Standard Catalog Series

Readers will appreciate the value of Standard Catalog of Civil War Firearms because it combines historical, identification, and pricing information in one handy volume. A great deal of advancement in metallurgy and weapons design occurred during the Civil War as people on both sides of the conflict struggled to find better ways to bring a swift end to the war. These new designs are the basis of our modern weapons and spark the interest of historians and collectors. Unlike other Civil War collecting guides that deal with firearms only incidentally (if at all), Standard Catalog of Civil War Firearms focuses on firearms only. The reader is told how to identify a particular model and what its approximate current value is. In addition, each firearm is given a '1 to 5 rarity index' rating that will guide the reader's buying decision when he or she is contemplating a purchase. No other firearms price guide offer this unique blend of features.

Eighty years after his death, John Browning's gun designs continue to inspire the respect and loyalty of collectors and shooters. Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive identification and price guide to Browning guns from the Model 1878 single-shot rifle to the company's current production guns. With vintage Browning models fetching up to five figures at recent auctions, all Browning enthusiasts need to be accurately informed. With over 375 photos, 2,500 values and five condition grades for each gun, this book answers the call of those who collect and love Browning guns.

This one-volume reference to military firearms of the past 130 years is unmatched in depth of identifying details. More affordable than the closest competition, this general guide delivers descriptions for more than 2,000 antique, vintage, collectible and modern military firearms – providing you with 300+ more listings than the previous edition, all for the same price. Arranged alphabetically by nation, then category, this easy-to-use identification guide includes a separate section for machine guns/submachine guns, and features, for the first time, descriptions and values for bayonets.

Shooters, collectors, hunters and anyone else who buys, sells or trades firearms will benefit from the Standard Catalog of Rifles & Shotguns. This is the only long-gun pricing guide on the market that includes photos to assist with identification. More than 5,000 photos and detailed descriptions, plus six pricing grades make this the most comprehensive collection of firearms data anywhere. 5,000-plus photos Six condition grades assist in accurate value estimation Special 8-page color gun gallery section

This comprehensive identification and price guide goes a long way to giving Luger enthusiasts information to enjoy and be successful in an extremely active collector market. With Standard Catalog of Luger, firearms enthusiasts receive an unrivaled reference that includes: Reproduction of symbols and makers' marks from every model of Luger for use in accurately identifying the hundreds of Luger variations More than 1,000 detailed photos and line illustrations demonstrating design and performance of Luger pistols Manufacturing data and model rarity information to aid collectors when buying Lugers as an investment Perfect for firearm collectors, gun shop owners, auction houses, museums, and appraisers, this book helps every Luger enthusiast enjoy their hobby more.

Your No. 1 Guide for Military Firearms Values! From handguns, rifles and shotguns to Class III automatic firearms, STANDARD CATALOG OF MILITARY FIREARMS, 8th Edition, is the complete, illustrated military firearms pricing and identification guide to the world’s military firearms and their original accessories. This completely updated edition includes more than 2,000 models of firearms manufactured since 1870, as well as more than 1,600 photos. There are also expanded listings and descriptions for many original military accessories. FEATURES: Detailed descriptions and values for military firearms from around the world Identification advice and quality photographs help you analyze your collection The only price guide with extensive coverage for military firearm accessories Updated prices for handguns, submachine guns, rifles, shotguns and machine guns Special 16-page color photo section highlighting sniper rifles of the world The enormous amount of price values, descriptions and photos in STANDARD CATALOG OF MILITARY FIREARMS, 8th Edition will provide the knowledge you need to buy, sell or trade collectible military firearms with the utmost confidence in their values. Know what your collection is worth--don't pay too much or sell for too little!

There's a reason the Standard Catalog of Firearms is known industy-wide as the reference on firearms. This year we bring it to you in a volume dedicated strictly to handguns, our new must-have, the Standard Catalog of Handguns. Year in and year out, we bring you more of what you need in the world of handguns! More photos, more prices, more handguns, handguns, handguns. This trusted sourcebook is your guide to the world's hottest collectible sidearms, along with what's current and trending in the firearms industry.

Standard Catalog of Colt Firearms contains Colt classics and cutting-edge models including Tommy guns, 1911 autos, and Monitors. Provides pricing and identification data useful when monitoring online auction sites and research online sites for the best deals. Features a foreword from Colt Manufacturing Co. Still America's oldest continually produced firearms brand, Colt may not be making as many new models as it once did, but the value of what's out there is on the rise; creating a robust market for collectors. With 500 large-format color photos of Colt firearms and modern Colt clones, certified pricing in up to five grades of condition, serial number data, and details about legendary (Tommy guns) and trendy (Anaconda and .28 Supers) models, this one-of-a-kind reference helps you identify arms, and inspires your appreciations of Colt.

Standard Catalog of Winchester Firearms guides you through the production history of America's top three firearms manufacturers. Winchester's "The Gun that Won the West" is among the most collectible guns in today's secondary market. Winchester enthusiasts of all interests will benefit from the expertly analyzed prices, 500 superb color photos and technical details features in this one-volume reference. Standard Catalog of Winchester Firearms includes: Five grades of pricing for Winchester rifles and shotguns manufactured between 1866 and the present Technical details Trend reports for popular models With this guide, you can immerse yourself in years of Winchester history and performance details.

Smith & Wesson outfitted some of the biggest and boldest gunfighters, both actual and fictional, including Wild Bill Hickock, Buffalo Bill and Dirty Harry, whose exploits are still legendary. Today a renewed Smith & Wesson corporation is back in the front of the pack. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition combines full color photos with details collectors need to identify and better appreciate all Smith & Wesson firearms. For fans of Smith & Wesson firearms, this book is a must-have. This work provides easy-to-locate listings organized by model ad year of manufacture to quickly and accurately identify firearms. With more than 775 models of Smith & Wesson guns and variations, including many models not found in other firearm-pricing guides, this is the book for any Smith & Wesson gun-toting fan.

The No. 1 guide to pricing and identification of military arms and accessories from around the world. Now in its 9th Edition, Standard Catalog of Military Firearms is the undisputed best source available for pricing and identification of military handguns, rifles and shotguns, as well as Class III automatic firearms and accessories such as bayonets, clips, magazines and holsters. Author Phillip Peterson, a renowned expert in military history and firearms, has completely updated the pricing of the more than 2,000 models of military firearms manufactured since 1870. From Mauser 98s to M1 Garands and Russian guns, weaponry from 32 countries is represented here. Identification advice and more than 1,700 photos help the buyer, seller, trader or collector make wise decisions. Also included is a special 16-page color section featuring rare and collectible pieces from recent U.S. auctions. Standard Catalog of Military Firearms is the trusted source for the legions of militaria fans who know the value of having expert knowledge at their fingertips as they study the weapons that have shaped our world’s history.