Blue Book of Gun Values [Paperback]

S.P. Fjestad (Author)

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Review

In the gun business, the Blue Book of Gun Values is considered the authority when it comes to establishing the value of a firearm. It is consulted with confidence by buyers, sellers, collectors, and historians. Anthony Aeschliman, Marketing Manager --The Marlin Firearms Company

Product Description

The newest 28th edition Blue Book of Gun Values has been extensively revised to include all the new 2007 makes/models, in addition to updating the rising values on both modern guns and antiques. Expanded to 2080 pages, this newest edition also has an enlarged color Photo Percentage Grading System featuring 80 pages of all firearms condition factors commonly encountered. The 28th edition contains over 325,000 firearms prices and one million words of text no other book even comes close! With over one million copies in print, the Blue Book of Gun Values has earned its reputation as the most complete and up-to-date reference work on both modern and antique firearms. Why guess when you can be sure?

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Product Details

• Paperback: 2080 pages
• Publisher: Blue Book Publications, Inc.; 28th Updated edition (April 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886768676
• ISBN-13: 978-1886768673
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #412,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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57 of 58 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.

71 of 75 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!

29 of 31 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.