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| Standard Catalog of Military Firearms: The Collector's Price and Reference Guide (Standard Catalog of Military Firearms) | 
 enlarge | Author: Phillip Peterson
Publisher: Gun Digest Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 51214
Media: Paperback
Edition: 4
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 520
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0896894770
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.442075
EAN: 9780896894778
ASIN: 0896894770
Publication Date: October 8, 2007
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Book Description
Only firearms reference to include comprehensive bayonet listings - with photos and prices. 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.
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 Good book for model identification, not so much setting value February 6, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am not an expert, but I do have a collection of: German, Russian, Swiss, Turkish and American military firearms and the popular dedicated reference books for each. What I see missing most from Standard Catalogue of Military Firearms is accuate market values. Prices listed for commodity Milsurp firearms are 2x - 3x market value, even if compared to the past two years. Missing also is the value by country of origin or arsenal and not much attention paid to the glut of inexpensive imports sold through various Milsurp outlets. As an example what is refered to generically as a 1903/38 Turkish Mauser, could actually be conversions made from 1890, 1893, 1903, 1905 carbine, G 98 and the Czech 98/22 Mausers in both small, large ring and hybrid action/barrel.
The Model 1895 Nagant revolver is, again, listed at twice to three times the accepted market value and without discerning the price difference amongst Milsurp models based upon production date, arsenal and configuration. These late production refurbished revolvers were not only made at the Soviet arsenal Tula, they were also made at Izhevsk and marked accordingly. The cartridge for the gun is listed as only the 7.62mm, a label that applies to several cartridges; it is the 7.62x38mmR.
The book is a good source for general identification, which is more than a small accomplishment, it just isn't a very good price guide for buying and selling firearms. It's easier to go to an auction site and spot check as an opportunity arises and reference books dedicated to a more narrow category of firearms will provide a lot more informatio.
 A great guide to collecting Military style firearms December 21, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Krause Publications, along with Phillip Peterson have outdone themselves in preparing and publishing this 4th edition of what has quickly become a required book in the firearm collector community. As in the previous editions, there is ample discussion and numerous photographs of the listed firearms, and the variations of and much historical context on most of the major models covered. An added bonus in this new edition is the pictorial rich addition of a guide to military bayonets!
As with all collector guides, prices are really dependent on what someone is willing to pay for an item, and the over all economy at the time. The fall in property values and a general slowing of purchase power occurred during the production phase of the book and many models are a little over priced in the late 2007 market (especially the price of transferable machineguns). But this is rather refreshing as the prices are usually undervalued by the publication date of most collector guides.
For the firearm collector interested in military style weapons, this book is an enduring and valuable reference that should be on your bookshelf, or better yet, by your side at the next estate or firearm auction you attend.
 Military Firearms The Collector's Price and Reference Guide January 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is very interesting and helpful especially when buying old military rifles to collect.
Standard Catalog of Military Firearms: The Collector's Price and Reference Guide (Standard Catalog of Military Firearms) April 2, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great reference. One of the most complete and useful volumes I have ever seen. A must for any firearms collector.
Standard Catalog of Military Firearms: The Collector's Price and Reference Guide (Standard Catalog of Military Firearms May 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Can't do with it if you are a collector or dealer, Has the imfo that you need to price your guns, Very well written so you can understand it and get a general idea of what your items our worth in todays market.
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