Ebook Blue Book of Gun Values S P Fjestad Books

Product details Series Blue Book of Gun Values Paperback 2384 pages Publisher Blue Book Publications; 32nd edition (April 22, 2011) Language English ISBN-10 1936120089

Blue Book of Gun Values S P Fjestad Books Reviews

• I'm a WWII Firearms Collector and this is the go to book for values. They've done a great job of delineating some of the nuances between the various makers, especially for P-38s. Pricing seems to be pretty close to actual selling prices on sites like Gun Broker. Also keeps you from spending too much when people are shooting for the moon selling a firearm. Tip read the firearms condition guidance so you don't get ripped off when buying firearms, especially older firearms. Like any reference book, the Blue Book of Gun Values is one piece of the puzzle. There are plenty of other books published with specific details about firearms, so do your homework...read, read, read.
• The Blue Book of Gun Values is the best pricing of firearms that I have found. It's used by everyone. I have brought it with me to pawn shops, guns shops, and even the flea market. I finally decided to keep it in my truck at all times. It's saved me a lot of money. I even have friends that call me all the time and have me to look up prices.
  
  I would like to add, that gun values vary from state to state. For instance, a gun worth $400 here in the Southern states of America might sell more--up to a couple hundred more in the Northern states, so it's important to keep that in mind and do further research before buying and/or selling.
  
  I really enjoy looking through this book and learning. I highly recommend this book even if you don't buy and sell guns as much as I do, which is all the time.
• While this is just a guide to average price of firearms, it is definitely worth the price if you deal or trade firearms. It is not always accurate on price due to current trends of high and low demand.Does give great advice on dates,condition description and model changes. Probably the most complete reference available.
• Have owned several editions over the years. Replace every 3 to 4 years which seems sufficient...you miss some brand new guns, but the values don't change dramatically year to year. For sure, it's not perfect...seems to fall a little short on collectibles that are graded high, but it always provides a solid anchor point for valuations
• I buy the newest edition of this book annually. It is one of the most comprehensive and accurate of the gun value books that are out there. The one caveat that a reader has to consider is that the prices are for retail generally and while the values are quite accurate, you should not expect to receive that sum of money when you sell to a dealer. He/she has to make a modest profit to stay in business and its important to keep that in mind. The book covers guns produced over a hundred years or more, so it is one of the most valuable compendiums for collectors, dealers, sportsmen who have several guns, as well as those who typically trade, buy, sell, and accumulate firearms for a hobby.
• very thorough guide to all guns. My father had a very odd and old collection and every one of his guns was in this book. it goes beyond just listing the guns but also talks about what makes them good or bad and even a range depending on condition. this is s must have for all gun dealers, buyers and sellers. Knowing what the guns were worth ensured we didn't get ripped off when we went to sell them and helped us find trustworthy buyers.
• Comprehensive go-to manual for gun values. It's like the Kelly Blue Book for cars. Now whenever I am looking to purchase or sell a firearm, I'll know what its worth! The only draw back to this manual is that you have to use it and study it to understand how to find the firearm you're looking to appraise. Once you get past that learning curve, the book is a very valuable source of information.
• I was disappointed this time, after relying on four previous revisions of this tome. Seeking info on the Colt reproductions of their percussion revolvers I was informed that I should buy a different volume published to address this area. Not acceptable in such an expensive and purportedly complete treatment of firearms. These are common and clearly documented Colt guns, and I can only assume that an exclusivity agreement kept the author/publisher from informing the readers who bought this book of the common knowledge they possessed.
  
  There is no reference to Finnish military rifles although the text does tell the reader at one point I found to see such a section by direct reference. I was frustrated by finding these two failings in my first 20 minutes of attempted use as I sought to update my understanding of values of guns I was thinking of selling. The book failed in two significant ways in my initial attempt to rely upon it, and I was reduced to searching on-line gun sales sites for completed auction information to meet my needs. I suspect the editing of this volume is not up to prior volumes' standards.