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In addition to the exhaustive catalog, the 2004 edition includes a summary of 2003 gun legislation, 2003 gun collecting, and a 2003 legislative report. The catalog, which is assembled by the publishers of Gun list, contains entries arranged alphabetically by manufacturer, with descriptions of each type of firearm and pricing based on condition. B&w photos are included of many of the weapons; there are some color plates of historic examples. The index is of manufacturers and models.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Description
Declared "an indispensable reference guide" by NRA's American Rifleman, collectors will turn the pages of this completely updated and expanded 14th edition and know it is an unparalleled publication. With coverage of every modern and antique firearm made since 1835, they will confidently stride into gun shows and secure unbeatable deals. Determining values can be tricky because firearms are admired not only for their usefulness, but their beauty and grace. Ned Schwing, respected firearms expert, and his expanded panel of pricing experts take extra strides to provide accurate pricing information--more than 110,000 prices for over 25,000 models of firearms. Not only will collectors be able to value their collection with this comprehensive guide, they will be able to identify firearms quickly and confidently with thousands of detailed photos. Firearms enthusiasts stay on target with this unbeatable guide containing new auction results and more well written "snap shots" articles providing in-depth coverage of real-world experiences with exclusive firearms. * Heavily illustrated listings for quick and easy identification * Up to six grades of condition clearly stated for each listing * New auction results and more "snap shots"

About the Author
New Schwing is a respected firearms expert and author several books, including the Standard Catalog of? Military Firearms, 1870 to the Present. He is also firearms contributor to the Standard Catalog of? Winchester. His articles have appeared in the American Rifleman, Guns Illustrated, Shooting Sportsman, Waffen Digest, Double Gun Journal, and other popular firearms publications. He resides in Fredericksburg, Texas.

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