Product Description

30th Edition Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. Fjestad is a softcover firearms pricing book published annually. The current 30th Edition contains 2,272 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 new 2009 models - including the red hot tactical configurations! Included in the 30th Anniversary Edition is a 80 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 100,000 prices covering more than 700manufacturers, and 1/2 million words of text, the 30th Edition is the most complete and up-to-date publication of its type in use.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2098 in Books
• Brand: BLUE BOOK PUBLICATIONS
• Published on: 2009-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 2272 pages

Features

• 30th Edition Book Of Gun Values

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

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

The heart and soul of Arthur Savage is still evident in the current Savage family, and we are proud to continue his dream to be the best in the firearms industry. Over the editions, the Blue Book of Gun Values has provided our company with an excellent history of firearms development, in addition to letting the consumer know the most up-to-date and current values for both modern and antique firearms. --Ron Coburn, Chairman & CEO, Savage Arms

About the Author
Author & Publisher S.P. Fjestad has been a well-known industry authority of the valuation of firearms for over 25 years.

Customer Reviews

Very good guide; only lacking photos
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.

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!

Military weapons are low
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.