Blue Book of Antique American Firearms & Values, First Edition

This new Antique book is printed in color on high quality paper, includes complete descriptions of the firearms including caliber, finish, markings, rarity factors, time frame and location of manufacture, and all important descriptive information needed to identify antique firearms, many with few markings. It expands upon all Pre-January 1, 1899 manufactured Antique American firearms trademarks in Blue Book’s gun database, with overlap into modern production for important models. Covering almost 700 trademarks, including All U.S. Military firearms models, the Blue Book of Antique American Firearms and Values is complete with over 1,500 full length and macro high resolution color images of the firearms. 2,100 models and sub-models are described in detail and include major discernible features and production dates. 7,500 values provided for Good, Fine, Very Fine and Excellent condition factors. Also includes multiple indexes for quick and easy reference. A must have for every collector. It boasts a completely new and expanded Antique Glossary with Abbreviations, color Anatomies that provide the names of those unknown parts, and three cross-referencing Indexes that will help the user find the listing they are looking for. Collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts alike will be awed and captivated by the culture and information provided in this brand-new, historic addition to the Blue Book family. 400pp.