A rare french revolutionnapoleanic war period naval rampart gun, ca. Add to favorites free registration tutorial videos contest new today new this week articles gun appraisals affiliate programs free targets faqs contact us gun links click here to tell a friend about us. Another way to get a gun s value is to go to a local gun dealer or gunsmith. When the customer returned for the gun, shop owner john strayer asked him if hed be interested in selling it. Heavy, thickwalled, 31 12, wroughtiron bandfastened, octagonal, smoothbore. If you are looking to purchase our printed catalog just click on home at the top of the page. The flintlock pistol the book of the pistol and revolver. A good rule of thumb is that you can expect about 60% of the used retail value of the gun in trade. The other option is to call blue book at 18008774867 and have them do the research for you. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Sep 21, 2006 blue book of gun values, standard catalog of firearms, gun traders guide. Most shops in my are will give you 6070% of the guns actual value on a trade, that drops another 10% for an outright buy. History, wars, and the pistol the book of the pistol.
You can look at online auctions, gunsamerica, auctionarms, antiqueguns, and a few others to find completed auctions. The new 38th edition of the blue book of gun values is slated for release on april 1, 2017. This gallery tells the story of the integral role that guns played in early american exploration, settlement, survival and tradefrom the discovery of gunpowder to the first hand cannon to development of the wheellock hunting rifle. Quickly estimate the tradein value of a gun so you dont get ripped off. Gun values by gun digest contains all the pricing data from our annual standard catalog of firearms in a mobilefriendly web site that is easy to navigate. Appendix 9 general firearms values conversion table. Fjestad and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We offer a very comprehensive used gun price guide or gun and scopes blue book with the most complete and accurate database of used gun values.
Everything is out in the open, up front, and easy to understand. The following information on history, wars, and the pistol comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b. Refinishing a collectible gun or modifying it or customizing it or overcleaning it nearly always lowers the value. How to estimate the tradein value of a gun pew pew tactical. Firearms price guide gun price guide handgun price. The following information on the flintlock pistol comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b. A fine all brass english flintlock boxlock pocket pistol engraved g.
A handloader, target shooter, and allround gun buff with experience in all aspects of firearms usage, carpenteri is an avid gun collector and. Ancient firearms 50 to 1700 here, youll see the transition between firearms of the old world and the new colonies. Sep 06, 20 a handloader, target shooter, and allround gun buff with experience in all aspects of firearms usage, carpenteri is an avid gun collector and longtime user of the gun traders guide. The mechanism called the cock, which is a bent lever with a clamp for the flint, was locked above the flash pan. A very good untouched 19th century north african silver mounted moroccan snaphaunce kabyle camel gun, ca. Most of the guns illustrated are new, some are fixup antiques and used trade ins, inevitably some will be beaters, but all will be identified and thoroughly described. Sellbuytrade guns by the book frontier firearms usa. These will all have estimates for almost any firearm you can have, but are only guides, not price lists. Besides, cash talks when your haggling on the new gun. The oldest gun on display in america, plus matchlocks, wheel locks, snaphaunce, doglock. Much depends on how specialized you are in your collecting endeavors. The tradeoff was that their effective range is much shorter than a traditional rifle.
Within this website you will find price guides for the following firearms. Criterion barrels, the best that white ever used, with new internal parts, all of the finest quality. Best gun value book i am wondering what the consensus is on gun value books such as official gun digest or blue book of gun values or orion blue book online or others. Jul 02, 2014 i have a model 1863 musket that was made in trenton new jersey this gun is full length with all sights, sling swivels,has 1863 and 1864 stamped on gun. This gallery tells the story of the integral role that guns played in early american exploration, settlement, survival and trade from the discovery of gunpowder to the first hand cannon to development of the wheellock hunting rifle. Its worth mentioning that most detachable magazine autoloading pistols. Mar 29, 2017 get gun prices with latest blue book of gun values. This 37th edition, now with over photographs, includes dozens of new entries added since the previous edition. Gun traders guide 37th edition just released daily.
It was invented by the dutch and was considered an early form of a flintlock. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. This book was a fictionalized story about high finance that was less entertaining than anything written by michael lewis, but lewis sets the bar pretty high. The flint is held in a clamp at the end of a bent lever called the cock. The mechanism, which first appeared in the late 1550s, uses flint and steel to create a shower of sparks to ignite the propellant in the gun. The gun traders guide has become a valuable reference for identification and evaluation of firearms manufactured since 1900 by. Here, youll see the transition between firearms of the old world and the new colonies. The primary reference for determining this value is the blue book of gun values, which is published yearly even though many of the values do not change if at all guns are not like automobiles where the values change every year. The dude at the gun store is going to try to give you as little for your gun as possible. The gun digest book of concealed carry this classic massad ayoob book covers everything you need to know to safely and lawfully carry a concealed firearm for selfdefense. Just because the gun is crap doesnt mean you shouldnt get its full tradein value. A fine and rare caucasian or russian silver metal covered flintlock pistol.
You can currently preorder the price guide through. First published during the final years of the korean wary in 1953, the gun traders guide features basic specifications, dates of manufacture, informative photographs and current average values for more than 6,000 domestic. A snaphance or snaphaunce is a type of lock for firing a gun or is a gun using that mechanism. If they cant help you, then ask for a referral to someone who can.
I need to update my reference material and i respect your opinions. It is the mechanical progression of the wheellock firing mechanism, and along with the miquelet lock and doglock are predecessors of the flintlock. Gathering material was difficult and time consuming. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package. Oct 08, 2009 gun traders guide or blue book for gun values.
This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. We showcase the finest antique firearms, edged weapons, armour and militaria, all from trusted established dealers. Each condition rating has a specific definition you can find these defined in blue book of gun values. Most of the guns illustrated are new, some are fixup antiques and used tradeins, inevitably some will be beaters, but all will be identified and thoroughly described. The new, 37th edition of the gun traders guide has just been released. Be sure to ask what the charge is for an appraisal before having the value established. The striking surface was on the side opposite of it.
You are looking at a brand new white bison inline muzzleloading rifle, designed and crafted by doc white from old stored but new 22. While its not recommended to regularly take unique, antique or collectible guns to the firing range, a gun likely wont lose its value if its wellmaintained. The free gun price guide is available to everyone, no matter whether you are looking for gun prices, firearms prices, handgun prices, shotgun prices, rimfire prices, centerfire prices, lever action prices, or pump action prices. Gun traders guide, 35th ed a fully illustrated guide to. This is the marketplace for antique arms, armour and militaria. The percentage system rates the percent of original finish remaining on the gun, 100% to 0%. The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in print the type of lock known as the flintlock was popular for more than two centuries, during which time it never underwent any substantial change in design.
We trade by the book the blue book of gun values so you always know the value of the used guns youre selling or trading no secrets, no filmflam, and most of all no money left on the table. My boyfriend has the gun traders guide and really likes it, but it is getting old. May 31, 2016 find the going used rate for your gun go to, or even although the last one isnt free and find your gun. Now you can get estimated values and detailed descriptions for virtually every rifle, shotgun, and handgun manufactured in the united states or imported since the early 1800s quickly and easily on your internetconnected computer, phone, or mobile device. Most shops in my are will give you 6070% of the gun s actual value on a trade, that drops another 10% for an outright buy. When that occurs, we have to look to prior auction results to get a true, current fair market value for a firearm such as this.
Mossberg 870 express super magnum pump 28 barrel shotgun. Snaphaunce a weapon with the mainspring inside the lock plate and a. Mossberg 870 express super magnum pump 26 barrel shotgun. First published during the final years of the korean wary in 1953, the gun traders guide features basic specifications, dates of manufacture, informative photographs and current average values for more than 6,000. Many people would like to know the value of their guns. When robert weil started collecting images for the contemporary makers book in 1973 the challenge to record contemporary gun work was daunting. Complete with examples and tips on how to get the best possible price. The name is dutch in origin but the mechanism cannot be attributed to the netherlands with certainty. Few makers thought that there was any value in published documentation of their work. Antique rifles flintlock for sale guns international. The make and model of the gun, condition and then your local market. We provide reliable used gun blue book and appraisal pricing information to collectors, pawn store, manufacturers, law enforcement personnel and more. We provide antique gun prices and pictures of each antique firearm we sell. Jul 22, 2008 when robert weil started collecting images for the contemporary makers book in 1973 the challenge to record contemporary gun work was daunting.
The nature of the business is to make money and losing money on tradeins isnt. Blue book of gun values, standard catalog of firearms, gun traders guide. Documentary evidence strongly supports that myles standish, the military captain of plymouth colony, was armed with a mechanical lock musket. If you are an nra member, the cover of the 36th edition of the blue book of gun values features a face with which you should become very familiar over the next two years.
Note the larger buffer to more firmly arrest the cocks motion, an innovation made by 1600 soon after the english began making the snaphaunce c1575. Find the going used rate for your gun go to, or even although the last one isnt free and find your gun. Mayflower gun thought to have been brought over from england by john alden. It is about a trader who worked in the british banking system and his attempt to defend an indonesian company that blew itself up with derivatives and leverage. Sadowski is a contributing writer to gun world, shooting illustrated, combat handguns, gun tests, gun digest and several other firearms magazines. This gallery tells the story of the integral role that guns played in early american exploration, settlement, survival and tradefrom the discovery of gunpowder to the first hand cannon to development of the wheellock hunting. Antique arms and armour for sale to discerning collectors. Gun traders guide 37th edition just released daily bulletin. Apr 20, 2006 this book was a fictionalized story about high finance that was less entertaining than anything written by michael lewis, but lewis sets the bar pretty high. The snaphaunce held a piece of flint in the hammerlike cock, with a pan of. In october 2015, am americanmade flintlock pistol and leather holster dating to the late 18th century sold for a steal at skinner.
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October 1st, 2015 gun traders guide 37th edition just released. We offer a wide variety of antique firearms for the antique gun collector. Few makers thought that there was any value in published documentation of their. This sensational insiders view of the business of trading and marketing derivatives, explains the frighteningly central role that derivatives and financial products played. It is the mechanical progression of the wheellock firing mechanism, and along with the miquelet lock and doglock are predecessors of the flintlock mechanism. The pistols are now displayed at fort ligonier in pennsylvania. Braddocks instructions for powdermaking read like those in a modern cookery book. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. This 608page ebook edition of the 2014 guide can be viewed on a kindle, ipad, laptop, or your home computer. For the first time in decades, many values on collectible firearms, especially.
Since this is not a regular production firearm, its not listed in the blue book of gun values. Doc rarely takes the same gun to a match, prefers a new one every time, it makes the ordeal more challenging. Completely revised and expanded, the twentysecond edition gun traders guide includes more listings and specifications than ever before. The value of archaeology as a source to an unbiased view to the past has. I am going to get him an updated on for xmas, but i read that the blue book of gun values is better.
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