Standard Catalog Of Firearms, 15th Edition (Standard Catalog of Firearms) [Paperback]

Ned Schwing (Author)

Book Description

Series: Standard Catalog of Firearms | Publication Date: January 12, 2005

The world's number one reference for firearms collectors is full of updates in this new 15th edition. Featuring photographs, history and data for over 25,000 models, this reliable book covers every collectible firearm from 1838 to today. Detailed technical data includes weight, chamberings, barrel lengths and more. Updated collector values cover six grades of condition and over 6,000 photos make for easy identification of any model. This edition features an all-colour gallery of some of the greatest guns ever manufactured, as well as new feature articles focusing on collecting the rarest and most popular firearms models, firearms-related legislation and the current state of the industry. All-new "Snap Shot" articles feature first-hand accounts from enthusiasts on shooting famous guns. Dozens of new models, descriptions and pricing and hundreds of new photographs make this edition the most complete firearm reference on the planet.

Editorial Reviews

Review

..".a most outstanding catalog of firearms made since 1838, their various conditions, and the values of these conditions, highly illustrated and printed in Krause Publications' usual high quality."

About the Author

New Schwing is a respected firearms expert and author several books, including the Standard Catalog of[registered] Military Firearms, 1870 to the Present. He is also firearms contributor to the Standard Catalog of[registered] Winchester. His articles have appeared in many popular firearms publications throughout the US.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1504 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 15th edition (January 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087349900X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873499002
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 6.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,530,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book for gun appraisers and collectors alike, March 26, 2005

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Allan J. Jones - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Catalog Of Firearms, 15th Edition (Standard Catalog of Firearms) (Paperback)

This book is pretty informative. It goes indepth into the history of individual firearms as well as giving a price range per respective condition. Only thing they don't tell you is that many standard military weapons are not included in this edition.

Inorder to evaluate those you have to purchase the Standard Catalog of Military Firearms.

If you aren't so much interested in Military firearms then this is the book for you.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Complete Reference Source, June 19, 2008

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oldwolf (Cary, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Standard Catalog Of Firearms, 15th Edition (Standard Catalog of Firearms) (Paperback)

This is a very comprehensive book and contains information on almost every gun ever made I bet. Sometimes the information is little sparse but at least it gives you a bit of technical data to allow you to start researching elsewhere. I highly recommend this book as a reference source.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A need satisfied, September 14, 2005

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Lewis E. Goodall (Norfolk, Va) - See all my reviews
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This catalog is best source of info for the gun collector or enthusiast. Amazon provides the best price and service for book purchases.