 1973-11-2 Hudson Lloyd US Military Arms Inspectors Marking for S&W’s

List of arms inspectors initials found of pre 1918 S&W’s

Vol.5 #3 1973-11-3 Jinks Roy Serial Number Ranges of Various S&W Models

List of S&W models, calibers, dates and serial number series.

Vol.5 #3 1973-11-4 Jinks Roy Letter Treasury Department Acceptance of Model 40 Light rifle and Clement Pistol Carbine as Curio and Relic (C&R)

Vol.5 #4 1973-12-1 Howard Robert Some notes on Powders, Primers and Corrosion

Discussion of corrosive effects of some powders and primers

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.6 #1 1974-06-1 Norton Calhoun Adventures in Ballistics Testing your revolvers in your swimming pool – a must read

article!!

Vol.6 #2 1974-09-1 Jinks Roy Heavenly Handguns or Guns for Religious Justice

4 Groups of New Model No.3’s purchased by ministers in 1893 and 1894

Vol.6 #2 1974-09-2 Jinks Roy U.S. Express Company revolver

Discussion of the .38 Safety Hammerless shipped ot the U.S. Express Company including serial #’s

Vol.6 #2 1974-09-3 Hudson Lloyd Additional Information on S&W Publications – Part 1

Addendum to Neal & Jinks on publications relating to, or including information on, S&W’s

Vol.6 #2 1974-09-4 De Rose Peter Information Exchange Request for information on .38/200 British Military & Police marked “Osterreich Polizei”

Vol.6 #3 1974-11-1 Jinks Roy New Model 3 Australian Australian government purchase of New Model 3’s and shoulder stocks for the colonial police with serial numbers. Discussion of undelivered guns.

Vol.6 #3 1974-11-2 Various Information Exchange Request for info on .38 New departures Fourth Model by Lloyd Hudson, responses to Peter De Rose’s request on Austrian marked .38/200.

Vol.6 #3 1974-11-3 Capps Dick New information on an Old New Model No. 3

Acquisition of a number of Japanese New Model No.3’s and research into their origin, table of serial numbers

Vol.6 #3 1974-11-4 Neal Bob Additional Information on S&W Publications – Part 2

Further additions to publications relating to S&W’s, collated by Bob Neal as an addendum to Neal & Jinks

Vol.6 #3 1974-11-5 Jinks Roy Picture contest Pictures of antiques from Richard R. Wagner’s collection

Vol.6 #4 1974-12-1 Jinks Roy S&W in the Scientific American – 1880

Article on the manufacture of revolvers featuring the S&W factory from 1880 Scientific American journal

Vol.6 #4 1974-12-2 Marinetto Mario Horace Smith’s Obituary Excellent obituary of Horace Smith from the Springfield Morning Union January 16th 1893.

Vol.6 #4 1974-12-3 Various Information Exchange Don Helser requested info on a .357 Magnum pin perhaps used as a sales promotion in the 1930’s. Bill Croxton sought help with “555” stampings on a 1st Model American

Vol.7 #1 1975-07-1 Norton Calhoun An Annie Oakley Story Discovery of 4 Annie Oakley guns and the story behind their acquisition.

Vol.7 #1 1975-07-2 Jinks Roy More Annie Oakley Guns Picture of 3 more Annie Oakley guns

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.7 #1 1975-07-3 Jinks Roy Picture Contest Results James Shaffer wins contest, list of gun.

Vol.7 #1 1975-07-4 Stuckslager Mike

Another Picture Contest – S&W or Copy?

Many antiques pictured, including some S&W’s

Vol.7 #2 1975-10-1 Jinks Roy S&W Model 1940 Light Rifle Factory letter description of the 1940 Light Rifle including diagrams and production figures

Vol.7 #2 1975-10-2 Mitchell Loren My Sleeping Beauty Acquiring a Gustav Young engraved New Model #3

Vol.7 #2 1975-10-3 Jinks Roy Price, Redmand and Sons? Seeking information on British shipped New Model No.3’s stamped P.R. & S. Joint Patents

Vol.7 #2 1975-10-4 Jinks Roy Production Change? Information sought on a peculiar model

Vol.7 #2 1975-10-5 Howard Robert Casing for the S&W Small-Frame Single-Action Revolvers: Study in Progress

Guttapercha, M.W. Robinson, Mahogany, Rosewood, Hartley & Graham and other cases used for small-frame single action revolvers – many pictures.

Vol.7 #3 1975-11-1 Jinks Roy Model 1 Third Issue – Serial Number versus Date

Table of Serial Numbers produced by date from a sales transaction book in Roy’s collection.

Vol.7 #3 1975-11-2 Hart Bill William S Hart Remembers and Old Friend

Letter and gun sent by movie star William S Hart to theatre owner Louis Tepper.

Vol.7 #3 1975-11-3 Jinks Roy A Rare S&W Accessory Half moon clips for the Model of 1917 .45 ACP caliber, how they were stored and shipped.

Vol.7 #3 1975-11-4 Jinks Roy Changes in Stainless Models New sights and barrel lengths on current S&W models

Vol.7 #4 1975-12-1 Jinks Roy 22/32 Bekeart Background to the Bekeart model, table of serial numbers for the original order to Phil Bekeart.

Vol.7 #4 1975-12-2 Jinks Roy Model 3 Schofield – A note of interest

Lowest serial number Schofield Roy had lettered

Vol.7 #4 1975-12-3 Jinks Roy A Page from S&W’s Past Interview notes with Alfred James, employed from 1903-1962. Much anecdotal information on the company and individuals.

Vol.8 #1 1976-01-1 Jinks Roy S&W Single Shot Description of single shots, particularly location of serial #’s

Vol.8 #1 1976-01-2 Jinks Roy .32 Hand Ejector First model Table of serial numbers shipped to Jersey City Police dept.

Vol.8 #1 1976-01-3 Jinks Roy .32 Double Action Letter to Charlie Pate on identification of .32 Double Action with Arabic markings

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.8 #1 1976-01-4 Croxton William Presentation S&W of Vice

Admiral Leigh Noyes, U.S. Navy deceased

Purchase of a 1905 .38 Military & Police revolver presented to Leigh Noyes in 1906. With various letters of provenance.

Vol.8 #1 1976-01-5 Jinks Roy Model 19 Serial Number Information

Letter to Bob Neal on early serial numbers of Model 19’s

Vol.9 #1 1977-01-1 Neal Bob The Third S&W Pocket Auto Discussion of a possible 3rd model S&W Automatic with pictures of gauges

Vol.9 #1 1977-01-2 Mitchell Loren New Model #3 Mystery Solved

New model #3’s shipped to U.S. government in 1890 and explanation of “the Heavenly Guns”.

Vol.9 #1 1977-01-3 Eklund Verne S&W Model 1 ½ First and Second Issue Revolvers

Detailed preliminary survey results for members Model 1 ½ First and Second Issues.

Vol.9 #1 1977-01-4 Ogan Ronald A Target Shooters Gift Presentation Single Action New Model No.3’s from Ira Paine to Walter Winans

Vol.9 #1 1977-01-5 Howard Robert Casing and Boxes for the .32 Single Action

Boxes produced for the .32 Single Action

Vol.9 #1 1977-01-6 Various Letters of Interest Letters from Charlie Pate on military marked revolvers along with Roy’s response.

Vol.10 #1 1978-01-1 Lea Rich The Strange Sage of Alphabet Mainsprings

The origins of large frame short action target revolvers

Vol.10 #1 1978-01-2 Jinks Roy Two Special Groups of New model #3’s

Discussion of two groups of New Model #3’s

Vol.10 #1 1978-01-3 Jinks Roy Parts List and Cost of Manufacture of Model 3 American

Detailed list of parts, name of the contactor who manufactured them and their cost per unit. No date.

Vol.10 #1 1978-01-4 Unknown Excerpts – Document No.54 Discussion of Gutta Percha and it’s potential uses.

Vol.10 #1 1978-01-5 Unknown The S&W Model 1 ½ Single Action

Description of the Model ½ Single Action with drawings.

Vol.10 #1 1978-01-6 Unknown S&W Assures Future by Meeting Challenges

Looks to be general factory publicity material on production of a 9mm K frame revolver.

Vol.10 #1 1978-01-7 Pate Charlie A Study of S&W’s Model 3 Schofields

Military documents related to numbers of Schofields supplied by year, government inspection procedures, observed markings and conclusions.

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.10 #1 1978-01-8 Jinks Roy The .30 caliber Carbine

Experimental Revolvers Detail of experiments conducted at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in 1944 on M&P revolvers chambered in .30 caliber.

Vol.10 #1 1978-01-9 Jinks Roy The S&W Baby Russian and It’s Development

Development of the pocket model Russian.

Vol.10 #1 1978-01-10 Jinks Roy S&W releases a small group of Special Guns

Factory sell off of special productions guns including Model 45 in .22 caliber Military and Police, Model 50 Chiefs Special Target and Model 60-1 three inch stainless Chiefs Special

Vol.10 #1 1978-01-11 Unknown Obituary for Dan Wesson Detail of Dan Wesson’s life, career in S&W and own brand.

Vol.11 #1 1979-03-1 Unknown $80,000 S&W Supports Olympic Shooters

Factory publicity release on auction for an engraved Model 629 that raised $80,000 for the U.S. Olympic team.

Vol.11 #1 1979-03-2 Unknown Engraving – A Work of Art Factory publicity release on S&W engraving capability

Vol.11 #1 1979-03-3 Unknown New Nyclad Ammunition Factory publicity release on S&W Nyclad ammunition

Vol.11 #1 1979-03-4 Pate Charlie The Baltimore City Police Baby Russians

Discussion of the Baby Russians supplied to the Baltimore City Police including serial numbers and markings.

Vol.11 #2 1979-06-1 Jinks Roy Serial Numbers of S&W Revolvers Manufactured prior to January 1 1899

List of guns classified as antiques and correspondence with BATF over Curio & Relics (C&R) classification.

Vol.11 #2 1979-06-2 Jinks Roy Boston Police Dept .38 Double Actions

Shipments of guns to Boston P.D. including serial numbers and dates.

Vol.11 #2 1979-06-3 Jinks Roy Production Costs of .32 CF S&W 1 ½ Single Action

Table from Roy’s records showing the 1880 cost of producing each part for the .32 CF 1 ½ Single Action

Vol.11 #2 1979-06-4 Jinks Roy Letter on Model 63 Description of Model 63 development incl. serial numbers

Vol.11 #2 1979-06-5 Jinks Roy Letter from Smithsonian on Model 3 Russian 3rd Model

Letter from curator at the Smithsonian asking for clarification of an unusual Model 3, along with Roy’s response

Vol.11 #2 1979-06-6 Jinks Roy S&W Police Commemorative Article from Roy on the Texas Ranger Commemorative and the beginning of police commemoratives in general.

Vol.11 #3 1979-09-1 Chamberlain W British Gov .357 Magnums Possible .357 magnums shipped to UK Gov for evaluation

Vol.11 #3 1979-09-2 Jinks Roy The Rarest of the .35 Autos The 6 inch .35 Auto.

Vol.11 #3 1979-09-3 Jinks Roy Collecting Police Department Models

Excerpt from the Nashville Union and American , many examples and lots of pictures

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.11 #4 1979-12-1 Eklund Vern King & Smith A Connecticut

Connection S&W Model 1 ½ parts produced under contract by King & Smith. Lots of detailed pictures.

Vol.11 #4 1979-12-2 Pate Charlie The Original Nickel Plated Cavalry Revolver

Discussion of the origin of nickel plating for S&W Model 3 revolvers including much correspondence and detailed serial number tables.

Vol.12 #1 1980-03-1 Stuckslager M No.425 From St.Louis Background to First Model American No.425

Vol.12 #1 1980-03-2 Jinks Roy U.S.N.C.P.C. Letters from R.A.Helme on U.S. Navy Costal Patrol Corp.

Vol.12 #1 1980-03-3 Stuckslager M Thundering Hoofs and Fast bullets

Ed McGivern test shooting S&W revolvers from the back of a moving horse – debunking Hollywood cowboy myths

Vol.12 #1 1980-03-4 Pate Charlie U.S. 38 Safety Results of 1889 Military tests of S&W .38 Safety and Colt .38 New Navy DA as possible replacements for U.S. Cavalry .45 Single Action side arms

Vol.12 #1 1980-03-5 Stuckslager M The Jordan Guns Bill Jordan’s S&W factory engraved guns with comments by the engravers – Smith, Piquette and Joaquim

Vol.12 #1 1980-03-6 Stuckslager M & Jinks Roy

Oklahoma City Police Dept Commemorative

Story of the OK City P.D. Commemorative Model 66’s including serial numbers

Vol.12 #2 1980-06-1 Jinks Roy Notes from the past Interesting background on the home of D.B.Wesson’

Vol.12 #2 1980-06-2 Jinks Roy S&W Boxes A useful guide to detail of early S&W boxes

Vol.12 #2 1980-06-3 Unknown New family of auto’s released by S&W

Factory publicity release on the 439 and 459 pistols

Vol.12 #2 1980-06-4 Unknown Who makes S&W Products Interesting factory publicity release of the manufacture of S&W products including ammunition

Vol.12 #2 1980-06-5 Unknown New knife breaks price barrier Factory publicity release of S&W Maverick knives

Vol.12 #3 1980-09-1 Stuckslager M Custom Guns of the 1880’s Custom New Model #3

Vol.12 #3 1980-09-2 Unknown Model 10 a subtle change Factory release on moving S&W logo to the left side of the frame, making it easier to produce commemorative guns

Vol.12 #3 1980-09-3 Jinks Roy Letter to Mr Keogh Confirming a Victory Model shipped to President Truman

Vol.12 #3 1980-09-4 Pate Charlie Schofields Results of Charlie’s continuing research into Schofields with many pictures, details on stampings and serial #’s

Vol.12 #4 1980-12-1 Burghoff Dave Gutta Percha from Littlefield Parsons & Co.

Background on Gutta Percha case manufacture by Littlefield & Parsons

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.12 #4 1980-12-2 Jinks Roy 1 ½”.38 Safety Confirmation letter from Roy on a 1 ½” .38 Safety

Vol.12 #4 1980-12-3 Stuckslager M & Jinks Roy

Special Order Guns Lists of serial #’s for 6” Nickel Model 17, Blue Model 14 with 4” Heavy Barrels, Blue 5” Model 14 for Illinois State Police, and 4” Model 10’s in 22 LR shipped to the U.S. Post Office

Vol.12 #4 1980-12-4 Clark Edward Target Shooters 1865 – 1915 Target shooters listed in Doug Wesson’s Bullet Holes

Vol.12 #4 1980-12-5 Clark Edward S&W Single Action’s – Famous People

Compilation of serial #’s of S&W single actions owned by various famous people

Vol.12 #4 1980-12-6 Leonhardt Karl Antique Arms Prices 1857-1945

List of prices obtained (?) for antiques by name and with estimated finish

Vol.12 #4 1980-12-7 Jinks Roy Production Cost New Model #3

List of all parts and their original production costs for the New Model #3

Vol.12 #4 1980-12-7 Neal Bob Patents from the Past Improved 1896 Patent for a 1st Model Hand Ejector?

Vol.13 #1 1981-03-1 Unknown Gunmaking gets to you sometimes

An Associated Press article fro 12/28/80 on S&W and Colt companies

Vol.13 #1 1981-03-2 Neal Bob J.H.Wesson – Handle for firearms – U.S. Patent Office

1894 Patent for month or pearl “service” style grips lined with gutta percha

Vol.13 #1 1981-03-3 Neal Bob S&W Patent for improved revolver safety

1900 Patent

Vol.13 #1 1981-03-4 Jinks Roy Notes from the Past Early ledger details including costs of equipment for the factory 1856 & 1857, pistol sales and gutta percha boxes

Vol.13 #1 1981-03-5 Unknown New S&W Buckle Commem- orates Historical Milestone

Model 1 pistol case buckle – gutta percha interest

Vol.13 #1 1981-03-6 Jinks Roy Illinois State Police Serial #’s Revised list of serial #’s for 230 5” K-38’s sent to Illinois

Vol.13 #1 1981-03-7 Eklund Vern Model 1 ½ “Tip-Up” Revolver Study Results

Further results into the Model 1 ½ - serial #’s, grips, finishes, stampings. Much detail.

Vol.13 #1 1981-03-8 Pate Charlie Australian New Model #3’s Information needed

Request for detailed information on Australian New Model #3’s and their shoulder stocks

Vol.13 #1 1981-03-9 Chicoine David Hard to find parts Suggested manufacturing approach to hard to find parts

Vol.13 #2 1981-06-1 Pate Charlie The S&W Australian Model IDiscussion on New Model #3’s shipped to the Australian govt., much detail on law enforcement in early Australia

Vol.13 #2 1981-06-2 Neal Bob Patents from the Past 1890 D.B. Wesson “vehicle wheel” for velocipedes/bicycles 1876 patent by Ira Paine for a machine to throw glass balls for shotgun shooting, along with 1877 patent for glass balls

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.13 #2 1981-06-3 Leonhardt Karl Antique S&W’s – Good or

Bad Investments Tables showing approx values of S&W antiques in both 1972 and 1981.

Vol.13 #2 1981-06-4 Leonhardt Karl Repairing cardboard boxes Using Sobo Glue to repair cardboard boxes

Vol.13 #2 1981-06-5 Jinks Roy Model designations and descriptions

List showing all S&W Model numbers, start and end manufacture dates, calibers, frame types and descriptions

Vol.13 #2 1981-06-6 Double Roy & Barnett Allen

Branded Nashville Police Model #3 Americans ordered by the Nashville Police Dept. in 1871, prices and names of officers

Vol.13 #3 1981-09-1 Jinks Roy Mass State Police Revolvers List on 1920 – 1930 orders by Mass State Police

Vol.13 #3 1981-09-2 Leonhardt Karl Gun Show Check List Useful check list for those of us who like gun shows

Vol.13 #3 1981-09-3 Neal Bob Patents from the past 1878 D.B. Wesson Patent – Design for a Pistol Handle

Vol.13 #3 1981-09-4 Jinks Roy Magnums to the 80’s Development of the .38 Special into the .357 Magnum and the various models involved up to the 586

Vol.13 #3 1981-09-5 Jinks Roy Rhode Island State Police Serial Numbers

29 Blue Model 10 6” revolvers shipped to and stamped R.I.S.P. in 1964

Vol.13 #3 1981-09-6 Jinks Roy S&W Knives History of knife design and manufacture in commemoratives

Vol.13 #3 1981-09-7 Neal Bob Patent No.1510 Revolving Fire-Arms

1869 Patent describing an early top-break revolver

Vol.13 #4 1981-12-1 Jinks Roy S&W Engraving History of S&W engraving and engravers including many pictures

Vol.13 #4 1981-12-2 Stuckslager M & Jinks Roy

S&W .44 Hand Ejectors 2nd Model Caliber 44/40

Known serial #’s of the .44/40 hand ejectors shipped in 1940 J.L. Galef Distributors NYC

Vol.13 #4 1981-12-3 Jinks Roy In quest of a military contract Development of the Model 39, Model 44, Model 59 and the 459. Pre award of 9mm U.S. Govt. contract in 1982

Vol.13 #4 1981-12-4 Stuckslager M A Very Special .320 Revolving Rifle

An 8” and 7 ½” barreled .320 Revolving Rifle (?) delivered to M.W. Robinson in 1886

Vol.13 #4 1981-12-5 Stuckslager M & Jinks Roy

.38 Military & Police 2” Round Butt

Partial list of serial numbers for “Aircrewman” revolvers shipped to Warner Robbins Air Force Base in 1960.

Vol.14 #1 1982-03-1 Rutherford Joe Pinned Front Sights on Late Model DA Topbreaks

Study into pinned front sights on late model Double Action Topbreaks

Vol.14 #1 1982-03-2 Jinks Roy American Railway Express Company .38 DA

Am.Ex.Co. .38 Double Action revolvers shipped, including lists of serial numbers and dates

Vol.14 #1 1982-03-3 Jinks Roy Model 66 6” Barrel List of 10 Model 66’s shipped in 1978 with 6” barrels

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.14 #1 1982-03-4 Stuckslager M

& Jinks Roy .38 Military & Police 2” Round Butt

Further list of serial numbers for “Aircrewman” revolvers shipped to Warner Robbins Air Force Base in 1960.

Vol.14 #1 1982-03-5 Unknown O.N.I. Details of 1000 Model 19’s purchased by the Office of Naval Intelligence in 1965

Vol.14 #1 1982-03-6 Jinks Roy Letters of interest Illinois State Penitentiary Model of 1917, Victory Models in .38/200 British, list of S&W factory designers 1852-1959

Vol.14 #2 1982-06-1 Jinks Beth 1982 N.R.A. Display Setting up the display and pictures of many of the exhibits

Vol.14 #2 1982-06-2 Damkaer David Model 60-1: 1 of 172 3” heavy barreled Model 60-1

Vol.14 #2 1982-06-3 Unknown New Products Product press release on “Waterfowler” shotguns, Multi-Chokes, Mace, S&W Buckles, new Varmint rifles

Vol.14 #2 1982-06-4 Leonhardt Carl Some S&W Auction Prices Results of a 1981 New England sale of S&W’s

Vol.14 #2 1982-06-5 McCann Ed British Columbia Police 38/44 Letter from B.C.P. on 5” .38/44 Heavy Duty with serial #’s

Vol.14 #2 1982-06-6 Taylerson A The Arms & Armor Society Letter seeking clarity on patents ref “P.R.&S.” of Birmingham

Vol.14 #2 1982-06-7 Unknown Product Code Changes Letter to S&W distributors on product code changes

Vol.14 #2 1982-06-8 NY Times Electrically Fired Caseless Cartridge

Article from the New York Times on S&W’s experimental caseless rifle ammo

Vol.14 #2 1982-06-9 Damkaer David Coming to grips with S&W Proposal to setup a grip registry to reunite grips with guns!!

Vol.14 #2 1982-06-9 Roper Walter The Old and the New Reprint of article from the American Rifleman May 1944 on S&W’s first production K-22’s in 1910/1912.

Vol.14 #2 1982-06-10 Unknown Austin Police Department Serial #’s of .38/44 Heavy Duty 4” Nickel Numbered 1-110 shipped 1952 and 1959 to Austin Police Dept.

Vol.14 #3 1982-09-1 Killip D & Furnish W

Is This the S&W Camp Perry Model?

Unusual .22 Single Shot

Vol.14 #3 1982-09-2 Jinks Roy Is a collectors license for me? Discussion of the benefits of a C&R license

Vol.14 #3 1982-09-3 Unknown Kit Gun Gains Power 2 factory press releases on Model 651 in .22 MRF

Vol.14 #3 1982-09-4 Unknown New S&W Holsters Press releases on new duty holster with paddle break and low profile belt strap holster

Vol.14 #3 1982-09-5 Leonhardt C Plastic Cases for S&W revolvers

Discussion of gutta percha style cases and their manufacturing variations

Vol.14 #3 1982-09-6 Eklund Vern One of kind beats a pair Model 1 ½ serial #1 with many pictures

Vol.14 #3 1982-09-7 Skeet Gary Hero’s S&W Revolver .455 Mark II Serial # 21232

Research into .455 Mark II Hand Ejector shipped to the Canadian Govt. 1915.

Vol.14 #3 1982-09-8 Unknown Multi-Choke shotguns, 20 Ga Factory press release on 20 Ga Multi-Choke Shotguns

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.14 #3 1982-09-9 Unknown New Knives and Belt Buckles Factory press release on custom knives and buckles

Vol.14 #3 1982-09-10 Unknown North American Game Animals Honored

Factory press release on new brass buckles being released

Vol.15 #1 1983-03-1 Unknown S&W Announces “Mini-Gun” Factory press release on model 469 sub-compact

Vol.15 #2 1983-06-1 Jinks Beth The 2nd Amendment to The Constitution

Addresses the question “Is there a right to bear Arms”.

Vol.15 #2 1983-06-2 Unknown S&W Announces Silhouette Handgun

Factory press release on 10 5/8th inch Model 29

Vol.15 #2 1983-06-3 Unknown New S&W Rifles Factory press release on S&W 1700LS Classic Hunter

Vol.15 #2 1983-06-4 Unknown S&W Rifle Answers Consumer Demand

Factory press release on S&W 1500 Mountaineer

Vol.15 #2 1983-06-5 Curtis Henry BATF Letter Letter confirming Victory Models with 2” barrels are C&R

Vol.15 #2 1983-06-6 Cornett Ed Pages from the past Jim Servens Gun Room 1952 sales sheet with prices

Vol.15 #2 1983-06-7 Damkaer David S&W 2nd Model Single Shot – .22 R.F. and .32 S&W

Discussion of development of the 2nd Model Single Shot with much detail, charts and pictures

Vol.15 #3 1983-09-1 Unknown Prices on Post-War S&W Handguns

Price list from an unspecified source on post-war S&W handguns for sale, presumably in 1983.

Vol.15 #3 1983-09-2 Hall John & Rutherford Joe

An unusual model 1896 Interesting article on .32 Hand Ejector 1st Model, with many pictures and interesting variation

Vol.15 #3 1983-09-3 Davidson Jack A model 2 Army with historic significance

Possible link to the 7th Cavalry

Vol.15 #3 1983-09-4 Chicoine David Barrel Fitting: S&W Hand Ejector Models

Detailed gunsmithing barrel removal and replacement tips for S&W hand ejectors

Vol.15 #3 1983-09-5 Unknown S&W Federal & State Police handguns

A list of S&W commemoratives and rough prices in 1982

Vol.15 #3 1983-09-6 Jinks Roy Letter on engraved U.S. Biathlon Association 629

Offered as a prize in a sweepstakes by the U.S. Biathlon Assoc., Roy’s letter confirming provenance

Vol.15 #4 1983-12-1 Hall John & Rutherford Joe

Another Number 1 3rd Issue Variation

Unusual example of a Number 1 3rd Issue

Vol.15 #4 1983-12-2 Stuckslager M Letter on commemorative National Police Revolver Championship gun for sale

Vol.15 #4 1983-12-3 Jinks Roy Model 2 Army Rare safety Letter to Portugal on unusual safety feature, not factory

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.15 #4 1983-12-4 Furnish W &

Devore P Pope Barreled S&W Model 1891 Single Shots

Barrels manufactured by Harry Pope for S&W single shots

Vol.15 #4 1983-12-5 Pate Charlie A Schofield Mystery An unusual modification to a Schofield revolver

Vol.15 #4 1983-12-6 Stuckslager M Whatzit Corner Origins sought for an unusual cardboard shipping box

Vol.15 #4 1983-12-7 Jinks Roy S&W Handcuffs Letter by Roy on S&W handcuffs, belly and lead chains

Vol.15 #4 1983-12-8 Jarrett Lee Do you know that Pistol match results from yesteryear – Lee had obviously been drinking before publishing this lot of tripe!

Vol.16 #1 1984-03-1 Curtis Henry How did I get started on Smiths?

Explanation of how Henry caught the S&W “disease” – I blame Ed Cornett

Vol.16 #1 1984-03-2 Unknown 1st in Industry – New S&W Super 12`

Factory press release on S&W’s Model 1000

Vol.16 #1 1984-03-3 Unknown S&W new & improved products at Shot Show

Factory press release on changes in S&W line

Vol.16 #1 1984-03-4 Killip D & Furnish W

E.E. Patridge Development of the Patridge sight

Vol.16 #1 1984-03-5 Jinks Roy A brief look at S&W History Development of S&W focusing on early days, many pictures

Vol.16 #1 1984-03-6 Jinks Roy Letter to Roy Various letters including comments on Portugal safety device and unusual modification to a Schofield

Vol.16 #1 1984-03-7 Damkaer David A New Old S&W Catalog to watch for

Interesting catalog variations

Vol.16 #1 1984-03-8 Stuckslager M Letters to the editor, Q&A’s Various Q&A with an interesting piece on the gas gun including the flyer

Vol.17 #1 1984-06-1 Bennett Dick An introduction to collecting S&W reloading tools

Detailed list of S&W reloading tools with accompanying pictures

Vol.17 #1 1984-06-2 Damkaer David The way we were Photograph of Russians wearing Russian Models

Vol.17 #1 1984-06-3 Corley John Dun & Bradstreet 1936 Report on S&W financial situation from 1936

Vol.17 #1 1984-06-4 Wells W, Jinks Roy & Otteman

Model 2 Army Conversion Letters between Warren Wells, Roy Jinks and John Otteman on a single shot Model 2 Army conversion

Vol.17 #1 1984-06-5 Yarsley George S&W J Frames Information Transition of the J frame from the I with detail of features

Vol.17 #1 1984-06-6 Chicoine David & Jinks Roy

Letters on a .38 M&P revolver Letters between David and Roy on peculiar markings found on an 1899 .38 H.E.

Vol.17 #1 1984-06-7 Damkaer David & Safsten G

The 50 years of the S&W .45 U.S. Service Model of 1917

The 1917 with much detail on 4 categories; WWI, between the wars, WWII and post-war models.

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.17 #1 1984-06-8 Lopiano Tom Info Request Model 2 Army Request on a Model 2 Army marked 2nd Regt EMDM

Vol.17 #1 1984-06-9 Unknown Historical research fee to fund tournament

Introduction of a $10 letter fee, proceeds to be donated to the S&W Masters tournament

Vol.18 #1 1984-09-1 Bennett Dick S&W Bullet Molds Identification of S&W bullet molds, telling the difference between S&W and Remington

Vol.18 #1 1984-09-2 Allan Francis The Japanese Chose the S&W

Variations of revolvers sold to Japan, details of shipments, serial #’s, markings, holsters and ammunition.

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-1 Leonhardt K Model 3 Russian 3rd Turkish Various markings and pictures on how to identify a Russian 3rd Model shipped to Turkey

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-2 Croxton Bill & Chicoine David

The Spanish “Triplelock” Imitation Triplelock made in Spain. How to identify etc.

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-3 Unknown Announcement by Lear Seigler – divested products

Factory press release by Lear Seigler about divesting long guns, Mace, Riot gear, Leather and Emergency Veh. Equip.

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-4 Unknown Handgun Contract Suit Moved to Capital court

The Morning Union article on S&W’s lawsuit re the US Army’s new 9mm handgun procurement contract

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-5 Unknown Gun Firm will shut down Maine plant

The Daily News article - S&W’s closure of 3 smaller plants producing tools, knives, handcuffs and belly chains.

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-6 Unknown S&W Likely to lose pact The Daily News article - US Army decision to ignore legal action by S&W and award the handgun contract to Beretta

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-7 Unknown Maine Firm Protests U.S. Gun Contract

United Press article – Maremount Corp (partnered with Sig) challenging award of 9mm contract to Beretta

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-8 Unknown Pentagon again postpones award of contract

Springfield Union article – Feb 85, further delay in awarding contract to Beretta announced by Pentagon

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-9 Muckerhiede R The Pistol as a Weapon of Defense in the House & Road

Re-print of an 1884 article published in Pittsburg PA recommending ownership and familiarity with pistols.

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-10 Unknown Gourmet Sea Gulls Shut Driving Range

Hilarious article The Daily News – gulls pick up balls from S&W’s driving range and drop them like bouncing bombs.

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-11 Cornett Ed 1941 S&W’s for Sale Serven catalog showing S&W’s for sale in 1941, with prices.

Vol.19 #1 1985-03-12 Jinks Roy Letters on Model 43 Exchange of letters on a Model 43 Kit gun

Vol.19 #2 1985-06-1 Chicoine David Restoration Information Advice on restoring antiques

Vol.19 #2 1985-06-2 Stuckslager M The Seven Shooter Reproduction of S&W’s advertisement for the No.1 Revolver

Vol.19 #2 1985-06-3 Jinks Roy Letters re 44 Magnum Jan Rugski letter exchange from the Congo discussing

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description killing an elephant with an S&W .357 and requesting a Model 29 for hunting a Cape Buffalo, with S&W’s response

Vol.19 #2 1985-06-4 Damkaer David “Club Guns”: substandard parts to superstandard S&W’s

Use of rejected factory parts to assemble Club Guns using pictures of a .38 M&P Serial 042

Vol.19 #2 1985-06-5 DeRose Peter Association display at the 1985 NRA Meeting

Interesting story of the hard work involved in representing the SWCA at an NRA annual meeting, including the text from the “S&W Pistol Book” put together for the display.

Vol.19 #2 1985-06-6 Stuckslager M & Jinks Roy

Press Articles relating to 9mm Army Handgun Contract

A number of further articles on the Army 9mm handgun contract including final ruling in Army favor

Vol.19 #2 1985-06-7 Cornett Ed 1948 S&W’s for Sale Serven catalog showing S&W’s for sale in 1948, with prices.

Vol.19 #2 1985-06-8 Neal Bob Loading Pack Patent 1917 Joe Wesson Patent for a revolver Loading Pack

Vol.19 #3 1985-09-1 Damkaer David Editorial – new editor Financial status of the SWCA and advice on storing boxes

Vol.19 #3 1985-09-2 Damkaer David S&W Collectors News 69-85 Alist of the journals published to this date, without content

Vol.19 #3 1985-09-3 Damkaer David S&W Hand-Ejector Stocks – Part 1, Intro & I Frame (1896-1961)

Comprehensive review of standard stocks equipped on all S&W H.E.’s – excluding factory options such as ivory etc,

Vol.19 #3 1985-09-4 Unknown Donating classic firearm to benefit Metro Museum of Art

Factory press release - S&W Model XM-9 donated to the NY Metro Museum of Art. One of the guns from the Army trials

Vol.19 #4 1985-12-1 Damkaer David Editorial Increase in membership dues to $25, discussion of newsletter content

Vol.19 #4 1985-12-2 Carroll David & Damkaer David

Estimated S&W N Frame Serial Numbers by Model and Date (1908-1969)

An attempt to produce a first draft list of N Frame serial numbers by model and year. Lengthy and interesting table.

Vol.19 #4 1985-12-3 Cason Tom Reg. No. 2035: Interview with the original owner of a .357 Magnum

Fascinating interview with an original pre-war Registered Magnum owner. Discussion of the trigger job by Phil Sharpe, sighted in by Phil etc.

Vol.19 #4 1985-12-4 Damkaer David S&W: The Classic Examples Intro to a series of articles about classic everyday S&W’s

Vol.19 #4 1985-12-5 Damkaer David S&W: The Classic Examples-I,.38 S&W Special Military & Police (Model 10-8)

Part 1 focuses on the Military & Police .38 S&W Special Model 10-8. Pictures and description.

Vol.19 #4 1985-12-6 Damkaer David S&W: The Classic Examples-II, K-32 Target, First Model

Part II looks at the K-32, arguably the best S&W target revolver. It looks at it’s history, pre-war production est. <100, making it an extremely rare gun. Lots of pics.

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.19 #4 1985-12-7 Damkaer David S&W Crossword Puzzle The one and only S&W crossword!

Vol.20 #1 1986-03-1 Ward Wilfred Walter Winans – Pistol Shooter Extraordinary

An excellent article on one of the great pistol shooters of all time. Lots of background on achievements and weapons.

Vol.20 #1 1986-03-2 Lederer Paul S&W Copies from England An outline of English made Model 1’s, not under license

Vol.20 #1 1986-03-3 Damkaer David Notice of Forthcoming Publication

Request for help and input for a forthcoming publication on Russian-Contract S&W Revolvers and Cartridges 1871-96 by Fred Datig. Pictures needed.

Vol.20 #1 1986-03-4 Cheely Ray & King Richard

.45 Colt Model 1955 S&W Revolvers

Discussion on the number and variation of revolvers produced in 45 Colt caliber. Lots of pictures.

Vol.20 #1 1986-03-5 Damkaer David S&W: The Classic Examples-III, .44 Double Action Frontier

Part III examines the.44 double action top-break and particularly those chambered in .44-40, the Frontier model. Discusses number produced, identification etc.

Vol.20 #1 1986-03-6 Unknown Walter Winans (1852-1920) Extract from Winans books “ Automatic Pistol Shooting” and pictures/description of his front sight.

Vol.20 #1 1986-03-7 Unknown The S&W 50th Anniversary 357 Magnum Revolvers

Hand engraved anniversary .357’s to be auctioned for the U.S. Olympic Team

Vol.20 #2 1986-06-1 Damkaer David Front Sight – editorial Discussion of condition ratings and a table for consideration

Vol.20 #2 1986-06-2 Leonhardt K S&W Combination Sets .38 Double Action with multiple barrels in .22 & .32

Vol.20 #2 1986-06-3 Damkaer David S&W: The Classic Examples-IV, Model 3 38-44 New target

Ira Paine and development of the model, lots of pictures, markings, much info on the Creedmoor Cartridge Co.

Vol.20 #2 1986-06-4 Damkaer David Target Shooting (1912) Reprint of a brochure printed by S&W in 1912, part eduction and part Price List. Submitted for publication by G. Comeau

Vol.20 #2 1986-06-5 Leonhardt K Interesting New Model No.3 Chambered for .450 British, discussion of proof marks

Vol.20 #2 1986-06-6 Damkaer David Book Review “Evolution of the Winchester” discount offered to members

Vol.20 #2 1986-06-7 Damkaer David S&W: The Classic Examples-V, .38 M&P Target, Model 1902, 2nd Type

Discussion of the gun with many detailed pictures. Plus a proposal to change the system of identifying the various M&P models and changes.

Vol.20 #3 1986-09-1 Unknown Journal dedicated to John Wilson

Picture of John and much praise for him as a collector, letter from Roy

Vol.20 #3 1986-09-2 Double Ron Variations of the S&W American Model (1870-1874)

The revision of his original definitive work on this model, much new info. A classic write-up on this model.

Vol.20 #3 1986-09-2 Pate Charlie S&W & the U.S. Army at the Details of both S&W’s and the Army’s displays at the

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Columbian Exposition Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893.

Vol.20 #4 1986-12-1 Damkaer David Front Sight – editorial Cleaning and storage of newly acquired guns.

Vol.20 #4 1986-12-2 Lyons Stephen Uncommon Chiefs Special Variations in the Chiefs Special; alloys, airweights, sights etc

Vol.20 #4 1986-12-3 Jinks Roy Chairman’s comments New structure of the board, new S&W’s for sale e.g. 645

Vol.20 #4 1986-12-4 Damkaer David S&W Hand-Ejector Stocks – Part 2, K Frame (1899-1970)

Comprehensive review of standard stocks equipped on all S&W H.E.’s – excluding factory options such as ivory etc,

Vol.20 #4 1986-12-4 Unknown 1st S&W Plinker Model 422 is 4th Annual Shot Show Gun

Factory press release on S&W’s 422 engraved examples for auction at the 4th Shot Show to benefit the NSSF

Vol.21 #1 1987-03-1 Damkaer David Front Sight – editorial Feedback on new Journal style and request for articles.

Vol.21 #1 1987-03-2 Jinks Roy News From Springfield Intro of Model 422, .38 H.E.’s to U.S. Coast Guard, fake factory letters. Serial #’s of the Post Office 2 inch Regulation Police.

Vol.21 #1 1987-03-3 Jinks Roy William Bonney’s Model 3 Factory letter on Billy the Kid’s Model 3

Vol.21 #1 1987-03-4 Lederer Paul Foreign Copy of Model 1 1/2 English copy of a Model 1 ½, lots of pics and proof marks

Vol.21 #1 1987-03-5 Damkaer David S&W The Classic Examples – VI, .38/44 Heavy Duty

Discussion of the HD, lots of pics, includes ammunition, boxes and other detail

Vol.21 #1 1987-03-6 Pate Charlie Ordnance Notes No.114 Reprint of 1879 “Instructions for the care and use of the Frankford Arsenal hand tools for reloading cartridges”

Vol.21 #2 1987-06-1 Damkaer David Sideplates Pt.I Pictures of a Model 1896 Target - .32 HE 1st Model Target

Vol.21 #2 1987-06-2 Jinks Roy News From Springfield Sale of S&W by Forstmann & Little, discussion of short barrel lengths on New Model 1 ½’s

Vol.21 #2 1987-06-3 Damkaer David Going for Gold General discussion of gold boxes, their origin and lots of pictures of example boxes.

Vol.21 #2 1987-06-4 Damkaer David Sideplates Pt.II Pics of .32 Reg Police Target, discussion of large logo’s on pre-war K-32 sideplates, 3rd Model Russian “Turkish Model”, pre-war large medallion K-frame walnut stock, excerpts from W.Glaser Swiss catalog on 2nd Model Ladysmith, Sun-Ray blue boxes for I-frames.

Vol.21 #2 1987-06-5 Pate Charlie .38 Hand Ejectors for the Revenue Cutter Service

Discussion of research needed to identify possible Coast Guard order for .38 HE’s

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.21 #3 1987-09-1 Eklund Vern Littlefield Parsons & Co.

“Gutta Percha” pistol cases Discussion of Gutta Percha origins, processing, and the companies responsible. Lots of pics and detail for Gutta Percha collectors

Vol.21 #3 1987-09-2 Hill Dick Springfield Hosts an Historic lesson with S&W

1987 Annual meeting in Springfield, 172 registrants. Description of activities…

Vol.21 #3 1987-09-3 Unknown S&W purchased by Tomkins Announcement of Tomkins acquisition

Vol.21 #4 1987-12-1 Jinks Roy News From Springfield Tomkins takeover, introduction of the Model 29 “Classic Hunter”, .22 rapid-fire pistols for US Olympic team.

Vol.21 #4 1987-12-2 Furnish & Killip Wesson Shotguns Early Wesson shotguns – lots of detailed pics & info.

Vol.21 #4 1987-12-3 Stuckslager M Ole “Cap” Hatfield Discussion of the Hatfield/McCoy feud and a .38 3rd Model DA that belonged to a Hatfield

Vol.22 #1 1988-03-1 Jinks Roy News From Springfield S&W sponsors the Masters Int. Shooting Championships, re-imported Brazilian models, .38 Safety hammerless 5th Model new variation, .32 1st Model HE’s sold to New Jersey Police Dept.

Vol.22 #1 1988-03-2 Stuckslager M MFG 088 The 130 Model 66 revolvers order for the Montana Dept of Fish & Game.

Vol.22 #1 1988-03-3 Stuckslager T & Orr Bill

U.S. Customs 686 Pictures and details of the CS-1 3 and 4 inch 686’s supplied to U.S. Custom and discussion of the overruns.

Vol.22 #1 1988-03-4 Metcalf Dick S&W M28 Sidebar #1: Which .44 Magnum was first

Debate over the Model 29 and the Ruger Blackhawk, confusion over who developed the gun.

Vol.22 #1 1988-03-5 Jinks Roy S&W .45 Automatic Development of the Model 645

Vol.22 #1 1988-03-6 Jinks Roy Factory letter Letter on the Mass State Police commemorative

Vol.22 #1 1988-03-7 Jinks Roy After 18 Years Discussion of the SWCA past, present & future

Vol.22 #2 1988-06-1 Jinks Roy News From Springfield Obit for Mario Marinetto

Vol.22 #2 1988-06-2 Stuckslager M Second Model American, a forgers delight, or is it?

A Second Model marked both Wells Fargo and with U.S.

Vol.22 #2 1988-06-3 Lyons Steve WWII Period M&P Commercial Revolvers

Examples of commercial M&P revolvers apparently manufactured during WWII

Vol.22 #2 1988-06-4 Jinks Roy New Info .45 HE Model 1950 Early serial #’s for production of Model of 1950 .45 Targets

Vol.22 #2 1988-06-5 Stuckslager M & Plummer H

A Necktie Party of the 80’s Ties of S&W – with pictures yet!

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.22 #2 1988-06-6 Kunkelmann NRA 1988 1988 NRA Show in Orlando Florida

Vol.22 #2 1988-06-7 Stuckslager M Sight Adjusting Tools Description of S&W screwdrivers, 1930’s – 80’s

Vol.22 #2 1988-06-8 Jinks Edie If the sock fits, use it The science of using socks to protect your S&W

Vol.22 #2 1988-06-9 Stuckslager M Match Par A description of Match Par, a game for target shooters developed by Walter Roper, complete with reprint of rules

Vol.22 #3 1988-09-1 Jinks Roy News From Springfield New 3rd generation auto pistols released (AIP guns) 439, 639. 459. 659, 469. 669. 645. Model 629 Classic Hunter, scoped .44 Magnum, 3” 629. 22 Straight Lines to Peru.

Vol.22 #3 1988-09-2 Lyons Steve Early J Frame Airweight Technical Note

Alloy cylinders and side plate screws

Vol.22 #3 1988-09-3 White Jerry S&W Does it again in 1987 as it did in 1887

Details of cowboy shooting in 1987 with an original New Model #3.

Vol.22 #3 1988-09-4 Unknown Details of U.S. Gov Handgun contract and Beretta failures

Press Releases re ongoing handgun purchase and progress of Beretta 9mm

Vol.22 #4 1988-12-1 Jinks Roy News From Springfield New models for the 1989 Shot Show, the 1989 Model 625 in 5 inch (best revolver ever made!), 686 in Midnight Black, 686 Classic Hunter, 4516 Compact and the 622. The Ladysmith Model 36 and 60 in 2 inch and 3 inch barrels. New Registered Magnum research announcing Roy’s famous tables by barrel length, finish, hammer etc.

Vol.22 #4 1988-12-2 Lyons Steve A Navy Victory Variation Variation on US Navy side plate marking for Victory model

Vol.22 #4 1988-12-3 Jinks Roy .38 DA Fourth Model Peruvian marked .38 Double Actions Fourth Models

Vol.23 #2 1989-09-1 Unknown Ask the experts Panel of experts (Jinks, De Rose, Skeet, Lewis) answer questions at 1989 St.Louis show – K-32 pre-war boxes, 2nd Model K-22 boxes, factory marking for re-worked guns, club guns, factory instruction sheets, grooves on Registered Magnum hammers.

Vol.23 #2 1989-09-2 Linne George NRA 1989 SWCA display at the 1989 NRA Show in St.Louis

Vol.23 #3 1989-09-3 Jinks Roy News From Springfield Announcement of several models including 617 full lug, Model 16-4, Model 627, Prototype Model 3914’s. Serial # details on narrow rib K-32’s from 1948 & 49, change to wide rib, Model 16-2’s. US sales of .455 revolvers

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.23 #2 1989-09-4 Linne George Founders History Picture of founders in Las Vegas 1970.

Vol.23 #2 1989-09-5 Betz Wayne The Presidents Corner Intro to the column

Vol.23 #3 1989-12-1 Jinks Roy News From Springfield Intro to the Registered Magnum Special Edition

Vol.23 #3 1989-12-2 Jinks Roy The Revolver that Changed the Direction of Handgunning

Roy’s definitive, much discussed, much copied and treasured detail on the development and production of the pre-war .357 Registered and Non-Registered Magnums. Charts on estimated production by barrel and finish, details of serial numbers, many pictures. A must read!

Vol.24 #1 1990-03-1 Polhemus M “Officers Favorite – S&W Model 2 Army”

Description of Polhemus display at annual meeting, details of the guns, the various Civil War officers who owned them and his interest in the Model 2.

Vol.24 #1 1990-03-2 Leonhardt K Antiques Arms Prices – S&W 1857-1945

Compiled list of prices realized for various S&W’s in 1989

Vol.24 #1 1990-03-3 Hill Dick 1989 SWCA St.Louis meeting Description of the St.Louis meeting in July 1989 including 1st known picture of Roy wearing S&W police hard hat

Vol.24 #1 1990-03-4 Jinks Roy Notes from Springfield Variations in S&W’s, incorrect roll marks, reasons for differing barrel lengths

Vol.24 #1 1990-03-5 Pate Charlie The USNCPC S&W Research into an M&P marked for the US Navy Civilian Police Corps

Vol.24 #1 1990-03-6 White Jerry Sheriff Dept Changes to 5906 White reviews the 5906 performance with his local police dept. in Macon County IL.

Vol.24 #1 1990-03-7 Betz Wayne President’s Corner Purchase of SWCA computer and membership badges

Vol.24 #2 1990-06-1 Betz Wayne President’s Corner Outgoing presidents review of changes

Vol.24 #2 1990-06-2 Means Hank President’s Corner Incoming president’s planned changes, journal preparation

Vol.24 #2 1990-06-3 Pate Charlie Update on the US American Ongoing research into the American Model, lots of detail on serial #’s for Dec 1870 order.

Vol.24 #2 1990-06-4 Hoteling D The S&W Side Re-print of Washington Arms Collectors articles on collecting S&W’s, general info on models and frames, useful advice to collectors etc.

Vol.24 #2 1990-06-5 Linne George The S&W Ladysmith 1902-21 Discussion and pictures of all 3 model variations

Vol.24 #2 1990-06-6 Neal Bob The Mexican – An S&W Mystery Model

Detailed discussion of the .38 Single Action Mexican, it’s history, variations and many pictures.

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.24 #2 1990-06-7 Doyle Paul Southern California S&W

Collectors Report of the SCSWC display at the NRA show along with various awards, many pictures of displays.

Vol.24 #2 1990-06-8 Jinks Roy & Doyle Paul

Notes from Springfield Correspondence between Roy and Paul on the .38 Single Action 1st Model (Baby Russian).

Vol.24 #2 1990-06-9 LeBlanc G Letters to Members Questionnaire on 1st 2nd First Variation flat side plate

Vol.24 #2 1990-06-10 Neal Bob Notes from Bob Neal Info on early (1860’s) boxes, change in design of small frame break opens in 1906, a S&W Inclinometer.

Vol.24 #3 1990-09-1 Blank Dr C.J. Two Early Model 3 First Model Russians

Published after his death, details of Model 3’s collected by “CJ”. Edited by Ken Kramer.

Vol.24 #3 1990-09-2 Cheely Ray Pre War .357 Magnums – Related Items of Interest

Great discussion of certificates, boxes, screwdrivers, order forms and other related material. Lots of pictures.

Vol.24 #3 1990-09-3 Anderson Bill S&W and Uncle Sam – A Display of Military Guns

Detailed photographs and accompanying descriptions of Bills Military gun display

Vol.24 #3 1990-09-4 Anderson Bill Will the real XM9 please go off

Detailed differences between the XM9 and the FBI 459 Models, specifics on how to identify the XM9.

Vol.24 #3 1990-09-5 Means Hank President’s Corner Encouraging attendance at 1991 AM in Scottsdale AZ

Vol.24 #4 1990-12-1 Burghoff David A system for photographing your gun collection

Details on how to get great photographs of your guns, equipment required, process etc.

Vol.24 #4 1990-12-2 Leonhardt K It’s your journal Request for journal articles

Vol.24 #4 1990-12-3 Eklund Vern Another visit to Littlefields, Parsons & Co.

Finding ledgers and day books from Littlefields relating to Gutta Percha production showing costs, shipments to dealers such as Storrs, Cooper & Pond, Schuyler Hartley & Graham, Allen & Wheelock, James Warner and others,

Vol.24 #4 1990-12-4 Jinks Roy Notes from Springfield Setting up the Performance Center, .38 DA 4th Model serial #’s for 125 units shipped to F.R.P., serial #’s of two lots of 500 each .38 DA 4th Model 5” barrels shipped to Peru, serial #’s of 48 .32 Regulation Police shipped to Mass State Police, 1000.38 M&P’s shipped to the Marine Corp. in 1932, setting up export deal with J.H. Crane in the UK in 1867. origins of Pearl and Ivory grips, use of medallions in ivory/pearl grips, start of nickel finish.

Vol.24 #4 1990-12-5 Hotaling D The S&W Side Background on Washington Arms Collectors, and re-print of Hotaling WAC article on collecting S&W’s, advice etc.

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.24 #4 1990-12-6 Hood George Why not share your wealth…

of knowledge Urging members to become certified NRA pistol instructors.

Vol.24 #4 1990-12-7 Means Hank President’s Corner Urging attendance in Scottsdale A.M.

Vol.24 #4 1990-12-8 Unknown Officially Licensed Merchandise

Re-print of S&W’s licensed product catalog

Vol.24 #4 1990-12-9 Unknown Understanding 3rd Generation S&W Pistol Numbers

Re-print of S&W’s 3rd Generation pistol number fact sheet flyer

Vol.25 #1 1991-03-1 Jinks Roy Pistol Match of the Century Ira Paine vs F.E. Bennett

Background on shooting sports in the US, the birth of exhibition shooting, and the incredible match between the greatest shooters of the 19th century.

Vol.25 #1 1991-03-2 Radaker Bob Model 41 & Model 46 S&W Rimfire Target Pistols

Information on the two models, engineering changes, detailed pictures, serial # ranges.

Vol.25 #1 1991-03-3 Lindner Tom Some thoughts on pricing the spur trigger S&W

Discussion on a process for pricing models with spur triggers – First Model, Number 2 Army, Model 1 ½, .38 Single Action

Vol.25 #2 1991-06-1 Skeet Gary A Voice From The Past Shooting the Schofield, working up loads etc.

Vol.25 #2 1991-06-2 White Jerry An Interesting New Model 3 Research into a New Model 3 shipped to Market & Co. Berlin, Germany.

Vol.25 #2 1991-06-3 Supica Jim Cuban New Model Number Threes

Request for info on New Model 3’s shipped to Don Jose Vallero of Cuba.

Vol.25 #2 1991-06-4 Heinrich Carl S&W and the Cleveland Police Dept.

Cleveland P.D. use of the .38 Double Action revolver.

Vol.25 #2 1991-06-5 Bishop Roger The S&W Side The Model of 1917 .45 ACP, it’s development, proction and variations.

Vol.25 #2 1991-06-6 Jinks Roy Questions & Letters from members

2nd Model SA Club Gun, Ludwig Lowe and Imperial Small Arms copies of the Russian Model.

Vol.25 #3 1991-09-1 Leonhardt K A Montana American Researching the ownership of a .44 Rim Fire Henry American Model shipped to a Montana ranch.

Vol.25 #3 1991-09-2 Anderson Bill Israeli Marked Victory Details of a Victory Model shipped to the Marines and later re-imported to the US from the Israeli Ministry of Defense.

Vol.25 #3 1991-09-3 Leonhardt K Unusual Magazine Picture An advertisement featuring an S&W .44 DA 1st Model

Vol.25 #3 1991-09-4 Tovar Sam K-32 Model 16-3 with 1972 Model 16’s over-stamped on Model 14 frames, shipped to

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description West German Proof Marks Germany,

Vol.25 #3 1991-09-5 Leonhardt K An interesting Schofield Model Revolver

Research into Schofield serial #21.

Vol.25 #3 1991-09-6 Cheely Ray Update on .45 Colt Caliber Model 1955 Revolvers

Ray’s update on locating early Model 1955’s in .45 Colt

Vol.25 #3 1991-09-7 Hotaling D The S&W Side Part 2 of a re-print of Hotaling’s WAC article on collecting S&W’s, advice etc. focused on early .38 DA Models

Vol.25 #3 1991-09-8 Pate Charlie Notes from the archives: Pre WWII Navy Arms

Discovery of .38 “Hammerless” Safety models found in the Navy inventory

Vol.25 #3 1991-09-9 Kolesar Dick & Marilyn

Artistry in Arms Review of the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum “Artistry in Arms” exhibition in Springfield MA

Vol.25 #3 1991-09-10 Arvanetes Frank/Barbara

Artistry in Arms Further review of the above exhibition - the guns of S&W from a collectors viewpoint.

Vol.25 #4 Vol.26 #1 Vol.26 #2

1991-12-1 1992-03-1 1992-06-1

Artistry in Arms Publication “Artistry in Arms” created to accompany the exhibition. Pictures of every display and detailed pictures and info on each gun.

Vol.26 #3 1992-09-1 Metcalf Richard The lessons of Killeen Discussion of the shooting in Killeen TX. Argues a case that it was the responsibility of the victims to defend themselves. Re-print of the presentation made at the Quincy A.M.

Vol.26 #3 1992-09-2 Lederer Paul A Japanese New Model No.3 Research into a New Model 3 shipped to Japan

Vol.26 #3 1992-09-3 Lederer Paul A Mystery Mark Comparison of a S&W Model 1 ½ and a Hammond Bulldog

Vol.26 #4 1992-12-1 Penn David American Handguns in British Service: S&W and their competitors

Presentation by the Imperial War Museum Keeper of the Department of Exhibits and Firearms – side arms issued to British forces. Very detailed, lots of info and pictures.

Vol.26 #4 1992-12-2 Priwer Mike Root – S&W Style, Another Serial-Number Chronology of .38 K Frames

A detailed examination of serial numbers used during production of K frame revolvers, mainly .38’s but also including some pre-war .22’s and .32’s.

Vol.26 #4 1992-12-3 Priwer Mike More observations on the .35 Automatic

Detailed review of .35 Auto production, includes all engineering changes, serial # data and many pictures.

Vol.26 #4 1992-12-4 McLain Guy Building a 1st class arms industry archive

Manuscripts Curator of the CVHM outlines the preparation and work involved in archiving S&W correspondence files

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.27 #1 1993-03-1 Sturgess M Minutes of Annual Meeting Minutes from 1993 SWCA annual meeting Charleston SC

Vol.27 #1 1993-03-2 Nahas Rick An Adventure with the Aircrewman Revolver

Introduction into research into the Aircrewman – Rick describing the process

Vol.27 #1 1993-03-3 Nahas Rick & Pate Charlie

The S&W “Aircrewman” Revolvers – A brief history and compilation

It’s development, serial numbers of the first two lots of 605 guns supplied, odd serial numbers of extra early guns found, pictures to help i.d. correct examples, serial number ranges for other guns – lots of detail, copies of many docs.

Vol.27 #1 1993-03-4 Carvalho Joe S&W and the development of Springfield

S&W impact on the Springfield area, charitable donations, relationship to U.S. Armory.

Vol.27 #1 1993-03-5 Supica Jim SWCA 1993 Annual Meeting Highlights of the 1993 annual meeting in Charleston including presentations, detail on each display including lots of varied.22’s, Perfecteds, Aircrewman, Americans & Russians and many more. Pictures of the awards.

Vol.27 #1 1993-03-6 Kolesar Dick The Presidents Corner Regional sub-groups and meetings.

Vol.27 #2 1993-09-1 Unknown S&W Seven-Shooter 1861 Ad for J.W. Storrs for the Model 1

Vol.27 #2 1993-09-2 Rogers Bruce When the word was “Perfected”

Putting together a display for the NRA annual meeting

Vol.27 #2 1993-09-3 Jinks Roy S&W in Review Start of a series by Roy, this one on “Tip-ups” – Model 1 1sr, 2nd and 3rd Issues. Lots of detail on serial number ranges, detailed pictures.

Vol.27 #2 1993-09-4 Priwer Mike The Lost Art of Serial Numbering amd how it can get you in trouble

Explanation of where to find the serial numbers on earlier hand ejectors, many pictures. Explanation of the possible pitfalls of using serial numbers to estimate shipping dates.

Vol.27 #2 1993-09-5 Klaz Jerry SWCA – NRA Show 1992 Detail of Jerry’s display at the 1992 NRA show, lots of pictures, features many of Walter Winans guns.

Vol.27 #2 1993-09-6 Applegate Rex Some history of the Centennial

Development of the Centennial and Applegate’s role in it. Great detail from one of the masters of handgunning. Pictures of many of his personal “small” S&W’s.

Vol.27 #2 1993-09-7 Applegate Rex The S&W Mexican Connection

Detail on S&W’s wartime production and post-war selling S&W’s in Mexico,

Vol.27 #2 1993-09-8 Jinks Roy What’s the marking? Peculiar “NA” marking on .38 M&P sent to the Norwegian Air Force in 1940, serial # range and link to South African order.

Vol.27 #2 1993-09-9 Kolesar Dick The Presidents Corner Gun control in Australia.

Vol.27 #2 1993-09-10 Unknown Warren T Lewis – for sale List of antique weapons for sale, descriptions and prices

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description

Vol.27 #3 1993-12-1 Unknown About the Cover Press release on S&W’s new Sigma Series – polymer guns

Vol.27 #3 1993-12-2 Jinks Roy John A Rice and his revolvers Pair of Model 1’s engraved for John Rice by Gustave Young including copies of the correspondence. Further order for another Model 1. First known Young engraving for S&W.

Vol.27 #3 1993-12-3 Jinks Roy John A Rice historical sketch Biography of Rice, his career and his obituary.

Vol.27 #3 1993-12-4 Kolesar Dick The Presidents Corner Quality of gun shows.

Vol.28 #1 1994-06-1 Sturgess M Minutes of Annual Meeting Minutes from 1994 SWCA annual meeting Las Vegas NV Much info on CVHM and maintaining S&W’s records, detail of the SWCA 25th Anniversary Model 29.

Vol.28 #1 1994-06-2 McLain Guy Report on the S&W Collection General background to the S&W records at CVHM, examples of documents, diversity of info held etc.

Vol.28 #1 1994-06-3 Dobson Colin Letter from a member Letter from an Australian member who visited the annual meeting. Discussion of Aussie 44 Russian.

Vol.28 #1 1994-06-4 Eklund Peter What’s the marking on this Loewe New Model Russian

Discussion of a Ludwig Loewe copy of a New Model Russian, pics of markings etc.

Vol.28 #1 1994-06-5 Kolesar Dick The Presidents Corner Praise for the displays at the Las Vegas show.

Vol.28 #2 1994-09-1 Klas Gerald SWCA Annual Meeting 1994 Details of the Las Vegas meeting, many pics and details of displays including bicycle guns, Model 41’s, Perfecteds, .44 Rim Fires and Ladysmiths.

Vol.28 #2 1994-09-2 Unknown 1994 Annual Auction Results of the 1994 Auction – who bought what.

Vol.28 #2 1994-09-3 Jinks Roy Highlights of S&W’s History Background to the founding, growth of the company, development of .22 Rim Fire, the Paris exposition, the .44 Russian, the Russian contracts, introduction of the N, K and J frames, the semi-auto’s and much more.

Vol.28 #2 1994-09-4 Goldberg E Back from the brink S&W’s financial recovery since 1992 takeover by Tomkins.

Vol.28 #2 1994-09-5 Jinks Roy More on the New Model #3 for the U.S. Coast Guard

Serial #’s of guns identified as shipped to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Vol.28 #2 1994-09-6 Vivas R The S&W Model 64 and the NY City Police Dept.

The background and detail of NYCPD’s purchase of S&W’s Model 64’s including serial numbers and order details

Vol.28 #2 1994-09-7 Kolesar Dick The Presidents Corner Mystery guns incl. .44 DA, .a Reg Mag and a .32 DA.

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.28 #3 1994-12-1 Anderson Bill Alterations, Embellishments

and Bloopers of the 1st Model .44 Double Action

Research into the writers 1st Model Double Actions, unusual variations and changes.

Vol.28 #3 1994-12-2 Eklund Peter What’s the marking on this Loewe New Model Russian

Questions to the membership on markings from a Ludwig Loewe New Model Russian

Vol.28 #3 1994-12-3 Burghoff Dave 1st Meeting Northeast Section SWCA

Meeting in Connecticut Nov 1994 of various members from the northeast – some pics

Vol.28 #3 1994-12-4 Anderson Bill Model 1917 Revolver Origin wanted for a .22 Rimfire conversion for a Model 1917

Vol.28 #3 1994-12-5 Roberts Pete Information Wanted Origin wanted for an unusual set of grips for a Model 1917

Vol.28 #3 1994-12-6 Rinke C Rare, one of a kind discovery A giant S&W shaped rock

Vol.28 #3 1994-12-7 Roberts Pete Perseverance pays off Winning displays at the Virginia Gun Club Association

Vol.28 #3 1994-12-8 Kolesar Dick The Presidents Corner Ephemera – boxes, paper, clothing, pins, posters and more

Vol.28 #3 1994-12-9 Unknown News Release Sigma Series Factory press release for the SW380

Vol.28 #3 1994-12-10 Unknown News Release Model 640 Factory press release for the Model 640 in .357 Magnum

Vol.29 #1 1995-09-1 Anderson Bill Springfield 95 The 25th Anniversary meeting in Springfield MA. Who won the awards, pictures of the displays, and attendees.

Vol.29 #1 1995-09-2 Unknown 1995 Annual Auction Results of the 1994 Auction – who bought what, picture of Jim Supica looking very colorful.

Vol.29 #1 1995-09-3 Sturgess M Minutes of Annual Meeting Minutes from 1995 SWCA annual meeting Springfield MA Detail of the SWCA 25th Anniversary Model 29, Treasurers report, updating the SWCA constitution by Ray Cheely

Vol.29 #1 1995-09-4 Cornett Ed Ed Cornett, His Story Brief autobiography of one of our founders - a man much beloved by all who know him - collecting “Dug-ups”, selling a Ladysmith to Jack Warner, buying Gary Coopers Registered Magnum, John Wayne’s hat and much more.

Vol.29 #1 1995-09-5 Rogers Bruce Quick Trip to Phoenix Setting up the SWCA display at the NRA Phoenix show

Vol.29 #1 1995-09-6 Cornett Ed Price List Guns for sale 1932-36 from the Far West Hobby Shop, San Francisco CA, with prices

Vol.29 #1 1995-09-7 Pate Charlie Notes from the Archives # 6 The Model 1917 and the “National Operating Company” from his book on WWII U.S. handguns re the government takeover of S&W in August 1918 after a labor dispute

Vol.29 #1 1995-09-8 Eklund Vern “Gutta Percha” Cases Questionnaire on Gutta Percha cases

Vol.29 #1 1995-09-9 Wicklund Doug Museum Conservation Techniques 101

Conservation, Firearms and Microcrystalline Wax Treatment to preserve firearms by the curator of collections at the

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description National Firearms Museum

Vol.29 #1 1995-09-10 Unknown Special to SWCA New products or specials released in 1996.

Vol.29 #1 1995-09-11 Cheely Ray The Presidents Corner Brief review of the Springfield meeting

Vol.30 #1 1996-12-01 Cheely Ray The Presidents Corner Tribute to past President Wayne Betz

Vol.30 #1 1996-12-02 Jinks Roy Obituary Wayne Betz Tribute to past President Wayne Betz

Vol.30 #1 1996-12-03 Jinks Roy S&W History Part 1 The S&W Break Open Revolvers 1852-1940, origins of S&W, patenting a metallic rim fire cartridge, sale of original factory to Winchester, developing the Model 1 tip-up, the Rollin White patent, the Model 2, the Model 3 top-break, Russian’s, American’s, Schofield’s, .38 Single Action, the Straight Line, Double Actions, Safety Hammerless, figures on production and many pictures.

Vol.30 #1 1996-12-04 Arvanetes B The day the lights went out 1995 Nertheastern Regional meeting and the lack of power

Vol.30 #1 1996-12-05 Vivas R.M. The S&W Victory Model Revolver and the NYCPD

New York City Police use of Victory models for WWII officers, including details of shipments and serial # ranges.

Vol.30 #2 1996-09-1 Hill Dick Alburquerque Display Award Winners

Photo’s of the prize awards ceremony from Alburquerque Annual Meeting.

Vol.30 #2 1996-09-2 Linne George Treasurers Report Annual financial statement from the treasurer

Vol.30 #2 1996-09-3 Unknown 1996 Annual Auction Results Items donated and purchased at the annual auction

Vol.30 #2 1996-09-4 Priwer Mike The Dayton Guns Customer Blocked serial numbers, examples including the model 14-2 K-38 Dayton Guns with serial number ranges.

Vol.30 #2 1996-09-5 Jinks Roy Japan and S&W History of Japanese orders for Model 1 ½’s, Model 2’s and Model 3’s. Many pics of interesting examples and marks.

Vol.30 #2 1996-09-6 Gagnon F. Horace Smith invests in Springfield’s future

Excerpt from Springfield Journal about the charitable work of Horace Smith.

Vol.30 #2 1996-09-7 Cheely Ray The Presidents Corner Encouraging members to attend the 1997 annual meeting.

Vol.31 #1 1997-03-1 Sturgess Mike Minutes of the 1996 Annual Meeting

Treasurers report and highlights of AM agenda

Vol.31 #1 1997-03-2 Jerome Jack Calhoun Norton Trophy Winner 1996 Albuquerque

Details of Jerome’s 160 gun display, many examples.

Vol.31 #1 1997-03-3 Unknown Photo’s from Albuquerque Pictures of some attendees and displays

Vol.31 #1 1997-03-4 Eklund Vern The Last Gasp – Gutta Final part of Eklund’s research into Gutta Percha cases,

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Percha Cases many pictures, variations, statistics etc.

Vol.31 #1 1997-03-4 Linne George Speed Loaders Copy of the 1st patent for revolver speed loader in September 1916 by Joseph Wesson

Vol.31 #1 1997-03-5 Various Obituaries of members Ken Kramer, Ray Shoemaker, Mel Pfankuche, Hank Curtis,

Vol.31 #1 1997-03-6 Anderson Bill Southwest Region Group Organized

Birth and first meeting of the now infamous “Southwest Bunch” at the Tulsa Gun Show in April 1997

Vol.31 #1 1997-03-7 Cornett Ed 44 S&W American, Serial #641

Reprint from Muzzle Blasts, portion of tribute to Daddy Long from 1948 describing his ability with his American model .44

Vol.31 #1 1997-03-8 Cheely Ray The Presidents Corner Encouraging members to submit articles for the journal.

Vol.31 #2 1997-09-1 Sturgess Mike Minutes of the 1997 Annual Meeting

Highlights of AM agenda

Vol.31 #2 1997-09-2 Cheely Ray 1997 Treasurers Report

Vol.31 #2 1997-09-3 Unknown 1996 Annual Auction Results Items donated and purchased at the annual auction

Vol.31 #2 1997-09-4 Lindner Tom & Connie

1997 Annual Meeting Highlights of the annual meeting, details of the presentations, pictures of award winners and attendees

Vol.31 #2 1997-09-5 Cornett Ed The S&W from Hell Details of a .32 Double Action Ed discovered at the Las Vegas gun show with 7 factory dates stamps on the frame. Detailed pictures.

Vol.31 #2 1997-09-6 Dzubak Joe Northeast get together 1997 Meeting in East Windsor, March 29 1997.

Vol.31 #2 1997-09-7 Roberts Pete Mid-Atlantic Regional meeting Quantico/Triangle VA March 29 1997

Vol.31 #2 1997-09-8 Dzubak Joe Mid-Atlantic & New England States regional meeting

Matamoras, PA 23 November 1996

Vol.31 #2 1997-09-9 Anderson Bill Southwest Region Meeting Tulsa, OK April 5th 1997

Vol.31 #2 1997-09-10 Unknown Stolen Firearms Detailed list of firearms stolen from Robert Harris’s home.

Vol.31 #2 1997-09-11 Linne George The Presidents Corner Review of the 1997 annual meeting and encouragement to attend the 1998 show.

Vol.32 #1 1998-03-1 Cheely Ray Airweight N Frames Research into N frame aluminum guns from the 1950’s, examples such as 38-44 Outdoorsman 5” X numbered, Heavy-Duty 4”, 8 3/8” chambered in 22 Hornet X numbered.

Vol.32 #1 1998-03-2 King Jim Mystery of the -1 K & N frames

Anomalies in 3 & 4 screw framed Model 29 Dash 1 guns, possible reasons why both exist, request for member info

Vol.32 #1 1998-03-3 Wiest M Single shot Second Model .38 Special

Discovery of an apparently origin 2nd Model single shot in .38 Special. Request for info on other examples

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.32 #1 1998-03-4 Jinks Roy S&W .38 M&P Revolvers K-

Frames Part 1 Importance of the Military and Police revolver and the K frame and .38 Special cartridge developed for it. Dates of model changes and approx numbers produced, detailed pictures, different barrel lengths, Victory models, S and C prefix, .32 S&W Long production, Model numbers 10, 11 & 45.

Vol.32 #1 1998-03-5 Jinks Roy Book Review Charlie Pate’s U.S. Handguns of World War II reviewed

Vol.32 #1 1998-03-6 Flint Hollis The Registered .357 Magnum A Revolver Worth Keeping

Research into Reg # 4383. Much detail on Reg Mag options, barrel lengths, grips etc. Machine rest testing of various ammunition brands through the gun, velocities, group sizes

Vol.32 #1 1998-03-7 Van Dusen M Murder most foul Locating the S&W Model 2 in .32 RF that supposedly killed Thomas D’Arcy McGee, a Canadian politician, in 1868.

Vol.32 #1 1998-03-8 Unknown The Quadrangle Springfield Library & Museums Assoc.

Press release discussing the $24,000 donation for storage of document collections.

Vol.32 #1 1998-03-9 Chicoine David S&W’s Tip-Up Revolvers An article from Bullet ‘N Press by Dave subtitled “How to make them tight again”. Maintenance advice on how to repair early tip-up revolvers, many drawings

Vol.32 #1 1998-03-10 Anderson Bill Southwest Regional Meeting Tulsa meeting October 18 1997.

Vol.32 #1 1998-03-11 Various Obituaries of members Robert Harris

Vol.32 #1 1998-03-12 Linne George The Presidents Corner Encouragement to attend the 1998 show, fight the proposed new gun laws.

Vol.32 #2 1998-12-1 Cornett Ed San Antonio Meeting Ed’s trip to the 1998 annual meeting, the displays, the prize winners, pictures of the award winner.

Vol.32 #2 1998-12-2 Unknown 1998 Annual Auction Report Who purchased what

Vol.32 #2 1998-12-3 Newnan Craig In the beginning The early S&W patents and previous experience of both individuals Smith and Wesson, the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., the Volcanic “Magazine Pistol”, detailed drawings of the gun and the cartridges. Lots of detailed drawings.

Vol.32 #2 1998-12-4 Priwer Mike K80333: An early example of Masterpiece Target Options

Excellent brief summary of K frame production, serial number ranges, major changes, target options and more including copies of the 1946 (?) price list.

Vol.32 #2 1998-12-5 Cornett Ed An interesting Model 39 An early steel frame 39 shipped to S&W Treasurer Frank Symonds, one of a pair the other went to Roy Jinks.

Vol.32 #2 1998-12-6 Priwer Mike The Morgan-Carpenter- A Pre-War magnum ordered by duPont Chemicals VP

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description duPont Registered Magnum Carpenter for an Alaskan charter boat captain (Dykeman) as

a gift – loads of documents fow of which relate to the gun

Vol.32 #2 1998-12-7 Linne George The Presidents Corner Encouragement to attend the annual meeting

Vol.33 #1 1999-03-1 Cornett Ed The mystery of the .42 S&W Center Fire Cartridge

Ed’s research into the 42 Caliber S&W cartridge.

Vol.33 #1 1999-03-2 Hayward Max Another Aircrewman Model 12’s shipped to the Swedish Air Force, serial number ranges, details and pics

Vol.33 #1 1999-03-3 Priwer Mike S104194: An original Seattle Highway Patrolman

Background to the Model 28, serial number ranges, an example shipped to Warshal’s in Seattle, special orders, and several S&W adverts for the model.

Vol.33 #1 1999-03-4 Cornett Ed A “Three Inch” Model 19 The rarest Model 19 barrel length, Ed’s research into his example, details of variations, known examples, serial number ranges, factory letters, adverts

Vol.33 #1 1999-03-5 Jinks Roy Obituary for RB Wayman

Vol.33 #1 1999-03-6 Jinks Roy S&W K Frame Target Model Development of the .38 S&W Special K Frame, includes dev of hand ejector, intro of .38 M&P in 1899 chambered for the .38 Special, development of target shooting and the role of the M&P, lots of history and pictures of models.

Vol.33 #1 1999-03-7 Cornett Ed Follow up to an interesting Model 39

Follow up to Ed’s article in the previous journal

Vol.33 #1 1999-03-8 Linne George The Presidents Corner Response to SWCA questionnaire on annual meeting dates

Vol.33 #2 1999-06-1 Kline Robert A Plain Old Model No.2 Army S&W

Acquisition of and research into a Model No.2 Army serial #10.

Vol.33 #2 1999-06-2 Pate Charlie A “Balto City Police” Update Research into Baby Russians and Perfected’s sold to Baltimore City Police, pictures, drawings of holsters.

Vol.33 #2 1999-06-3 Leonhardt K A rare .45 Hand Ejector Model 0f 1917

A model 1917 shipped in 1918 and probably returned to the factory for target sights in the mid 1920’s

Vol.33 #2 1999-06-4 King Jim Revisiting the mystery of the “-1” K & N frames

Results of Jim’s research into “-1” examples, with serial numbers, 3/4/5 screw frames notes, analysis of examples found in both N and K frames.

Vol.33 #2 1999-06-5 Pate Charlie Notes from the archives: Lt. Col. Gavin Goddard

Goddard’s 1934 notes on proof and inspection marks found on various manufacturers firearms – Colt, S&W, H&R, High Standard, Iver Johnson.

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.33 #2 1999-06-6 Pate Charlie The S&W Signal Pistol Picture of an original S&W Signal Pistol

Vol.33 #2 1999-06-7 Pate Charlie Nerweigan Naval Air Force S&W’s

Further info on the 1940 Norweigan M&P’s sent to Canada

Vol.33 #2 1999-06-7 Jinks Roy Editors Note Explanation of manufacturing process domination over neat and tidy logistics that we collectors prefer to see.

Vol.33 #2 1999-06-8 Jinks Roy Jerry Miculek sets 3 new world speed shooting records

Details of Jerry’s 3 records, too fast for most of us to even understand.

Vol.33 #2 1999-06-9 Radaker Bob The Presidents Corner Explanation of board election, officers and terms.

Vol.33 #2 1999-06-10 Various Regional Meetings 1999 Southwest Bunch Apr 11, New England Mid-Atlantic Nov 28

Vol.33 #3 1999-12-1 Cornett Ed The mystery of S&W’s Victory Model, Serial No. V1

Also titled “Another scandal in the White house”. Victory V1 presented to President Harry Truman in 1947, now housed in the Truman Library. Pictures of the gun and details of research into it’s provenance, drawings of the Victory, many pictures of production marks.

Vol.33 #3 1999-12-2 Lisle Paul Collecting 20th Century S&W Guns

Collecting J frames

Vol.33 #3 1999-12-3 King Jim Colt versus Schofield Pistol Reprint of article from Army & Navy Journal April 7 1877. Remarks about the U.S military trials rebutting many of the findings and results.

Vol.34 #1 2000-09-1 Radaker Bob The Presidents Corner Establishing the SWCA Forum.

Vol.34 #1 2000-09-2 Crawford John The 357 Magnum Model 27 Turns

Development of the 357 Magnum, the pre-war Registered Magnum, early serial and registration numbers, changes in post-war guns, barrel lengths, numbers made, serial numbers, various engineering changes, items that accompanied guns, stocks, wood cases, and much more.

Vol.34 #1 2000-09-3 Unknown Southwest Bunch News March 31st 2000 meeting

Vol.34 #1 2000-09-4 Horwedel Tom Knoxville 2000 Participants at the AM, details of presentations, prize winners and pictures.

Vol.34 #1 2000-09-5 Maier Bill Safety Hammerless “Those Little Guys”

Bill describing his display, the variations in calibers, barrel lengths and engineering changes, fakes, engraved, club guns, Capone gun, holsters and more.

Vol.34 #1 2000-09-6 Smith Irling SWCA Meeting Minutes Highlights of the agenda from Knoxville 2000, S&W for sale

Vol.34 #1 2000-09-7 Stellmacher C Member Requests Info required on the K-22 change from one-screw to two-

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description screw rear sight, approx serial number for change, interesting sights & hammers.

Vol.34 #1 2000-09-8 Mower Bruce S&W 1883 Circular Early S&W circular from 1883, detailed description.

Vol.34 #1 2000-09-9 Unknown In Memoriam Obituaries for Roger Bishop, Irling Smith.

Vol.34 #1 2000-09-10 Cheely Ray Treasurers Report Financial report and list of items donated and sold at the auction in Knoxville

Vol.35 #1 2001-03-1 Mower Bruce S&W 1883 Circular Reprint of 1883 circular article from previous journal, but this time with pictures included

Vol.35 #1 2001-03-2 Radaker Bob The Presidents Corner Tribute to Irling Smith and appointment of Ernie Rice as replacement secretary.

Vol.35 #1 2001-03-3 Pitstick Jerry My Gosh – What a coincidence!!

“Two old friends meet again” – research into a civil war Army #2 shows a link to another gun in owners collection

Vol.35 #1 2001-03-4 Cornett Ed Match Par, A S&W Game Details of a shooting game based on golf, along with copies of the rule booklet.

Vol.35 #1 2001-03-5 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for Jacques Salzedo

Vol.35 #1 2001-03-6 Wallinger J & King Jim

The King Gun Sight Company Part 1

Great article on D.W. King and his company, the sight replacement products offered and gunsmithing work undertaken. Research undertaken, details of Kings life and death, catalogs, his sights on Registered Magnums, cock-eyed hammers, cross stock of products between S&W and King, short-actions for revolvers, sight rib conversions “Super Targets”. History of product release by year.

Vol.35 #2 2001-09-1 Radaker Bob The Presidents Corner A presidential goodbye

Vol.35 #2 2001-09-2 DeRose Peter The Presidents Corner The 2001 Annual Meeting

Vol.35 #2 2001-09-3 Various Internet Q&A Questions and answers from Joe Miller’s internet forum S&W serial number placement, ammo for the .32/.44, Blue Book journals.

Vol.35 #2 2001-09-4 Unknown 2001 Annual Meeting Minutes The 2001 annual meeting in Springfield, highlights from the agenda, table covers for sale, award winners and pictures.

Vol.35 #2 2001-09-5 Cheely Ray Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.35 #2 2001-09-6 Lucio Jess The Evolution of the 357 Magnum

Development of the pre-war Registered Magnum, background and ammunition, details of Reg Mag manufacturing and options, production data, post-war 357’s,

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description the first K frame 357 Combat Magnum (Model 19)

Vol.35 #2 2001-09-7 Unknown Southwest Bunch News October19th 2001 meeting

Vol.35 #2 2001-09-8 Unknown 2001 Annual Show Auction Results

Items donated and sold at the annual meeting.

Vol.35 #2 2001-09-9 Unknown 2001 Springfield Award Winners

List of awards, winners and pictures.

Vol.35 #2 2001-09-10 Various Evolution of the Model 29 “44 Magnum”

Details of the SWCA display at the NRA Annual Meeting in Kansas City 2001. Description of the display, guns and awards won. List of firearms displayed with description

Vol.35 #2 2001-09-11 Kieffer Ted My .22 Hornet Ted’s project to build a 22 Hornet on a Model 29 frame. Much detail on Don Cassavant’s gunsmithing and how to repeat the process if interested.

Vol.36 #1 2002-03-1 DeRose Peter The Presidents Corner S&W new ownership and publication of “150th Anniversary Special Collectors Edition, S&W Handguns 2002”

Vol.36 #1 2002-03-2 Pate Charlie Letters to the members Outline of Charlie’s book on the #3 US American Model

Vol.36 #1 2002-03-3 Niemczyk L K-22 Masterpiece Target Revolver

Article on K-22’s with details on both pre and post-war guns, accuracy tests, serial numbers, sights and more.

Vol.36 #1 2002-03-4 DeRose Peter Luck Peter’s process for designing his display for 2001 AM

Vol.36 #1 2002-03-5 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary’s for John Otteman, Dick Capps, Donald Menzies

Vol.36 #1 2002-03-6 Shuter Liz Collecting an engraved Ladysmith

Purchase of an engraved Ladysmith and display at the Springfield show.

Vol.36 #1 2002-03-7 Wallinger J & King Jim

The King Gun Sight Company Part 2

Focusing on the years of WWII and the late 1940’s, details of advertising, further move into gunsmithing employing Bob Chow, acquisition of the name by Ricky Gunsight in 1954

Vol.36 #1 2002-03-8 Various Internet Q&A Questions and answers from Joe Miller’s internet forum - 41 Special Prototype, 5” K-38’s, a Model 28 in .44 Special, an M&P in .38 S&W, a Schofield without US markings.

Vol.36 #2 2002-06-1 Unknown Important Policy Change – Annual Meeting

The financial impact of not staying at the host hotel and announcement of a $100 charge to attendees who do not

Vol.36 #2 2002-06-2 DeRose Peter The Presidents Corner S&W’s 150th Anniversary celebration, SWCA display at the NRA Show in Reno.

Vol.36 #2 2002-06-3 Unknown Las Vegas Annual Meeting Presentations and pictures from Las Vegas.

Vol.36 #2 2002-06-4 Unknown Minutes from Las Vegas Highlights from the agenda at the annual meeting.

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.36 #2 2002-06-5 Various Internet Q&A Questions and answers from Joe Miller’s internet forum –

Carbonia Blueing, Chief Specials, cleaning old ivory grips, length of Reg Mag barrels, Revolving Rifle,

Vol.36 #2 2002-06-6 Cornett Ed Rusty Relics and Dup Ups Ed’s collection of recovered underground relics, fascinating frontier history.

Vol.36 #2 2002-06-7 Unknown 2002 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.36 #2 2002-06-8 Unknown Show Awards Who won awards at the annual show.

Vol.36 #2 2002-06-9 Gaertner Larry Defend and Protect Larry’s display of martial guns from the M&P’s of the Spanish American War in 1900 to the Model 56 of the 1962 USAF. Guns shipped to the OSS, Coast Guard, Marine Corp and many others.

Vol.36 #2 2002-06-10 Unknown My favorite gun And their favorite guns.

Vol.36 #2 2002-06-11 Cheely Ray Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.36 #2 2002-06-12 Neal Bob Request for help Bob requesting information on the evolution of S&W Target Sights 1878 – 1942 in preparation for a major acticle

Vol.37 #1 2003-03-1 Cross Bill & Radaker Bob

S&W’s .44 Magnum, The Model 29

Entire journal devoted to research into the Model 29, the definitive article by the two most knowledgeable collectors. Begins with the first production gun, early barrel lengths available, finishes, adverts, lots of serial # info, grips including Cokes, leather cases, 5 4 and 3 screw side plates, model marked guns, wooden cases, 5 screw barrels, fine engraved examples, many tables of production data, engineering changes, styles of cases. Lots of great pictures.

Vol.37 #2 2003-06-1 DeRose Peter The Presidents Corner Importance of recruiting new members and supporting CVHM, contributing articles to the journal

Vol.37 #2 2003-06-2 Kyler Duane The JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum

Oklahoma’s Must-See collection of firearms and other items in Claremore OK. Details of Mr Davis’s life, his accumulation of guns, long term lease to the State of OK.

Vol.37 #2 2003-06-3 Various Internet Q&A Questions and answers from Joe Miller’s internet forum – 19th century assembly numbers, flat latches, .32 M&P revolvers, box for the .32 RF New Model Tip Up Model 1 ½, screwdrivers, finishes on Victory Models (blue, black and parkerized)

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.37 #2 2003-06-4 Unknown Collectors, S&W step into

breach Reprint of Springfield Union News article about $12,000 donation to CVHM.

Vol.37 #2 2003-06-5 McCarver S & Mullin T

A modern rarity made to order

Melonite finish special order 4566 guns from the Performance Center

Vol.37 #2 2003-06-6 Cross Bill Artistry in Metal: The Engraver’s Art and post-war 357 Magnum Revolvers

Examples of post-war guns engraved by the factory and by external engravers. Many, many pictures of engraved guns.

Vol.37 #2 2003-06-7 Unknown SWCA and NRA Policies Life Membership, Ethics and the NRA Code of Ethics for Gun Dealers and Collectors

Vol.37 #2 2003-06-8 Cross Bill My “Alaska Bush Companion” Bram Tellekamp’s 44 Magnum, the history of the famous wildlife cinematographer from Alaska and his presentation gun, pictures of his exploits,

Vol.37 #2 2003-06-9 Cross Bill Two rare S&W Revolvers in 45 Colt Caliber

Two rare 45 Colts, a 455 HE 2nd Model and a 38/44 Heavy Duty

Vol.37 #2 2003-06-10 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary’s for John Oliver, Earle Theall, Richard Williams, Clifford Schisler, Richard Mott, Sue Bennett

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-1 DeRose Peter The Presidents Corner Farewell from retiring president

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-2 Supica Jim The Presidents Corner Review of Annual meeting in Milwaukee, the online forum.

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-3 Unknown Candid Shots from the Milwaukee Show

Pictures of attendees.

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-4 Rice Ernie 2003 Annual Meeting Minutes Highlights of the agenda, raising dues, revised award categories.

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-5 Cheely Ray Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-6 Cross Bill A “Mystery Pair” of Engraved 357 Magnum Revolvers

A pair of 357’s sent out by S&W for engraving, returned and then sold quietly because of errors in detail. Fine work, detailed pictures.

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-7 Unknown 2003 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-8 Unknown 2003 Milwaukee Awards Pictures of prize presentations

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-9 Unknown 2003 Milwaukee Displays Pictures and descriptions of 2003 annual meeting displays

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-10 Cross Bill Early Model 629 Revolvers Production, variations, engraved examples, many pictures

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-11 Gaertner Larry The Orlando NRA Convention 2003

SWCA display at the NRA Show, prizes won etc.

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-12 Antipas Jim Regional Spring Show Eastern region meeting May 3rd

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-13 Miller Joe Points to consider when Guidelines for buying a firearm over the internet, do’s and

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description purchasing a firearm don’ts, legalities and more

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-14 Various Internet Q&A Q&A’s from Joe Miller’s internet forum – 1950 Targets in 44 Special, guidelines for caring for your antique guns, gun safes, coil springs in N frames, 3rd model Russia

Vol.37 #3 2003-09-15 Maedel Jack So you wan’na host a show? Advice for potential show hosts, how to plan it, approval etc.

Vol.38 #1 2004-03-1 Supica Jim The Presidents Corner Encouragement to attend 2004 Dallas meeting

Vol.38 #1 2004-03-2 Jinks Roy The Chairman’s Update Praise for Joe Miller’s forum, growth in emails and letters (3000 in 2003), documents sold and not housed in CVHM

Vol.38 #1 2004-03-3 Various Internet Q&A Date of manufacturer versus shipping, finish of rammer rods on Model 1 ½, pre-war grip adapters, checking the records of Marcus Hartley, a ported Model 25-2 in 45 Colt, frame sizes J/K/L/M versus E/F/H/G, “S” prefix serial # stamps, numbering latches on .44 DA 1st Models.

Vol.38 #1 2004-03-4 Cross Bill Especially selected by Elmer Keith 12-1-71

A 4” Model 29 ordered by Elmer Keith for a friend and engraved at the factory as selected by him.

Vol.38 #1 2004-03-5 Flick Charlie Sole Survivor? Story of a Navy Victory Model

Research into a Navy Victory model with an interesting history in the Pacific theater in WWII

Vol.38 #1 2004-03-6 Grote Robert A tribute to my Dad

Vol.38 #1 2004-03-7 Burgoff D & Steadman L

Variations in S&W First Model 3rd Issues

Research into a number of First Model 3rd Issues noting differences between them in a table with pics and drawings

Vol.38 #1 2004-03-7 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for Mike Stuckslager

Vol.38 #1 2004-03-8 Venturella J My S&W Dream Revolver Project to build a blue Model 58 project gun in .41 Magnum.

Vol.38 #2 2004-06-1 Supica Jim The Presidents Corner Gun collecting and the political process, advice on selecting candidates to receive your vote

Vol.38 #2 2004-06-2 Various Internet Q&A Post war commercial Model of 1917, incorrect caliber for a Model 3 pocket pistol, a 22/32 Kit Gun, description of the box for a .32 Regulation Police, the “Bug” screw, spring assisted yokes on Heavy Dutys and other pre-war N frames, importance of shipping dates, factory test fire procedure

Vol.38 #2 2004-06-3 Mullin T Rarest Smith Auto Loader The 1046 10mm auto pistol, only 146 made. Reason for it’s development,

Vol.38 #2 2004-06-4 Speers M Was it or wasn’t it? Historical research into pre-war Registered Magnum #4020, possibly used to thwart a bank robbery in 1940

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.38 #2 2004-06-5 Pitstick J John H. Masonheimer A Civil War Hero Who Got A Second Chance – research

into a Model 1 2nd issue inscribed as found on Stone River battlefield in 1862. Guidance on how to research individuals from the civil war, interesting story of a volunteer in the 15th Kentucky Inf. and his fight against raiders at home

Vol.38 #2 2004-06-6 McCarver M S&W A Lifetime Attraction Collecting S&W revolvers for 30 years

Vol.38 #2 2004-06-7 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for Paul Hammersten, Leon Pullen, Charles Shuter

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-1 Supica Jim The Presidents Corner Thanks to all for Dallas show, brief review of the board meeting, NRA membership, prize winners and intro to Minneapolis in 2005.

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-2 Lucio Jess Candid shots from the Dallas Show

Great shots from the Dallas show, display tables and more

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-3 Rice Ernie Minutes S&WCA 2004 Annual Meeting

Highlights of the agenda, NRA membership policy, annual awards, CVHM donations and more.

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-4 Cheely Ray Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-5 Unknown 2004 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-6 Unknown 2004 Annual Awards Winners Pics of the 2004 annual award winners

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-7 Unknown 2004 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-8 Various Internet Q&A 248 members registered on e-forum, list of people who sell parts for S&W’s, documents held by the University of Mass, documents held by CVHM, membership of the NRA, Model 19’s in 4 1/8 barrel, Victory Model holsters, Navy Victory models, replacing the blue flocking on a S&W wood box, advice on long-term gun storage, alphabet U & W mainsprings, re-nickel process at the factory, pre-war grip adapters, early pearl and ivory grips, shipping date v manufacture, used 16-4’s

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-9 Halfpenny Rex An Ode to the S&W Poem in praise of Smith & Wesson’s

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-10 Halfpenny Rex An Open Letter Rex’s comments on attending the 2004 Annual Meeting

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-11 Grote R Dad’s K-22 Started it all Robert’s interest in collecting S&W’s

Vol.38 #3 2004-09-12 Cross Bill Target stocks used on the “.44 Magnum”, 1956-1983

Detailed analysis of .44 Magnum stocks including detailed pictures

Vol.39 #1 2005-03-1 Supica Jim The Presidents Corner Encouragement to attend Minneapolis in 2005, revised

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Display Award categories, rules of annual meetings

Vol.39 #1 2005-03-2 Maedel Jack In support of our auction: Let’s raise the bar

Encouragement to attend the 2005 show and for donations to the auction

Vol.39 #1 2005-03-3 Various Internet Q&A Using +P .38 Special rounds in older guns, are Model 24 & 624 cylinders heat treated as Model 29 & 629’s, what are guns that letter as “open” or “still in S&W inventory”, Victory Model backstrap markings, Victory Model refinish, Lend Lease Victory Model, S&W tall rear sights, cylinder drag lines, Cockeyed Hammers origin and makers, Clark hammers, factory changer from gold to silver medallions, factory installed Roper grips, N Frame Target grips, S&W pre-war Magna grips, engraved post-war guns, S&W pre-war 357 to Colt rep, S&W Trademark in Spanish.

Vol.39 #1 2005-03-4 Speers Mike Perfection is an attitude An engraved Triplelock by Ralph Bone used in advertising by Bizjet

Vol.39 #1 2005-03-5 Wallinger J & King Jim

The King Gun Sight Company Part 3

Services and products marketed by King, their catalogs, incorporation of many of their features into today’s guns, King patents such as “Super Grouper”, “Super Target” and “Cockeyed Hammer”, magazine balancing weights, recoil buffers, Woodsman combination stock and holster, King-Murad grips, ventilated ribs, short action conversions, the full variety of King sights, peep sights, long range sights.

Vol.39 #1 2005-03-6 McNeil Many Registered Magnum Reunion Putting a 5 ½ Registered Magnum back together wirh it’s box, tube and certificate.

Vol.39 #2 2005-06-1 Supica Jim The Presidents Corner Farewell from Jim, thanks to various.

Vol.39 #2 2005-06-2 Various Internet Q&A Blue v Nickel production, S&W boxes deliberately labeled upside down, why S&W HA cylinders rotate counter clockwise, occasional plum coloration of cylinders, flat latch production, screw threads for 320 revolving rifles, 3rd Model .44 HE production including barrel lengths, Target Triplelock sights, US Naval Ordnance notes, Model 53 barrel length production (estimated), identifying fake .357 Registered Magnum certificates, Gold box production.

Vol.39 #2 2005-06-3 Pate Charlie Notes from CVHM – CD Leet Production of S&W ammo from 1857 through the 1870’s

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.39 #2 2005-06-4 Williams Kevin The gripping story of Walter F

Roper Story of Walter Roper, his life, education, employment with S&W, developing his famous grips, large number of pictures, relationship with Gagne, Gagne’s son at S&W and possible involvement with Coke grips.

Vol.39 #2 2005-06-5 Cross Bill Type descriptions for S&W’s “.44 Magnum”

Bill’s 11 distinct type descriptions for the Pre-Model 29 through the 29-2, complete detailed listed descriptions and approx serial number ranges for each.

Vol.39 #2 2005-06-6 Williams Kevin Canadian S&W .455 Mk II Hand Ejector Second Model

Research into a really nice .455 HE purchased by Lt Nicholson of the Canadian engineers.

Vol.39 #2 2005-06-7 Halfpenny Rex The eBay Effect The impact of the internet on firearms collecting, reviewing both positives and negatives, example prices of Outdoorsman, Reg Mags, and a table of box prices.

Vol.39 #2 2005-06-8 Various In Memoriam Obituaries for Gary Garbrecht, Jack Dillon, Dennis Hotaling

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-1 Miller Connell The Presidents Corner

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-2 Rice Ernie Board Notes Termination of Scott Grote’s membership

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-3 Rice Ernie SWCA Notes Annual Meeting Review of the event, attendees, highlights of Board Meeting.

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-4 Cheely Ray Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-5 Unknown 2005 Candid Shots from Minneapolis

Pics of the 2005 annual show

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-6 Unknown 2005 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-7 Unknown 2005 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-8 Unknown 2005 Annual Awards Winners Pics of the 2005 annual award winners

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-9 Unknown 2005 Minneapolis Special Presentations

Special awards made at the Minneapolis shows including final presentation of the Calhoun Norton trophy

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-10 Various Internet Q&A Soft & Hard fitting in the manufacturing process, outline of S&W production volume info, Fuzzy Farrant conversions, side plate logo on early 20th Century guns, Bill Jordan and the Model 19, S&W Model 39 Prototype “X” guns, questions on early nickel plating techniques.

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-11 Pate Charlie Americans for the West Point Class of 1873

Order of 21 Model 3’s nickel plated for the West Point graduating class of 1873 at $15.50 per unit

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-12 Jinks Roy Notes on early .38 Chiefs Special Shipments

Details of the first J frame, serial numbers of many given away or presented plus shipping for all of the first 75.

Vol.39 #3 2005-09-13 Odom & Cross A “Four-screw” Model 29-1 A 4 Screw Model 29-1 in nickel, many pics and serial # table

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.39 #3 2005-09-14 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for George Smithgall, Steven Legge, Chuck Lubbe,

Russell Townsley

Vol.40 #1 2006-03-1 Miller Connell The Presidents Corner Encouragement to attend SW Bunch and annual meetings

Vol.40 #1 2006-03-2 Various Internet Q&A Registered Magnum in .22 LR, Model 25-5 chamberings, Nickel Model 53 Jet, Franklin Mint American Replica.

Vol.40 #1 2006-03-3 Pate Charlie Early S&W Paper Boxes Information on early paper boxes from the 1870’s

Vol.40 #1 2006-03-4 Cross Bill 50th Anniversary 44 Magnum Class A engraved 1957 5 Screw pre-Model 29 with pics

Vol.40 #1 2006-03-5 McMillan R The S&W Model 39 – it’s variations and modifications

Detailed monograph on the Model 39, development, pre 39’s, Reissues, Model 44 Single Actions, early Model 52,s, steel frames, 39-2’s, larger contracts such as Venezuela and Connecticut SP commemorative, the Hush Puppy, 2nd Generation Guns, after market variations, .22 LR versions, Border Patrol versions. Every miscellaneous item you can imagine, tons of pictures, serial number data, boxes, paper.

Vol.40 #2 2006-06-1 Miller Connell The Presidents Corner SW bunch meeting, 1st color journal

Vol.40 #2 2006-06-2 Various Internet Q&A Impact on value of King features, correct finish on a 1941 British .38 S&W, Serial #’s v Shipping Dates, J frame “Bug” screws, Model 45 Dash numbers, pre-war Grip Adapters, .22/32 I frame “Bekeart”

Vol.40 #2 2006-06-3 Pate Charlie S&W’s 1944 Display at the Springfield Museum

Documents from University of Mass relating to a 1944 museum display including serial numbers of guns involved

Vol.40 #2 2006-06-4 Wallinger J & King Jim

The King Gun Sight Company Part 4

A very detailed photographic record of King prepared guns

Vol.40 #2 2006-06-5 Maher Mike S&W .38 New Departure Revolvers owned by 20th Century Studios

Detail of research into a number if .38 New Departures acquired by 20th Century Studios

Vol.40 #2 2006-06-6 Tremaine R Conventional Wisdom The Olympic chamber on Straight Line and Third Model Single Shots and tests of their accuracy.

Vol.40 #2 2006-06-7 Cross Bill Engraved for Gary Garbrecht Russell Smith engraved for GG with the story of Russell’s life - WWII tank, the S&W logo, a cabin cruiser, golfer.

Vol.40 #2 2006-06-8 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for Markel Pope

Vol.40 #3 2006-09-1 Miller Connell The Presidents Corner Review of Salt Lake meeting

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.40 #3 2006-09-2 Rice Ernie S&WCA Board Notes Highlights of the board meeting

Vol.40 #3 2006-09-3 Rice Ernie SWCA Notes Annual Meeting Review of the event, attendees, highlights of Board Meeting.

Vol.40 #3 2006-09-4 Cheely Ray Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.40 #3 2006-09-5 Unknown Candid Shots from Salt Lake Pics of the 2006 annual show

Vol.40 #3 2006-09-6 Unknown 2006 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.40 #3 2006-09-7 Unknown 2006 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Vol.40 #3 2006-09-8 Unknown 2006 Annual Awards Winners Pics of the 2006 annual award winners

Vol.40 #3 2006-09-9 Pate Charlie M.W. Robinson and American Model Shoulder Rest

Details of the Model 3 shoulder stocks, detailed pictures including cased and serial numbered examples.

Vol.40 #3 2006-09-10 Odom Chuck S&W 44 Magnum No.130938 First of the Collectors Corner articles, Chuck discusses his favorite 44 Magnum, many pictures

Vol.40 #3 2006-09-11 Halfpenny Rex Registered Magnum Sales Circular Variations

Detailed information on Reg Mag sales circular variations including differences, dates of issue, reprints of each

Vol.40 #3 2006-09-12 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary of Charles Klein

Vol.41 #1 2007-03-1 Miller Connell The Presidents Corner SW bunch meeting record attendees (86) and encouragement to attend annual meeting.

Vol.41 #1 2007-03-2 Various Internet Q&A Dating old catalogs, Triplelock lot sizes: serial numbers v shipping dates with lots of serial number data, Volcanic pistol data, Lanyard Swivels on Triplelocks and other pre-war guns and effect on serial number stamps, S&W white outline rear sights

Vol.41 #1 2007-03-3 Pate Charlie M.W. Robinson and S&W Ivory grips

Price of “stocking” S&W Americans in 1873 in wood, pearl and ivory.

Vol.41 #1 2007-03-4 Kennelly M A Seven Year Project Collectors corner, having a Model 27-2 engraved by Paul Piquette and waiting 7 years for the gun. Many pictures and design sketches.

Vol.41 #1 2007-03-5 Houze H Small but Devilish Early references to the S&W Volcanic pistol, material from various 1850’s newspapers and other publications commenting on the pistols

Vol.41 #1 2007-03-6 King Jim and Jacki

Manufacturing Changes in S&W K-Frames 1899-1961: Visual Clues for the Collector

Adaptation of presentations given at the 2003 Milwaukee meeting, using changes to give periods of manufacture, background to the K frame, features of the early hand ejector, details of the early K frame models (1899, 1902, 1905), chronological list of changes to the K frame through

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description 1961 with detailed explanation of each event. Tons of pictures and drawing to demonstrate changes.

Vol.41 #1 2007-03-7 Burghoff D Book Review Favorable review of Charlie Pate’s “The S&W American Model in U.S. and Foreign Service”

Vol.41 #1 2007-03-8 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary of Barbara Dobson, Frank Arvanetes, Spenser Michael Fisher

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-1 Cross Bill The Presidents Corner NRA show results for Jim and Judy Fisher’s display, upcoming Tulsa show and the SW Bunch meeting.

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-2 Cheely Ray Random Shots Appointment of Rex Halfpenny as annual event coordinator

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-3 Halfpenny Rex Bringing home the big show Rex stating his intentions and thanks for the oppportunity

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-4 Various Internet Q&A S&W Model 48 Production Variations, Moore Patent info and example gun, 38-44 Heavy Duty No. 44829 with an unusual barrel length, 38 S&W Special cartridge and it’s original black powder load, 38-44 Heavy Duty 1st month production day by day, Pre-Model 10 shipping date, K-32 peru recessed chambers, Charles C Call presentation revolver with details of his 64 years with S&W

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-5 Cross Bill Rare and limited production from S&W

S&WCA’s award winning display at the annual meeting of the NRA – Jim & Judy Fisher’s 70+ gun display in St.Louis 2007, awards won, highlights of the weekend including Tom Selleck’s visit.

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-6 Pate Charlie M.W. Robinson Monthly Sales

Summary of monthly sales of S&W Americans, Old Russians and shoulder stocks by S&W’s major distributor for October 1873.

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-7 Cross Bill Highway Patrolman Model 28-2 with brush nickel finish

Collectors corner, a very rare Model 28-2 4 inch in brushed nickel finish

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-8 Pate Charlie S&W Model 1917 Club Guns The detail behind the 51 .45 Army Club Guns produced between 1916 and 1955, the first being made before any orders were received for “Model 1917’s”

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-9 Jinks Roy S&W Shoulder Stocks History of S&W’s shoulder stocks for the Model 3 Americans and Russians, table of sales by month for 1873 and 1874 and 1875. plus data by year for 1876/7/8/9. Many pictures and examples, the Australian contract order, factory sales

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description pamphlets, the New Model No.3 .320 Revolving Rifle, table of purchases from M.W. Robinson, pictures of boxes for shoulder stocks,

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-10 Cross Bill S&W “Magnums in Print” Reprints of 4 articles from various publications from 1956 to 1981 including Argosy May 1956 .44 Magnum, Guns August 1964 .41 Magnum, Gun Digest Treasury 1977 factory engraved .44 Magnum, Guns February 1981 two Russ Smith engraved .44 Magnums.

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-11 Odom Chuck Dr Coppridge’s Unique .44 Magnum

A 5 inch 5 screw .44 Magnum ordered by Dr Coppridge in 1956, purchased from him in 2003, much correspondence

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-12 Whittington R & Gabel K

The “Sash Hook” S&W revolvers

Explanation of the spur noted on the trigger guard of 2nd and 3rd Model Russians, a suspension hook for Cossack units.

Vol.41 #2 2007-06-13 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for Charlotte Orr, Bill Powell, Mike Anderson, John Estey

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-1 Cross Bill The Presidents Corner Richmond annual meeting.

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-2 Rice Ernie S&WCA Board Notes Highlights of the board meeting

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-3 Rice Ernie SWCA Notes Annual Meeting Review of the event, attendees, highlights of Board Meeting, extension to the CVHM.

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-4 Cheely Ray Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-5 Unknown Candid Shots from Salt Lake Pics of the 2007 annual show

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-6 Unknown 2007 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-7 Unknown 2007 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-8 Unknown 2007 Annual Awards Winners Pics of the 2007 annual award winners

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-9 Unknown S&WCA Buyer Beware Policy S&WCA ethics policy, we do not subscribe to buyer beware

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-10 Various Internet Q&A .380 caliber pistols, Standard Barrel Lengths 6 1/8th Model 66, Lanyard Rings on .38 Safety Hammerless, 38-44 Heavy Duty 1st month production by day, 22-32 Heavy Target Grips, guns open on the records, firearm orientation (barrel left or right) in presentation cases, diamond stamp on S&W?

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-11 Pate Charlie Early S&W Nickel Plating Documents from CVHM relating to 1870’s nickel plating

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-12 Warner Don The Philadelphia Edison Collectors Corner – Victor Lee Emerson and Registered Magnum #675, details of Emerson’s life, correspondence with S&W, his obituary, his inventions

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-13 Williams Kevin S&W Registered Magnum The details of the Registered Magnum certificates, the order

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Certificates brochure, Reg #’s in the crane, tube, Reg cards, details of

the logo’s, embossed seal, ink color, signatures.

Vol.41 #3 2007-09-14 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for Colin Dobson.

Vol.42 #1 2008-03-1 Cross Bill The Presidents Corner Tulsa gun show, SW Bunch meeting, upcoming Sturbridge annual meeting.

Vol.42 #1 2008-03-2 Various Internet Q&A Re-used serial numbers by factory, Pre-Model 12 Bug screw, when did they use Coke-Bottle stocks and on what guns, “Smooth” Presentation grips, 38 Military, Model 1902, Oct 2007 Tulsa Gun Show and SW Bunch meeting with pics

Vol.42 #1 2008-03-3 Unknown Gun Collectors target Springfield

Reprint of Springfield Sunday Republican on S&WCA’s annual meeting in 1987

Vol.42 #1 2008-03-4 Pate Charlie Max Fiedler, St.Petersburg From the CVHM archives, S&W’s agents sales report from the Moscow World’s Exhibition of 1872.

Vol.42 #1 2008-03-5 Connot Mark 32 Safety Hammerless #1071 Collectors Corner: research into safety hammerless guns with lanyard rings.

Vol.42 #1 2008-03-6 Taffin John Sixgun Stocks Write up by one of shootings great journalists. John’s summary of stock materials (such as synthetics, ivory, stag, micarta, various woods) complete with list of suppliers

Vol.42 #1 2008-03-7 Hopkins-Arnold A & Hopkins J

S&W Triple Lock in British Service 1914-17 Part 1

Description of a Triple Lock and research into a specific revolver owned and used by a Royal Artillery officer in WWI. Many pics and drawings

Vol.42 #1 2008-03-8 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for Steve Ray.

Vol.42 #2 2008-06-1 Cross Bill The Presidents Corner S&WCA formed to promote good fellowship, communicating ideas or criticisms to the officers and directors to bring about improvement

Vol.42 #2 2008-06-2 Various Internet Q&A Checking a Bekeart serial number, early J frames on Chiefs Specials, S&W Handcuff serial numbers, Primer on S&W stocks by Lee Jarrett – how to remove if stuck, how to put back onto gun without damage, storage, repairing buggered grips screws. Pre-war grips adapters, pre and post patent award, Army test of 38-44’s including 5 serial numbers, details of tests and eventual destination of the guns after return to S&W.

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.42 #2 2008-06-3 Pate Charlie Colonel Rex Applegate From the Univ of Mass archives; personal letters between

S&W and Rex Applegate

Vol.42 #2 2008-06-4 Harris Steve Capt George Nonte’s 1950 44 Military Revolver (Model 21)

Research into a gun shipped to George Nonte, outline of gun author Nonte’s work, picture of the gun.

Vol.42 #2 2008-06-5 Cornett Ed A Presidential .357 Magnum Presented to President Truman in 1948, a rare transitional 357 in 8 3/8” barrel, much of the original correspondence, pictures of the gun and holster.

Vol.42 #2 2008-06-6 Coppridge Alton MD

The rest of the story Re: Dr Coppridge’s Unique .44 Magnum

Corrections to Chuck Odom’s previous article by the original owner of the .44 magnum. Also includes grips from Sanderson, discussions with Elmer Keith, a Heiser belt and holster and much more detail.

Vol.42 #2 2008-06-7 Hopkins-Arnold A & Hopkins J

S&W Triple Lock in British Service 1914-17 Part 2

Further research into a Triple Lock revolver owned and used by a Royal Artillery officer in WWI focusing on his service record and death.

Vol.42 #2 2008-06-8 Cross Bill The untimely end of a 44 Magnum

Story of a magnum that couldn’t take a double charge of powder, S&W’s reaction to the problem including replacing the gun.

Vol.42 #2 2008-06-9 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for James Beck and D.J. Phillips

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-1 Cross Bill The Presidents Corner Sturbridge annual meeting, founding the SWHF

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-2 Cross Bill S&W Historical Foundation Founded by Ray and Sheryl Cheely to promote research, preservation and display of historical S&W materials

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-3 Rice Ernie S&WCA Board Notes Highlights of the board meeting

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-4 Rice Ernie SWCA Notes from the Annual Business Meeting

Attendees, highlights of Board Meeting, update from the CVHM.

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-5 Cheely Ray Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-6 Lucio Jess Candid Shots from Sturbridge Pics of the 2008 annual show

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-7 Unknown 2008 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-8 Unknown 2008 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-9 Unknown 2008 Annual Awards Winners Pics of the 2008 annual award winners

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-10 Unknown Minutes of the First S&WCA official meeting

S&WCA minutes of the first meeting in Las Vegas 1970

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-11 Various Internet Q&A 357 Registered Magnum purchase taking several years - correspondence supplied by Roy, 357 magnums to U.S. Government and 38-32 Terrier Post Office guns –

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description interesting emails between Roy and Charlie Pate with info on Reg Mags shipped to the government and the Ordnance evaluation, also re Terrier order for the USPS. Non-survivors – parts for First and Third single shots and possible explanations for their existence, 1000 Model 19’s purchased by the Border Patrol and the path they took, Interesting items from Roy’s researches – 38-44 Heavy Duties for police, K-22’s and more

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-12 Pate Charlie Puerto Rico NG Model 1917 Revolvers

From the archives: correspondence between Puerto Rico National Guard re serial numbers of 1917’s

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-13 Barbour Jim One Ragged Hole Collectors Corner: Jim’s collecting of Model 29-6’s, his extensive testing of the gun’s accuracy and his modifications

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-14 Hayward Max Victory Officer’s Model 38 M&P’s 4 “, wrongly called Victory as shipped in 1953/4

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-15 Cross Bill & Jinks Roy

The Persona Non Grata Club The formation of the PNG club during a flight to Europe in the 1950’s, membership and their Model 29 revolvers, pictures of Curtis LeMay’s 2 guns – Model 29 and Model 53, with pictures of the engraving specific to PNG guns

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-16 Brown Arlo Bowen, Persinger & Love The creation of a custom ivory-gripped, engraved 4” S&W 38-44 Heavy Duty .45 Colt Conversion. Built by Bowen, grips by Persinger and engraved by Love. Many pics of process and finished gun

Vol.42 #3 2008-09-17 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for Joanne Englehart, Bill Maier

Vol.43 #1 2009-03-1 Cross Bill Presidents Corner Encouragement to attend Troy annual meeting, journal articles and congrats to Jim Supica, Director NRA Museum

Vol.43 #1 2009-03-2 Cross Bill Notes from the SW Bunch Attendance at meeting in Nov 2008, activities etc.

Vol.43 #1 2009-03-3 Cross Bill SWHF Examples of Digitized and indexed Records

Documents relating to the 8 ¼” Registered Magnum 2517 that left the factory with Tuskoid grips

Vol.43 #1 2009-03-4 Unknown Internet Q&A Special Order end-label dates, Serial Numbers versus Shipping Dates, Dash 1 Models, .45 Colt Triplelock

Vol.43 #1 2009-03-5 Pate Charlie The Schofield-Colt SAA Trigger Pull Test

From the archives, details of trigger pull tests conducted at Frankford Arsenal in January 1878.

Vol.43 #1 2009-03-6 Keller Peter The Evolution of a S&W shooter/accumulator/collector

How Peters collection grew.

Vol.43 #1 2009-03-7 Cross Bill & Trophy 1955 model target 45 Development of the 1955 Target Model and notable early

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Odom Chuck examples given as prizes at Tampa Mid-Winter matches

Vol.43 #1 2009-03-8 Pitstick Jerry Four Soldiers S&W firearms used by members of the Cook family in the Civil War

Vol.43 #1 2009-03-9 Pate Charlie S&W’s First Model Three Development of S&W’s Model 3 Army during the Civil War

Vol.43 #1 2009-03-10 Cross Bill Engraved by Alvin White Four .44 Magnums engraved by Alvin White, variations in detail, many great pictures,

Vol.43 #1 2009-03-11 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for Leland Schlegel and Larry Schell

Vol.43 #2 2009-06-1 Cross Bill Presidents Corner Thanks to Richard McMillan for AM presenation on 75 Years of S&W Automatic Pistols 1913-1988, SW Bunch meeting in April 2009

Vol.43 #2 2009-06-2 Unknown Internet Q&A Pearl Grips, Front Sight Mounting Pins, Box Paraphernalia, Model 39 T Numbers, New Model #3’s in .455 Caliber,

Vol.43 #2 2009-06-3 Pate Charlie Army Surplus S&W’s from 1900

From the archives, Interesting guns held in Benicia Arsenal in 1900 including many S&W’s

Vol.43 #2 2009-06-4 Patteson Bill Hometown Treasure Collectors Corner, Bill’s evolving collection with many pictures

Vol.43 #2 2009-06-5 Connot Mark Boxes for the S&W Pocket Top Break Revolvers

Definitive article on colors, sizes and labeling of Top Break boxes including a very useful table. Many pictures.

Vol.43 #2 2009-06-6 Halfpenny Rex Shorty Sortie over Thunder Ranch

Rex’s trip to Thunder Ranch and the results of his training with Clint Smith, particularly his use of 6906.

Vol.43 #2 2009-06-7 Jinks Roy The S&W .44 Hand Ejector First Model (Triplelock)

Roy’s presentation from Sturbridge AM, development of the hand ejector and the N frame .44 First Models, record of the 1906 shipment, variations such as the .455 British, .44-40, .38-40, .45 Colt.

Vol.43 #2 2009-06-8 Cross Bill 50th Anniversary Model 29 Article detailing the Model 29 Anniversary 44 Magnum, many pictures, boxes, engraving, patches and vest.

Vol.43 #2 2009-06-9 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for Judy Rogers

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-1 Cross Bill Presidents Corner Update on Troy MI AM, encouragement to attend Tucson, new role as Treasurer replacing Ray Cheely.

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-2 Unknown S&W Historian Roy Jinks celebrates 50th NRA meeting

Roy presented with an engraved Model 29 to mark attendance at 50 NRA annual meetings.

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-3 McMillan R 75 Tears of S&W Semi-Auto Pistols 1913-1988

Richard’s presentation from the Phoenix NRA meeting, over 100 guns

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.43 #3 2009-09-4 Rice Ernie S&WCA Board Notes Highlights of the board meeting

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-5 Rice Ernie SWCA Notes from the Annual Business Meeting

Attendees, highlights of Board Meeting, update from the CVHM.

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-6 Cheely Ray Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-7 Lucio Jess Candid Shots from the Troy Show

Pics of the 2009 annual show

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-8 Unknown 2009 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-9 Unknown 2009 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-10 Unknown 2009 Annual Awards Winners Pics of the 2009 annual award winners

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-11 Unknown Internet Q&A Model 4516-1, Modern S&W Revolver Bluing, AFPG Marked Revolver, S&W Model 6041 Knife, K-Frame Harvey Kay-Chuk Conversions,

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-12 Pate Charlie Lieut Rawley (Mary Ann Pitman) and S&W’s for Gen. Forrest

Notes from the archives – confession of confederate spy noting possession of S&W’s

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-13 Connot Mark The Ring Bearer Special order Top-Breaks with lanyard rings.

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-14 Williams, Flick and Archer

Two inch S&W revolvers in U.S. Military Service

Victory and Commando revolvers shipped to the military during WWII for OSS, Coast Guard and other services, Aircrewman issued in the 1950’s, Model 10’s in Vietnam, Model 56 and 36. Advice on identifying fakes, many pics.

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-15 Ferguson Roy First 100 Round Butt M&P revolvers shipped after WWII

Research into a small group of revolvers shipped in August 1946

Vol.43 #3 2009-09-16 Unknown In Memoriam Obituaries for Ray Cheely and Shirley Ann Jasper

Vol.44 #1 2010-03-1 Stellmacher C Presidents Corner First all color journal

Vol.44 #1 2010-03-2 Pate Charlie S&W in Colt Factory Records Notes from the archives – cooperation between Colt and S&W opposing Rollin White patent renewal and other items

Vol.44 #1 2010-03-3 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary of Roberto Eugster and Harrison Carroll

Vol.44 #1 2010-03-4 Curtis Ron A Collector’s Dream Collector’s corner – the S&W Model Number Two Army, reprinted article from Oct 2009 issue of “Man at Arms”. Many beautiful pictures of rare guns, discussion of self-contained Rimfire cartridge in Civil War, cartridge boxes

Vol.44 #1 2010-03-5 Odom Chuck Remington’s Early .44 Magnum Prototype Ammo

A search for the early prototype .44 Magnum ammo as received by Elmer Keith, lots of pics and paper

Vol.44 #1 2010-03-6 Cross Bill One of a kind Congressman Cecil R King’s 1950 44 Military, a choked

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description smoothbore in 44 caliber special ordered by King, pics etc.

Vol.44 #1 2010-03-7 Jinks Roy The Search for the Dream Pistol

Fascinating article relating a quest begun in 1936 by Doug Wesson to define, design and manufacture the ultimate single shot competitive pistol. Copies of an original questionnaire sent to shooters and the consolidated results and recommendations. WWII put an end to the project.

Vol.44 #2 2010-06-1 Stellmacher C Presidents Corner Get together in Tulsa, joining the SWHF, attending the Tucson AM.

Vol.44 #2 2010-06-2 Pate Charlie S&W in Colt Factory Records Notes from the archives – Ordnance department discussion of .38 caliber revolvers

Vol.44 #2 2010-06-3 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary of Richard Lea.

Vol.44 #2 2010-06-4 Cross Bill & Radaker Bob

2 Engraved Model 60s 2 Model 60s purchased at the Tulsa gun show by Bill and Bob, commissioned by Bill Orr from Dominqos Joaquin. Many great pictures.

Vol.44 #2 2010-06-5 Jinks Roy Registered .357 Magnums Presentation by Roy at the 2009 Annual Meeting, includes copies of correspondence between Doug Wesson and Phil Sharpe detailing ammunition testing and development, much detail on the new revolver, order forms certificates and options. Many pictures.

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-1 Stellmacher C Presidents Corner The annual meeting in Tucson

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-2 Unknown S&WCA Exhibit at the NRA The decorated S&W Revolver Fancy and Engraved Models 1860-1930 display in NC with pictures and awards.

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-3 Pate Charlie S&W in Courts Martial Records

Research into S&W serial numbers in Courts Martial records.

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-4 Unknown In memoriam Obituary for Thomas Fritzky

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-5 Rice Ernie S&WCA Board Notes Highlights of the board meeting

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-6 Rice Ernie SWCA Notes from the Annual Business Meeting

Attendees, highlights of Board Meeting, update from the CVHM.

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-7 Speers Mike Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-8 Lucio Jess Candid Shots from the Tucson Show

Pics of the 2010 annual show

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-9 Unknown 2010 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-10 Unknown 2010 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.44 #3 2010-09-11 Unknown 2010 Annual Awards Winners Pics of the 2010 annual award winners

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-12 Cross Bill A tool room job Model 57 with a rare 5 inch barrel, special order from S&W

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-13 Neal Robert My Mexican Model Bob’s Mexican Model engraved by Paul Piquette

Vol.44 #3 2010-09-14 Pitstick Jerry Discovery of a sinister plot John Baird’s Model 1 ½ and his interesting story

Vol.45 #1 2011-03-1 Stellmacher C Presidents Corner Tulsa meeting, SWHF auction, attending the Orlando AM

Vol.45 #1 2011-03-2 Cross Bill Why should I attend an annual meeting?

The joys of an annual meeting, meeting new people, new places, financial support of the SWCA.

Vol.45 #1 2011-03-3 Pate Charlie Washington Navy Yard Museum S&W’s

Notes from the archives – encouragement to visit the museum, a list of S&W’s on display, pics of some

Vol.45 #1 2011-03-4 Coates Earl The Kentucky Model 2s Research into the Model 2 Army revolvers distributed to Union army volunteers in Kentucky

Vol.45 #1 2011-03-5 McCarver, Lindenlaub and Jinks

A rare S&W for a rare group of men

Missouri’s 5 inch Combat Masterpiece, the special order 5” K-38’s delivered to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Many pictures and original documentation, table of serial numbers

Vol.45 #1 2011-03-6 Williams Kevin Military Masterpieces Various K Frame revolvers purchased for the military, many pictures, K-38’s, Model 56’s, K-22’s, Model 19’s

Vol.45 #1 2011-03-7 Unknown In Memoriam Obituary for Gene Richardson and John Crawford

Vol.45 #2 2011-06-1 Stellmacher C Presidents Corner Orlando, Tulsa, the NRA meeting and buying/selling ethics

Vol.45 #2 2011-06-2 Jinks Roy In memoriam Obituary for George Linne

Vol.45 #2 2011-06-3 Pate Charlie A presentation S&W from the U.S. Naval Academy

Notes from the archives - S&W’s at the U.S. Naval Academy Museum, particularly a 1905 hand ejector presented to a graduating cadet.

Vol.45 #2 2011-06-4 Patteson Bill & Larkworthy Lyle

.38/44 Heavy Duty from the Austin Police Dept.

Examples of guns shipped to the Austin P.D. , many pics, serial numbers of shipments etc.

Vol.45 #2 2011-06-5 Cross Bill & Jinks Roy

A brief history of the .44 Magnum

An updated version of the presentation given at the 2006 Salt Lake City. Lots of great detail, tables of serial numbers for early guns, 5 and 5 1/2 “ barrels. Important dates and events with tons of great detail, lots of pics.

Vol.45 #2 2011-06-6 Halfpenny Rex My First Performance Center 627

Collecting various items to reunite 627 PC, gun, box and grips all obtained from different locations around the US

Vol.45 #2 2011-06-7 Patteson Bill The case of the missing Heavy Duty Transitions

Logic argument by Bill that S&W manufactured significantly more .38-44 HD transitions than originally thought. Good details for Heavy Duty collectors.

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-1 Stellmacher C Presidents Corner Praise for Orlando AM.

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-2 Cheely Sheryl The World’s First Custom Revolver

Pictures of Sheryl and Ray Cheely’s S&W .357 Registered Magnum 1935-1941 display, as presented at the NRA 2011 show. Details of the prizes won, the most ever taken by a single display

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-3 Rice Ernie S&WCA Board Notes Highlights of the board meeting

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-4 Rice Ernie SWCA Notes from the Annual Business Meeting

Attendees, highlights of Board Meeting, update from the CVHM.

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-5 Speers Mike Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-6 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Thanks for Orlando, intro to Boise and Kansas City (2013)

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-7 Lucio Jess Candid Shots from the Orlando Show

Pics of the 2011 annual show

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-8 Lucio Jess 2011 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-9 Lucio Jess 2011 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-10 Lucio Jess 2011 Annual Awards Winners Pics of the 2011 annual award winners

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-11 Lucio Jess Distinguished Member Awards

Presentation of new awards at the S&WCA annual meeting in Orlando FL

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-12 Pate Charlie Superiority of Workmanship of S&W Revolvers

Notes from the archives – different examples of the U.S. Army commenting on comparative workmanship of S&W and Colt revolvers.

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-13 Cohrs C Key to S&W’s 10 digit Product Codes

A list of S&W Product Codes as found on modern gun box labels. Lots of pictures

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-14 Crane David The Saga of the FBI S&W Model 1076

Complete story of the development of the 1076 for the FBI, it’s evaluation and eventual replacement. Lots of fascinating info on specific changes and serial numbers

Vol.45 #3 2011-09-14 Unknown In memoriam Obituaries for Connie Lindner and Don Anderson

Vol.46 #1 2012-03-1 Stellmacher C Presidents Corner Anticipating Boise and discussing Tulsa Nov 2011

Vol.46 #1 2012-03-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Introducing Boise and the hotel

Vol.46 #1 2012-03-3 Dash Alan Host’s introduction to Boise Introducing Boise and the hotel

Vol.46 #1 2012-03-4 Pate Charlie U.S. Navy S&W’s and the FBI National Stolen Property File

Notes from the archives – correspondence between the FBI and the U.S. Navy relating to missing military firearms.

Vol.46 #1 2012-03-5 Halfpenny Rex The S&W Model 627 Collector’s Corner – variations in the 627 and differences between 627 and Model 27. Very detailed research, lots of

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description useful info for 627 collectors

Vol.46 #1 2012-03-6 Jinks Roy The Baby Russian S&W .38 Single Action First Model, new design in revolvers, new chambering ammunition, timeline, lots of detail on production barrel lengths and grips.great pics.

Vol.46 #1 2012-03-7 Pitstick Jerry The Fighting Preacher of the Confederacy

The story of Colonel James Hipkins McNeill, his weapons including his Old Army #2.

Vol.46 #1 2012-03-8 Speers Mike In memoriam Obituary for Bill Anderson and Omer Squibb

Vol.46 #2 2012-06-1 Stellmacher C Presidents Corner Boise, revised awards categories for the annual meeting, Tulsa SW Bunch meeting, farewell as President with tribute the Ray Cheely and Bill Anderson

Vol.46 #2 2012-06-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Reasons to attend an annual meeting

Vol.46 #2 2012-06-3 Pate Charlie Model 1917 Revolvers Documented in Government Records

Notes from the archives – paperwork in government records relating to 1917’s delivered, lost or in service.

Vol.46 #2 2012-06-4 McMillan R Archer E & Williams K

U.S. Military and the S&W Model 39

Collectors Corner – development of the Model 39, evaluation by the Army and Marine Corps. Various small deliveries over the years, role of Evaluators Limited, special forces, Navy and Air Force use. General Officers examples, lots of pics and detail.

Vol.46 #2 2012-06-5 Jinks Roy S&W Advertising Comprehensive examination of early advertising 1880 - 1901, catalogs, magazines. Lots of pictures and examples.

Vol.46 #2 2012-06-6 Ferguson Roy A S&W Second Model Hand Ejector Revolver in .455 Colt Caliber

A 2nd Model .455 shipped to Winchester in 1915 for ammunition testing.

Vol.46 #2 2012-06-7 Hopkins John A Pre-War .357 Magnum in the U.S. Forest Service

Joseph Crouch’s .357 Magnum, carried for 3 ears in the FBI and 36 years in the Forest Service. Details of his career as a “Special Agent”, pics of his magnum, holster and more.

Vol.46 #2 2012-06-8 Cross Bill The Curious Cased .357 Combat Magnums

A blue cased Combat Magnum (pre Model 19) shipped in early 1956.

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-1 Jim King Presidents Corner Intro, reflections on Boise, looking forward to Kansas City

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Success of Boise, numbers of attendees and revenue generated, thanks to all involved

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-3 Unknown Distinguished Member Award Intro to Distinguished Member award, list of those honored

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.46 #3 2012-09-4 Unknown SWCA Exhibit at NRA Mike Pacella’s exhibit at the NRA St.Louis annual meeting

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-5 Rice Ernie S&WCA Board Notes Highlights of the board meeting

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-6 Rice Ernie The Annual Business Meeting Highlights of the Business Meeting

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-7 Speers Mike Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-8 Various First Timer Observations Annual meeting views shared by several 1st time attendees

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-9 Lucio Jess Candid Shots from the Boise Show

Pics of the 2012 annual show

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-10 Speers Mike 2012 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-11 Lucio Jess 2012 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-12 Lucio Jess 2012 Annual Awards Winners Pics of the 2012 annual award winners

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-13 Pate Charlie & Michelle

Norm Strebe and the OSS/CIA

Notes from the archives – letters from the wartime OSS detailing the acquisition of firearms from civilian sources

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-14 Cross Bill From the Records of S&W via the SWHF

Reproduced documents from research into S&W pre-war magnums

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-15 Patteson Bill Pre-War S&W 4-Inch Nickel 38/44 Heavy Duty Revolvers

Research by Bill into the very rare Nickel Heavy Duties with pictures

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-16 Mullin T J The Nichols Triplelock Research into Bob Nichols pre war gun writer and his heavily customized Triplelock

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-17 Patteson Bill The S&W 38/44 Heavy Duty Light Lug Revolver

Research into a “Unique Deviation” of H-D, 12 manufactured as special orders in 1960 without ejector shrouds. Lots of detail and pics.

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-18 Cornett Ed A .45 Schofield Mystery Research into a target shot by Water Winans in 1897 in 45 Schofield, attempt to locate the firearm used.

Vol.46 #3 2012-09-19 Unknown In Memorium Obituaries for Sherwin Jacobs and John Watts

Vol.47 #1 2013-03-1 Jim King Presidents Corner Summation of annual meeting activities and encouragement to attend.

Vol.47 #1 2013-03-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner The attractions of Kansas City and arrangements for the 2013 annual meeting, plans for 2014, 2015 and 2016

Vol.47 #1 2013-03-3 Pate Charlie S&W/Remington Conversions with military marks

Notes from the archives – research into Remington revolvers changed to metallic cartridge

Vol.47 #1 2013-03-4 Peer Guy Stainless 44 Magnums – The Early Days

Early Model 629’s, lots of pics and details

Vol.47 #1 2013-03-5 Cross Bill The First 357 Combat Magnum K260003

The first production Combat Magnum (pre model 19), engraved by Alvin White and presented to President JFK

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.47 #1 2013-03-6 Vogler Kurt The Odyssey of Registered

Magnum 615 The origins of a Reg Mag shipped to Charles Bowen in 1935 and it’s present day restoration

Vol.47 #1 2013-03-7 Hopkins John A New FBI Registered Magnum for the Database

Reasearch into George Fitch’s Reg Mag along with information on a further gun ordered for Fitch’s brother

Vol.47 #1 2013-03-8 Connot Mark Special Order Barrel Lengths on the Safety Hammerless

Research into barrel lengths variations on the Safety Hammerless with detailed observations on lengths offered for sale in S&W catalogs from 1887-1939

Vol.47 #1 2013-03-9 Unknown In Memorium Obituaries for Marilyn Kolesar, James Koons, Stephanie Lynne Calams, Frank Mascaro, Ann Garrett and Charles Duffy

Vol.47 #2 2013-06-1 Jim King Presidents Corner Advice on flying with guns

Vol.47 #2 2013-06-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Kansas City info, display photography tips and 2014 meet.

Vol.47 #2 2013-06-3 Pate Charlie New York Militia Schofield S&W Revolvers

Notes from the archives – research into items purchased by the NY Militia in the 1870’s, including 2,000 Schofields

Vol.47 #2 2013-06-4 Halfpenny Rex My Grail gun is also my Mystery gun.

Rex’s engraved 27-7 4 inch.

Vol.47 #2 2013-06-5 Cross Bill A 1950 Model 45 Target revolver with oversize stocks

An interesting 45 Target with very early target stocks and hammer sent to journalist Pete Kuhlhoff. Great pics.

Vol.47 #2 2013-06-6 Robert A. Bettis Major General Follett Bradley – a man and his gun

History of a 5 inch target triple lock and it’s owner through 2 world wars.

Vol.47 #2 2013-06-7 Robert A. Bettis Rangers, Riots and a Wolf & Klar .44

Background on a .44 HE 3rd Model, detailed info on the career of its’ owner, Grady Thompson.

Vol.47 #2 2013-03-9 Unknown In Memorium Obituaries for Wayne J. Legge and Wallace Beinfield

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-1 Jim King Presidents Corner Changing name of annual “meeting” to “Symposium”

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Rex talks us through the highlights and general activities at the annual meeting/symposium, day by day

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-3 Unknown Distinguished Member Award Distinguished Member award, list of those honored

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-4 Unknown SWCA Exhibit at NRA Jim and Judy Fishers’ display at the 2013 NRA meeting “Special Production Models and the Famous Shooters who owned them”

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-5 Rice Ernie S&WCA Board Notes Highlights of the board meeting

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-6 Rice Ernie The Annual Business Meeting Highlights of the Business Meeting

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-7 Speers Mike Treasurers Report Financial report

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.47 #3 2013-09-8 Lucio Jess Candid Shots from the

Kansas City Show Pics of the 2013 annual show

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-9 Speers Mike 2013 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual meeting, with prices

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-10 Lucio Jess 2013 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-11 Lucio Jess 2013 Annual Awards Winners Pics of the 2013 annual award winners

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-12 Pate Charlie Notes from the Archives Indian Scouts and Smith & Wesson revolvers

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-13 Bill Patteson Examples of Heavy Duty changes noted by Bill

N-Frame Engineering Changes in Transition S&W .38/44 Heavy Duties

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-14 Guy McLain Lengthy Update from the Springfield Museum

The future is now: S&W and the Gun Making Industry at the Museum of Springfield History

Vol.47 #3 2013-09-15 Unknown In Memorium Obituary for William D’Espinosa

Vol.48 #1 2014-03-1 Jim King Presidents Corner Symposium theme “Target Guns and Shooters” and changes to display awards

Vol.48 #1 2014-03-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Details of the Columbus hotel and arrangements for 2015

Vol.48 #1 2014-03-3 Unknown Distinguished Member Award Distinguished Member award, list of those honored

Vol.48 #1 2014-03-4 Pate Charlie & Miller David

Notes from the archives Rollin White Evasions of the Rollin White Patent

Vol.48 #1 2014-03-5 Bill Cross Collectors Corner S&W “41 Magnum” the Model 57, background to its development, examples of data sheets, catalogs and ads. Lots of great detail, pictures and documents

Vol.48 #1 2014-03-6 Unknown S&WCA auction of engraved Model 57

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Model 57 with the auction of a specially engraved example from John Pease

Vol.48 #1 2014-03-7 Mullin T J Shooting the Pope .38 Shooting a Harry Pope barreled .38 M&P target revolver

Vol.48 #1 2014-03-8 Odom Chuck The Mysterious “Tunnel Weapon” of Vietnam

Model 29 revolvers adapted for tunnel rats in Vietnam, including detail of development, numbers produced, ammunition and pictures

Vol.48 #1 2014-03-9 Unknown In Memorium Obituaries for Lonnie B Welch, Frank Pycha III, Robert M Edman, Vincent Belli and Richard E Lewis

Vol.48 #2 2014-06-1 Michael Wozniak

Presidents Corner Introduction of new President

Vol.48 #2 2014-06-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Review of Columbus 2014 Symposium

Vol.48 #2 2014-06-3 Unknown Distinguished Member Award Distinguished Member award table

Vol.48 #2 2014-06-4 Pate Charlie & Notes from the archives Smithsonian Institution Firearms Patent Models

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Miller David

Vol.48 #2 2014-06-5 T.J.Mullin Collectors Corner 4 1/2" variation of the 1950 Target Model

Vol.48 #2 2014-06-6 Bill Patteson 34-44 Heavy Duty Boxes 1930 - 1966

Variations of the Heavy Duty boxes used over the years with lots of pictures to aid identification. Highly educational.

Vol.48 #2 2014-06-7 T.J.Mullin N-Frame Longevity Discussion of effects of heavy usage on post war N frame revolvers, particularly the Model 29 and .357 Magnums.

Vol.48 #2 2014-06-8 Mike Speers In Memorium Obituaries for Ray Brazille, Jay Allen Lane, David Brian McNelis and Charles E.McNamara.

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-1 Michael Wozniak

Presidents Corner Encouraging members to attend 2015 annual meeting in Spokane WA

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Rex talks us through the highlights and general activities at the annual meeting/symposium, day by day

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-3 Unknown Distinguished Member Award Distinguished Member award table

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-4 Unknown SWCA Exhibit at NRA Gary Keathleys' outstanding display of "Rare and Unusual" firearms at the NRA show in Indianapolis; Light Rifles, .30 Carbine Revolver, 9mm 1917, Model 53 .22 Centerfire Magnum and an experimental revolver in .256 Winchester.

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-5 Rice Ernie S&WCA Board Notes Highlights of the board meeting

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-6 Rice Ernie The Annual Business Meeting Highlights of the Business Meeting

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-7 Speers Mike Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-8 Lucio Jess Candid Shots from the Columbus OH Show

Pictures of the 2014 annual symposium

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-9 Speers Mike 2014 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual symposium, with prices

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-10 Lucio Jess 2014 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-11 Lucio Jess 2014 Annual Awards Winners Pictures of the 2014 annual award winners

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-12 Pate Charlie & Miller David

Notes from the Archives The "Just in Case" S&W movable breech pin patent model from the Smithsonian Institution

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-13 Priwer Mike Collectors Corner The Blanchard Front Sight: A Tale of 2 Centennial Catalogs

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-14 Ballantyne Dave

Dating Pre War .357 S&W MAgnum Ammo Boxes

A re-print of the handout from Dave's Kansas City ammo display. Offers guidelines for identifying Pre/Post war boxes

Vol.48 #3 2014-09-15 Unknown In Memorium Obituary for Christopher M Gray

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.49 #1 2015-03-1 Mike Wozniak Presidents Corner Forum, regional gatherings such as Tulsa and Spokane

Vol.49 #1 2015-03-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Details of the Spokane hotel and city attractions

Vol.49 #1 2015-03-3 Unknown Distinguished Member Award Distinguished Member award, list of those honored

Vol.49 #1 2015-03-4 Pate Charlie & Miller David

Notes from the archives The (Other) Rollin White Patent Model of April 3, 1855 - interesting patent drawings and pics

Vol.49 #1 2015-03-5 Jim Fisher Collectors Corner Collecting the Rare and Special Production Models discussing fixed sight versions of the K-22 including the only known 2 inch model which was shipped to Rex Applegate.

Vol.49 #1 2015-03-6 Mike Priwer Early Round Butt Extension (Target) Stocks circa 1905

Interesting article by Mike of the availability of round butt target grips in the early 20th century. Lots of good pictures.

Vol.49 #1 2015-03-7 Mullin T J The Shapleigh Hardware Mystery

Late shipped (1917) .455 Triple Locks with no British proof stamps, ordered by Shapleigh

Vol.49 #1 2015-03-8 Unknown In Memorium Obituaries for John C. Schrader, J. Sheldon Squires, Alan Dash and John E. Demuth.

Vol.49 #2 2015-06-1 Mike Wozniak Presidents Corner Contributions to museums and SWHF, NRA meeting.

Vol.49 #2 2015-06-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Charlotte NC venue and cost for 2017, Reno for 2018.

Vol.49 #2 2015-06-3 Unknown Distinguished Member Award Distinguished Member award, list of those honored

Vol.49 #2 2015-06-4 Pate Charlie Notes from the archives The Double Cartouche Schofields

Vol.49 #2 2015-06-5 Roy Jinks The Development of the S&W .44 Revolver 1860-1908

Fascinating history of the .44 from the Model 2 through the Model 3 Americans and Russians into the .44 HE. Tons of original documents and pictures.

Vol.49 #2 2015-06-6 Unknown In Memorium Obituaries for Robert J Neal and Bruce E Marek..

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-1 Mike Wozniak Presidents Corner Recap new auction at Spokane Symposium

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Future Symposium locations and dates

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-3 Unknown Distinguished Member Award Distinguished Member award, list of those honored

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-4 Unknown SWCA Exhibit at NRA Handguns of famous shooters display by Jim and Judy Fisher at the NRA’s Nashville meeting

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-5 Rice Ernie S&WCA Board Notes Highlights of the board meeting

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-6 Rice Ernie The Annual Business Meeting Highlights of the Business Meeting

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-7 Speers Mike Treasurers Report Financial report

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-8 Lucio Jess Candid Shots from the Columbus OH Show

Pictures of the 2014 annual symposium

Journal Date/Ref Author Title Description Vol.49 #3 2015-09-9 Bill Cross An Unexpected Benefit Jean and Roy Jinks handwritten shipping date “letters”

available only at the Spokane Symposium

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-10 Speers Mike 2015 Annual Auction Results Items donated to and sold at the annual symposium, with prices and new auction process

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-11 Lucio Jess 2015 Display tables Pictures of the display tables and a write-up of each display

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-12 Lucio Jess 2015 Annual Awards Winners Pictures of the 2016 annual award winners

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-13 Pate Charlie & Miller David

Notes from the archives D.B.Wesson’s 1879 Revolving Rifle Patent Model with drawings and pics

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-14 W.L. Hooks III Collectors Corner Collecting Guns of the S&W Centennial Catalog

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-15 Bill Patteson .38/44 Heavy Duty Transition to the Model 20

In depth study of the change from Heavy Duty to the Model 20, lots of pics and serial number examples.

Vol.49 #3 2015-09-16 Unknown In Memorium Obituaries for.Ray D. Cornelson, John P. Burchardt, Thomas C. Blair and Harry S. Rowland Jr.

Vol.50 #1 2016-03-1 Mike Wozniak Presidents Corner Baton Rouge and plans for the Silent Auction.

Vol.50 #1 2016-03-2 Halfpenny Rex Event Coordinator’s Corner Details of the Baton Rouge location and attractions

Vol.50 #1 2016-03-3 Unknown Distinguished Member Award Distinguished Member award, list of those honored

Vol.50 #1 2016-03-4 Pate Charlie & Miller David

Notes from the archives D.B.Wesson’s New Model Russian Extractor Patent Model with drawings and photographs

Vol.50 #1 2016-03-5 George M Hood

Collectors Corner Shipping a rather special New Model #3 Revolver from the 1893 Columbia Exposition engraved by Gustave Young. Great pics and story.

Vol.50 #1 2016-03-6 Charles P Flick Unknown Victory: The JSB inspected guns

Re-manufactured Victory models of late 1945 marked with rarely found “J.S.B.” Army Ordnance Inspectors initials

Vol.50 #1 2016-03-7 Mullin T J They are still out there Early M&P, factory nickel and engraving.

Vol.50 #1 2016-03-8 Unknown In Memorium Obituaries for Harvey N Hallowell, Clem Muller Jnr., D. Jack Teraberry and Thomas C. Ford MD.

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