Historic Firearms - Suggested Reading

Whether you are an experienced Collector or Beginner to the rewarding world of Antique Firearms Collecting, the one underlying requirement for success is knowledge. The "Seasoned" Collector is constantly in pursuit of that detailed minutiae regarding His or Her particular interest. The Beginner is looking for a trusted primer and overall general data source.

From our experience as Collectors as well as being Insurance people, we have found the following suggested readings as a good source for information:

Suggested Value Guides

Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms
(Eighth Edition)

The Blue Book of Gun Values
(Twenty- First Edition)

R.L. Wilson The Official Price Guide of Gun Collecting (1st Edition)

Suggested Reference / Research

CS Armory Richmond Paul J. Davies	Winchester Book, Madis	Ballard: The Great American Single-shot Rifle John T. Dutcher

Introduction to Civil War Small Arms, Coates	LUGERS of Ralph Shattuck, September 2000, 1st Edition	The Winchester Model 52; Perfection in Design

The Socket Bayonet in the British Army 1687-1783

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It is up to us in the established Collecting Community, to assist and educate the Beginner Collector. To direct him or her to quality sources of information and market for the perpetuation of the fraternity of Collectors in Antique Firearms and Collectibles.