What is the best book on S&W revolvers?,,,

aarondhgraham · July 7, 2010, 10:35 AM

I would like one that has good instructions on the disassembly and reassembly of the Models 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, & 629,,,
I know that sounds pretty gun specific but I would think one is pretty much like the other.

I just want to be able to open up an old S&W and clean/lube it and possibly to detect any problems with worn or broken parts.

Thanks gentlemen,,,

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g.willikers · July 7, 2010, 03:35 PM

Jerry Kuhnhausen's "The S&W Revolver, A Shop Manual".
Not expensive and very thorough.

drail · July 8, 2010, 07:38 AM

The Kuhnhausen manual will explain more than you ever wanted to know. Most importantly it will teach you what not to do and why.

aarondhgraham · July 8, 2010, 08:50 AM

I bought an old S&W last year and it was truly cruddy,,,
Not rusty mind you but old oil had solidified,,,
It cost me $60 to have it cleaned/lubed.

I used to work on delicate seismic instruments in the Air Force,,,
All I need is a good instruction manual to get started.

I hope the price of a book,,,
Will save me money in the future.

Thanks again,,,

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July 7, 2010, 10:35 AM	#1
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	What is the best book on S&W revolvers?,,, I would like one that has good instructions on the disassembly and reassembly of the Models 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, & 629,,, I know that sounds pretty gun specific but I would think one is pretty much like the other. I just want to be able to open up an old S&W and clean/lube it and possibly to detect any problems with worn or broken parts. Thanks gentlemen,,, . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

July 8, 2010, 08:50 AM	#4
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Thanks Gentlemen,,, I bought an old S&W last year and it was truly cruddy,,, Not rusty mind you but old oil had solidified,,, It cost me $60 to have it cleaned/lubed. I used to work on delicate seismic instruments in the Air Force,,, All I need is a good instruction manual to get started. I hope the price of a book,,, Will save me money in the future. Thanks again,,, . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

July 7, 2010, 03:35 PM	#2
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Jerry Kuhnhausen's "The S&W Revolver, A Shop Manual". Not expensive and very thorough.

July 8, 2010, 07:38 AM	#3
drail Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 3,150	The Kuhnhausen manual will explain more than you ever wanted to know. Most importantly it will teach you what not to do and why.