Blue Book of Gun Values (23rd Edition) (Paperback)

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A monumental achievement in the world of firearms, I enthusiastically recommend the Blue Book of Gun Values. -- R.L. Wilson, noted author & firearms authority, April 2001

If I had to choose one book - it would be the Blue Book of Gun Values. -- Joe Wanenmacher, Producer, Tulsa Gun Show, May, 2002

The Blue Book of Gun Values contains the most accurate information in an easy to use format. -- Phil Schreier, Curator of Programs, NRA National Firearms Museum

This is the bible for the firearms collector, because of the vast information available and its up-to-date pricing. -- J.D.

Product Description

The Blue Book of Gun Values - 23rd Edition by S.P. Fjestad is a softcover firearms pricing book published annually. The current 23rd Edition contains 1,680 pages, and includes pricing and detailed technical information on domestic, foreign and military guns (both new and discontinued), major trademark antiques, commemoratives/special editions, and 2002 models. Featuring publishing mogul and philanthropist Robert E. Petersen (Petersen Publishing, Petersen Automotive Museum), the 23rd Edition Blue Book of Gun Values is also available in a special NRA Edition, with all proceeds going to the National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, VA. Included is a revised, 48 page digital color Photo Percentage Grading System (the industry standard) showing rifles, shotguns and handguns in various percentages of condition from 0%-100%. The Blue Book of Gun Values is now being used by the NRA, most major insurance companies, thousands of gun/pawn shops, domestic and international collectors, and other firearms industry professionals to accurately determine gun values and other related data. With over 50,000 prices covering more than 600 manufacturers, and 1/2 million words of text, the 23rd Edition is the most complete and up-to-date publication of its type in use.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1680 pages
• Publisher: Blue Book Publications; 23rd edition (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886768315
• ISBN-13: 978-1886768314
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #992,591 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good guide; only lacking photos, November 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Blue Book of Gun Values (Paperback)

This book covers an extensive array of firearms and prices for varying conditions. It is an excellent reference. All it needs is photos of the firearm described. There are small variances in many, particularly the Winchesters, that may make them difficult to identify without a photo.

65 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Gun Collectors, March 3, 2002

By	John Fraser (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Blue Book of Gun Values (Blue Book of Gun Values, 22nd ed) (Paperback)

The Blue Book is the "bible" for those who deal in used firearms.
Whether buying or selling, this is the place to start when setting a price to buy, sell, or bargain with respect to a particular gun. It is comprehensive and user friendly for those who do not engage in this area very often, but it can be well worth the price in terms of over- or underpricing of firearms for sell or purchase. As an added bonus, this edition honors a true American hero on the cover and inside with an interview of Joe Foss, WWII ace and Medal of Honor recipient. I highly recommend it to all dealers, collectors, and other interested persons!

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Military weapons are low, April 6, 2006

By	Matt (Savannah, Ga. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blue Book of Gun Values, 26th Edition (Paperback)

I deal with guns on a daily basis and I refer to this book several times a day. Most of the values listed in the book seem to correspond with the market. However, U.S. military firearms and some of the Colt pistols are listed too low. For collecting purposes the descriptions are too vague. I refer to the many auction sights and specialty dealers on line that list these types of weapons for sale. Some of these dealers are are highly reputable and published authors on US martial weapons.These types of firearms increase in value quickly as the interest in U.S.military history grows. This book does not reflect the rapid increase in value that these guns have made in the past few years. Overall this book is very useful, but when researching the value of a specific military weapon, consult the internet or buy a book.