David R. Chicoine. 480 pages. 8½" x 11". Hardbound. Dedicated to filling the informational gap about the large frame, top-break Smith & Wesson Model No.3. Covers the history behind the various American, Russian, and Schofield models and clones, and examines all aspects of purchasing and collecting them. With over 25 years of professional gunsmithing experience, Chicoine clearly describes, step-by-step, the care and maintenance, disassembly and repair of each model, plus provides detailed parts lists and interchangeability tables to make it all easier. Includes expert advise on how to reload and shoot these vintage beauties with special sections discussing their use by the military and heroes of the Old West. Well over 700 b&w photos and illustrations.