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"Bluebook"

americanenergyamericanenergy Member Posts: 2 ✭✭
edited March 2002 in Ask the Experts
Who makes the most reliable "Bluebook" for used firearm values.. Thanks Tom
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,886 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well, I don't know about "reliable", but there's only 1 "blue book"; that's the one by S. Fjestad, available through www.bluebookinc.com or other dealers. It's probably the most widely used general pricing/ID guide; however, it doesn't reflect sufficient detail or up-to-date pricing of specialized areas to satisfy the needs of serious collectors.Neal[This message has been edited by nmyers (edited 03-04-2002).]
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    American, before you rush out to buy a blue book, be aware that they are published in April. All you can get now is last years, so wait a month or two and get this years version.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    standard catalog of firearms.gun traders guide.wally world or sams club.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Also Modern gun values. Amazon.com is cheaper for the Standard Catalog, including shipping, than the local sources.
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  • CZECHMATE2CZECHMATE2 Member Posts: 203 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Consult at least three different books. Take the average of the three & add 20% & use that as your starting price if you are selling. You can always come down in price but it sure is hard to go up.
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  • RocklobsterRocklobster Member Posts: 7,060 ✭
    edited November -1
    Flayderman's "Book of Antique Firearms Values" is good for the oldies.
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  • O'ReillyO'Reilly Member Posts: 36 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I use S.P. Fjestad's "Bluebook", Military Firearms by Ned Schwing and Gun Traders Guide. I cross reference all three and then decide if I want to go any higher.
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