Made with American Pride 2004 Smith & Wesson – An All American Company Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson came from old New England families. Horace learned the firearms trade while working at the National Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. Daniel’s experience came from apprenticing with his brother Edwin Wesson, the leading maker of target rifles and pistols in the 1840s. The two men formed their first partnership in 1852 in Norwich, Connecticut, with the aim of marketing a lever action repeating pistol that could use a fully self-contained cartridge. This first pistol venture was not a financial success, and by 1854 the company was having financial difficulties. Faced with their financial difficulties, they were forced to sell their company to a shirt manufacturer by the name of Oliver Winchester. In 1866, using the original lever action design created by Smith & Wesson, Winchester’s company emerged as the famous Winchester Repeating Arms Co. In 1856 Smith & Wesson formed their second partnership to produce a small revolver designed to fire the Rimfire cartridge they patented in August of 1854. This revolver was the first successful fully self- contained cartridge revolver available in the world. Smith and Wesson secured patents for the revolver to prevent other manufacturers from producing a cartridge revolver – giving the young company a very lucrative business. The partners realized that when their patents expired they would need a new design to maintain their market superiority. The new design was completed in 1869 and the company began marketing it in 1870. The Model 3 American, as it became known in the United States, was the first large caliber cartridge revolver and established Smith & Wesson as a world leader in handgun manufacturing. The two most important customers for the new revolver were the United States Cavalry, which purchased 1,000 units for use on the Western Frontier, and the Russian Imperial Government. At the age of 65, Horace Smith retired from the company and sold his share of the business to D. B. Wesson, making him the sole owner of the firm. In the late 1800’s the company introduced its line of hammerless revolvers. These are still represented in today’s handgun line. Smith & Wesson next introduced what is probably the most famous revolver in the world, the .38 Military & Police or, as it is called today, the Model 10. This revolver has been in continual production since that year and has been used by virtually every police agency and military force around the world. Smith & Wesson’s contribution to the history of handgun and cartridge development continued through the 20th Century. The first Magnum revolver, the .357 Magnum, was introduced by the company in 1935. In 1955 the first American made double action auto-loading pistol, the Model 39, was introduced. The Model 29 chambered in .44 magnum – the handgun made famous by Clint Eastwood in the movie “Dirty Harry” – was unveiled in 1956. In 1965 S&W began producing the Model 60 – the world’s first stainless steel revolver – launching the era of stainless steel firearms. The accomplishments of Smith & Wesson are so numerous that it is impossible to understand the history of modern handguns without first understanding the history of Smith & Wesson. Smith & Wesson was an industry leader in 1852 when it was first founded and continues to lead the world today with innovations into the 21st century. Contents 04 Revolvers 06 New Revolvers for 2004 08 New American Classics 10 American Classics – Small Frame 14 American Classics – Medium Frame 18 American Classics – Large Frame 20 Revolver Specs 22 Laser Engraving 23 Pistols 24 New Pistols for 2004 26 New American Classics 28 American Classics Rimfire 30 American Classics Chief Specials 31 American Classics Centerfire Pistols 32 American Classics Sigma Series 33 American Classics Tactical Series 34 Pistol Specs 36 Performance Center® Handguns 37 American Classics 38 LadySmith® 39 Performance Center/LadySmith Specs 40 Handcuffs 41 Custom Engraving 42 Performance Center Gunsmithing Services 43 Academy, Shooting Sports Center & Retail Store Made with American Pride | 3 Revolvers For all practical purposes, there are only two kinds of revolvers made today—those made by Smith & Wesson® and those made by everyone else. For concealed carry, personal and home protection, target shooting, competition and hunting, Smith & Wesson offers more revolvers chambered in more calibers for more applications than any other manufacturer. Anything less than a Smith & Wesson is a compromise. 4 | Made with American Pride Revolvers “Smith & Wesson revolvers are amazingly fast, accurate and, above all else, 100% reliable. Jerry Miculek In all of my years of competition I have never out performed my Major Championship Victories Smith & Wesson revolvers.” International Revolver Championships 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 World Shoot-Off Championships, Revolver Division 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003 World Speed Shooting Championships, Revolver Division 2001, 2002, 2003 Sportsman’s Team Challenge, Professional Division 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 United States Practical Shooters Association 3-Gun Nationals 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Superstition Mountain 3-Gun Match 2000, 2002, 2003 Second Chance Bowling Pin Championships 1988, 1995, 1996 United States Practical Shooters Association National Champion, Revolver Division 2002, 2003 International Practical Shooting Confederation World Revolver Championships Current Champion International 3-Gun Championships 1997, 2000 - Holds five revolver speed shooting world records. - 1991 Top Ten American Handgunner of the Year Award nominee. Made with American Pride | 5 Revolvers New Revolvers for 2004 Model 500 Extra Large Frame .500 S&W Magnum® SKU: 163504 A variety of additional Quite possibly the best tool to bring with you into compensators can be bear country. Small enough to wear or pack all day purchased. when hiking, fishing or hunting. Model 351PD Small Frame Model 325PD .22 Magnum Large Frame SKU: 160228 .45 ACP SKU: 163415 An AirLite® 7 shot .22 Magnum Weighing just 21.5 ounces, the 325PD with a two inch barrel. puts the proven stopping power of the .45 ACP in a large frame scandium revolver. The perfect back-country companion. 6 | Made with American Pride Revolvers New Revolvers for 2004 Model 642 with Crimson Trace Laser Grips Small Frame .38 S&W Special +P SKU: 163811 The classic DAO Airweight revolver now comes with optional laser grips from Crimson Trace. Model 637 Carry Combo Small Frame .38 S&W Special +P SKU: 163051 Our classic Airweight revolver chambered in Henry Denson ® Born in Americas, GA .38 S&W +P now comes with a Kydex carry holster. Machine Operator 32 years of service Made with American Pride | 7 Revolvers New American Classics Unveiled just last year, the world’s most powerful production revolver no longer needs an introduction. Voted Best Handgun of 2003 by Field & Stream and 2003 Handgun of the Year by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence. The ultimate hunting handgun for the ultimate hunting challenge. Built to take any game on any continent. Model 500 Extra Large Frame .500 S&W Magnum® SKU: 163500 8 | Made with American Pride Revolvers New American Classics Model 329PD Large Frame .44 Magnum® SKU: 163414 The large frame scandium revolver built to handle the time tested .44 Magnum. Carry weight is no longer an excuse to go into the woods alone. Model 340PD Small Frame .357 Magnum®/.38 S&W Special +P SKU: 163062 A hammerless, Scandium small frame revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. A gun built for the “jungle,” urban or rural. A HIVIZ® front sight makes for quick and easy target acquisition. Made with American Pride | 9 Revolvers American Classics Small Frame | Stainless Steel The first all stainless steel handgun. The choice for those who insist on an all steel revolver for greater recoil control and time-tested performance. Model 60 .357 Magnum®/.38 S&W Special +P SKU: 162420 Available with a 2-1/8” or 3” barrel. The 3” comes with adjustable rear sights. Model 640 .357 Magnum®/.38 S&W Special +P SKU: 163690 Enclosed hammer for a no snag, easy carry. Craig Ashley Born in Springfield, MA Forger 25 years of service 10 | Made with American Pride Revolvers American Classics Small Frame | Airweight® The original aluminum frame, lightweight revolver for those looking Smith & Wesson® Small Frame Revolvers for a non-steel carry revolver chambered in .38 S&W Special +P. feature three distinct hammer styles for those with different needs: 1. Traditional 2. Centennial® 3. Bodyguard® Shown here on our Airweight series, these options are available on most other small frame revolvers. The 637 is a traditionally designed, Model 637 SA/DA revolver for those looking + .38 S&W Special P for a classically styled revolver. SKU: 163050 The 642 is an enclosed hammer or “Centennial” style DAO revolver. Its snag-free design will not catch on Model 642 clothing while being drawn. .38 S&W Special +P SKU: 163810 The 638 features a shrouded or “Bodyguard” style hammer that can be manually cocked, offering the traditional SA/DA option combined with a snag free design. Model 638 .38 S&W Special +P SKU: 163070 Made with American Pride | 11 Revolvers American Classics Small Frame | AirLite® Rimfire A lightweight Rimfire revolver with an 8 round capacity built on an Aluminum-Alloy frame. Available with a 2”or 3” barrel. Model 317 .22 LR SKU: 160221 Model 317 .22 LR SKU: 160222 Don DeGray Born in Springfield, MA Gun Fitter 31 years of service 12 | Made with American Pride Revolvers American Classics Small Frame | AirLite Sc™ The strongest lightweight .357 Magnum® revolver available is created by combining a Scandium Alloy frame and a Titanium cylinder. The ideal gun for those looking for magnum firepower in a small, lightweight package. Model 340PD .357 Magnum®/.38 S&W Special +P SKU: 163061 Model 360PD .357 Magnum®/.38 S&W Special +P SKU: 163063 Odell Wilder Born in Quincy, FL Plater 16 years of service Made with American Pride | 13 Revolvers American Classics Medium Frame | Rimfire The timeless utility of a Rimfire revolver available in .17HMR, .22LR or .22WMR (not shown).