Smith Wesson Revolvers 5th Expanded ED Kuhnhausen Gun Book top gunsmithing For Sale

The Kuhnhausen S&W manual was originally published in 1986 and, with introduction of the new 5th edition, is now in its 19th printing.

The new expanded 5th edition S&W manual covers traditionally designed and manufactured pre WWII, post WWII, transitional named model, and later numbered model S&W J, K, L, and N frame hand ejector revolvers manufactured through circa 1996 and includes a new historical section, traditional model listing, and expanded troubleshooting guide. This manual is chock full of new digital photos, principle illustrations, sectional illustrations, graphics, and basic and advanced revolver smithing information. Subjects include, but are not limited to: basic revolver function checks, disassembly, reassembly, parts inspection, parts data, parts fitting and replacement, timing and timing adjustment, ratchet problems and solutions, cylinder and yoke end-shake (endplay) remedies, barrel/cylinder clearance, headspace, firing pin protrusion, barrel requalification and replacement, and complete repair and action tuning. Carefully packed shipped fast. Rdgunbooks.com

Section III includes basic data on the nontraditional, post 1997 MIM (powdered metal component) S&W revolver models and provides insight into the actual nature of MIM parts. The MIM components shown are examples of new replacement parts and parts from post 1997 S&W revolvers examined by author prior to publication.

Section III also covers things gunsmiths and revolversmiths can do to repair these revolvers and improve function. Complete revolver action rebuilding by discarding the original MIM action parts and fitting and installing Power Custom well heat treated tool steel components is shown and discussed at the end of the section.