2005 Standard Catalog Of Firearms

Look what's new in your old favorite, the Standard Catalog ofR Firearms Now in its 15th Edition, the Standard Catalog ofR Firearms has long been the favorite resource of shooters, collectors and gun enthusiasts. And why is the book so popular? Because of all the new information packed inside every massive edition, making it the most-comprehensive and most up-to-date firearms reference guide available. Within the book's 1,500-plus pages you will find photographs, descriptions, history and technical data for more than 25,000 guns from around the world, manufactured from 1838 to present. Plus, thousands of collectors trust the Standard Catalog as the No. 1 price guide for their hobby, thanks to its incredible 110,000 prices for guns in up to six condition grades. There is so much that's new in the fully updated and expanded 15th Edition: * NewPhotos: Hundreds of new photographs-and more than 7,000 throughout the book-help you identify guns from your collection with confidence. * New Collector Articles: Have you dreamed of starting a collection, but didn't know where to begin? Collecting experts give you the basics on getting started with four of the most popular models: the Browning Superposed; the Colt Woodsman; the Smith and Wesson No. 3 revolver; and the Winchester Model 42. * New Snap Shots: Back by popular demand, 35 fresh reports from top writers on shooting some of the greatest guns ever made-a Standard Catalog exclusive! * New Models: Get up-to-date specifications and prices on dozens of guns introduced in the past year, plus information on newly identified models and variations from the past. * New Color Section: Stunning images of some of the greatest-and most famous-guns ever made, including the Smith and Wesson No. 3 Bob Ford used to kill Jesse James and John Wayne's Colt Single-Action Army. * New Prices: The market for collectible firearms is always changing, and the Standard Catalog is there to track the trends. Trust this guide and its 110,000 prices-all reviewed and fully updated each year-as the best resource for establishing gun values.Schwing, Ned is the author of '2005 Standard Catalog Of Firearms', published 2004 under ISBN 9780873499002 and ISBN 087349900X.