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Silver anniversary for the Blue Book

by Ian Campbell

Each year, when I receive the latest copy of the Blue Book of Gun Values, I am amazed. This year, the silver anniversary edition is no different.

Blue Book of Gun Values coverIt is a big book, containing 1864 pages, 250,000 firearm prices and more than a million words of text. In many instances, the book gives the reader in-depth information on the history of the firearm’s manufacturer, numbers manufactured and current values according to condition.

This edition features a revised, digital colour, 64-page ‘photo percentage grading system’ that allows the reader to accurately grade the condition of most handguns, rifles and shotguns. NRA condition factors are also shown in full colour, thus setting a new standard for pictorial grading.

The up-to-date 2004 firearms pricing information contains detailed technical data on both new and discontinued firearms, US, foreign and military firearms, modern commemoratives and major trademark antiques.

If you cannot easily determine the actual manufacturer of your private label firearm, Blue Book will do it for you; this is most helpful when determining parts for repairs.

It contains revised serialisation data and an expanded manufacturer trademark index, which includes phone, fax, email and website information.

The Blue Book of Gun Values is now available by both subscription services and individual downloads. Please visit www.bluebookinc.com and click on online subscriptions/downloads for more information. One year of unlimited online access costs $US34.95. The website is updated weekly. Individual downloads are also available at $US10 and offer individually researched gun questions for $US10 and written appraisals for $US20 per firearm.

The US domestic price of the 25th Edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values is $US34.95 with $5 domestic fourth-class shipping and handling costs. Total cost is $US39.95.

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    Blue Book Publications Inc.
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    Minneapolis, MN 55425 USA
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  • Website: http//www.bluebookinc.com
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