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Some research on the guns that are moving faster than hotcakes right now on online auction sites by the gun value experts at blue book. How to use the blue book of gun values part 4 price lines. For the first time in decades, many values on collectible firearms, especially ar15s, have gone down significantly this new 40th edition carefully tracks this. The first edition of the blue book of gun values came out in 1979 and had a simple goalthe put some kind of standard prices on used guns, much as the kelley blue book did and does for automobiles. An accurate description of a gun s condition is essential in evaluating a firearm and estimating the value of any gun. Please indicate if you are interested in an individual book or looking to purchase quantity for resale. Features of the new 40th edition blue book of gun values. We distinguish between modern guns, and older surplus guns. May 31, 2012 welcome to how to use the blue book of gun values. If they cant help you, then ask for a referral to someone who can. The most widely used set of standards for grading firearms condition is.
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Bluebook of gun values for android free download and. Be sure to ask what the charge is for an appraisal before having the value established. Blue book publications 39th edition of gun values item. New blue book of gun values, 33rd edition now available. Blue book of gun values ultimate list for gun enthusiasts. It would be impossible to write a gun value book to cover all conditions of a gun. Blue book of gun values online subscription change lettersection current subscription home how to use more information photo percentage grading system search steyr mannlicher. In the case that a comparable sale is not readily available, the value is based on a projected amount that the firearm would be expected to sell for.
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Grading guns is a very subjective process, hopefully this guide will help to eliminate some disparity between peoples opinions. The terms used in evaluating firearms condition have specific meaning. Collector quality firearms in this condition are highly desirable. Admittedly, gun digest does not publish the blue book of gun values. To give the gun an overall grade the entire gun has to be taken into consideration. In this ninepart series of videos, we will show you how to properly use the blue book of gun values and all of its features.
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