by: Steven P. Fjestad
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Book Description:
Book Description -- With over one million books in print, this new 25th Silver Anniversary Edition Blue Book of Gun Values once again sets the industry standard for up-to-date firearms information and pricing. No other publication is as widely used and recognized. If you're going to buy one gun book annually to keep up with the firearms marketplace, the new 25th Edition is the only choice! Why guess when you can be sure? About the Author Author & Publisher S.P. Fjestad is a recognized and well-known firearms authority, with numerous books and articles to his credit. His Blue Book of Gun Values now has over one million copies, used worldwide by manufacturers, collectors, and firearms enthusiasts.
Editorial Reviews -- Dieter Krieghoff, President, Krieghoff International When it comes to references about firearms, the Blue Book of Gun Values is the #1 source for information! Roy G. Jinks, Historian, Smith & Wesson "I recommend the "The Blue Book of Gun Values" as it is the most accurate source for firearms values." Tim McCormack, Manager, Remington Custom Shop "Remington has produced an unbelievable variety of firearms. The Blue Book of Gun Values is invaluable in keeping things straight." Phil Schreier, Curator of Programs, NRA National Firearms Museum The Blue Book of Gun Values contains the most accurate information in an easy to use format.
A Must for Gun Collectors -- 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!
Reviews:
Blue Book of Gun Values is great -- We, in the Customer Service department for Browning and Winchester, have the most updated copy of the Blue Book of Gun Values at our fingertips. We are always being asked about the year of manufacture and whether we have any other pertinent information on a particular Browning or Winchester gun. The Blue Book allows us to have access to the most recent information available, and we help our customers on the spot. We would not be as efficient if it were not for the Blue Book. We highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in firearms.
Great Reference -- Just received my 26th Edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values. I use this book to evaluate guns that I am interested in adding to my collection. I am active in several gun collecting societies, and attend many gun shows during the year, but I find it is impossible to stay current on pricing in all the different aspects of what I have interest in acquiring. I have learned over several years of relying on this book as a guide for pricing that it is the most accurate reference available to the collector and dealer. The information is presented in a logical, understandable, and useable format. I have found the pricing to be realistic and up-to-date, and most dealers and collectors will agree on the pricing as a base line in negotiating whether buying, selling, or trading. Also, I also do some appraisal work for a local company in estate valuation. When thay have gun collections large or small that need appraising, I typically utilize the newest Blue Book of Gun Values as the reference and starting point. The formal pricing presented, whether for insurance or estate valuation, has never been challenged. I highly recommend this publication to all dealers, collectors, and appraisers.
Better late than never -- I should have bought one of these (earlier edition) years ago. Now when I sell a firearm and someone says that is too much I can show them the price range. I also use these figures to calculate how much to insure the firearms for and the Insurance Agent checks it also. I will use it at the next gun show and hope it will save me some money from greedy sales-people.