Books by David R. Chicoine

Smith & Wesson Sixguns of the Old West

by David R. Chicoine

Here's a preview of the growing list of additions that are slotted to be in a future 2nd edition. . .

  • A closer look at more U. S. Army .44 American models

  • Insights into government purchases of S&W's and parts

  • A close look at some rare American parts

  • More on Russian military reject guns

  • 3rd Model Russian oddities, including a look at a Japanese contract, the Ludwig Lowe Russian Model and a Target sighted commericial!

  • More in depth information and photos of Schofields, including Civilian models

  • Expanded coverage of the .320 Revolving Rifles

  • Factory errors on production New Model No. 3's

  • Expanded coverage of S&W Model No. 3 shoulder stocks and parts dimensions

  • Expanded coverage of S&W's used in Movies and TV, including a look at some Stembridge movie S&W's

  • A look at some Model No. 3 restoration work

  • Model No. 3 caliber conversions

  • Expanded gunsmithing chapter

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    (If you think of anything we've missed or if there is anything special that you would like to see included, please let me know; I would love to hear from my readers) author@oldwestgunsmith.com or you can drop me a note here: David R. Chicoine, P. O. Box 635, Gastonia, NC 28053