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Blue Book of Gun Values: 29th Edition

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Just received my 29th Edition and went through it with emphasis on the section's of most importance to me. As a long term subscriber to the Blue Book of Gun Values, I continue to find this book the single most important reference anyone could turn to on gun values. I guess that is why I continue to see it on tables of dealers at every gun show I go to. I do not know of a gun shop that does not have a copy handy at all times. Likewise, I do not know a collector that does not have his or her nose in this book several times a month. If you buy and sell, or, collect firearms, this book is the most valuable tool you will ever have on pricing.

This blue book is packed with information not found in other gun value books. For the professional this may well be all that's needed, but for a novice it's extremely difficult to figure out which model is which in many instances, and the lack of photo's makes the identification process next to impossilbe.

For good or for bad "The Blue Book of Gun Values" still is and will continue to be the bible in the used gun business. They do their best to take as much of the subjectivity as they can out of the grading process, but one person's 98% may still be anothers 90%. Small differences in percentage can mean a big difference in values.

That said it is still "THE" book most used in the business. The reader also needs to be cautioned that prices listed are RETAIL prices and not what you can expect to get from a dealer if you are selling a used firearm. Also understand that while this may be a "National" standard, real values can be dramaticly different for the same gun from one part of the country to the next. Sometimes as little as 50 miles can make a significant difference.

Overall it is a great book with tons of useful information. A must for every gun collector and dealer. Just take the prices with a grain of salt.

This reference book is absolutely the definitive guide for gun values. It is the standard by which all other reference works are measured. There is background information on the manufacturers, historical references, grading guides, and a very well constructed set of tables for each gun listed showing current values. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in determining the value of their guns.

The BLUE BOOK OF GUN VALUES is THE SOURCE for pricing on firearms. The info included is a must for buyers, sellers, and collectors of firearms. Prices are included for individual firearms and their percentage of original, new condition, i.e 100% through 60%. The only improvement I can suggest is adding photos of the firearms in the listings for quick identification of the firearm being researched. Overall this is an invaluable book for the firearm enthusiast to own! I always reference it now before buying, selling, or trading any firearms.

This has always been the best book on gun values and information. Every gun is there even the old and very limited production ones.
If you have any interest in guns this is well worth the price.

Very informative and quite accurate from a price evaluation standpoint.

One problem I have with the book is that the Winchester Model 70 pricing of the rarer calibers is eliminated because they "are rarely seen or sold". I think this is an easy way out of doing some serious research as these guns are also sold on a regular basis.

This book is very well written. For old or new guns,it has very reliable
info. GOOD BUY FOR THE PRICE.

Excellent source of gun values. All inclusive and very easy to use. Would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to know a gun value or additional information regarding a firearm.

I purchase a new Blue Book of Gun Values every two years to keep current on firearms values. This is the best of the best and the price is right.