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This new 29th Edition simply contains more firearms values and information than any other single publication. New for 2003 is an all new, digital Photo Percentage Grading System™ – now expanded to 64 pages, and includes hundreds of color images. This is the book that the firearms industry refers to as “the bible,” and it’s easy to see why. Expanded to nearly 1,800 pages featuring over 150,000 firearms prices, the new Blue Book of Gun Values™ also contains almost one million words of text – no other book is even close! Most of the information contained in this publication is simply not available anywhere else, for any price!

Edited by Ken Ramage – Gun Digest 2009 carries a balanced mix of thoroughly researched articles on insightful and informative elements of the shooting sports hobby and new product reports, with a detailed and current catalog of arms and accessories featuring specifications and prices.

Ken Ramage – From authoritative reports on the newest rifles, shotguns and handguns to the full catalog of commercial and semi-custom arms, muzzleloaders and airguns, this illustrated guide contains the must-have information for today’s shooter, hunter, and firearms buff. Guns Illustrated 2009 is perfect for the reader whose interest is primarily focused on the modern and available hardware from today’s gun manufacturers. Readers can quickly access contact information for manufacturers in the fully updated directory, and find current and closely-located semi-custom gunmakers to attain that special firearm.

Hundreds of books have been published about the British gun trade, but English speakers and publishers have largely ignored the European trade in fine guns until now!

Many people consider British gun engraving the finest in the world today. Now, in this comprehensive book, Douglas Tate and master photographer David Grant bring us the most opulent examples of British gun engraving in existence. These handsome guns are from the greatest private collections in Europe and the USA and, because of this, are rarely seen by the public.

More than 75 master engravers are presented with more than 200 stunning photos. This is the perfect companion volume to Turpin’s book Modern Custom Guns. 208 pp, 200 color photos, hardcover.

Birmingham Gunmakers is the most complete work ever published on the famous British gunmakers of Birmingham. Tate gives a thorough overview of the origins of the Birmingham gun trade as well as a history of how the city came to the foreground as one of the sporting-gun manufacturing centers of the world.

The world-renowned Churchill gunmakers was formed in 1891 and is one of the best known of all English gunmakers. Many guns have been made in London over the centuries, but few carry the cachet of a Churchill gun! Here is the colorful history of a company that has seen success and jubilation as well as drama and defeat.

The authors have gathered a wealth of fascinating historical and technical material that will make the book indispensable, not only to many thousands of “Coggie” owners worldwide, but also to anyone interested in the general history of British gunmaking. 128pp, 30 color photos, 100 b&w photos, 8.5x11, hardcover.

The romance of the old west remains strong, even more than a century after the heyday of cowboys and gunfighters. This all new title explores the romance of that bygone era, focusing on the guns that the legends of the West-good guys and bad guys, real and fictional characters-carried with them. 240 pp, 8 1/4 x 10 7/8, hardcover

Every aspect of cowboy action shooting is explained for shooters of all levels, from choosing the right garb to hitting the right targets. 320 pp, 300 b&w photos, 8-page color section, hardcover.

This is the history of the legendary Greener family and their famous guns--a family business that had, by the turn of the century (1900), grown to become the largest and most comprehensive sporting-gun factory known to man. 231pp, photos in b&w and color, 8x11, hardcover.

Enthusiasts will gain insight into new reloading trends, as well as available equipment and accessories from major manufacturers. Extensive and valuable reference information includes listings of all handloading periodicals and books, plus directories of products and manufacturers. 256pp, 300 b&w photos, 8 1/2 x 11, softcover.

Collectors and enthusiasts will track the history of the original conversions of the 1800s through historic text and both new and archival photographs. All current modern reproductions are represented with photos, technical details, and performance test results. In-depth coverage of the original revolvers includes models from Colt, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Rollin White, Richards, and Richards-Mason. Modern guns from American Western Arms, Navy Arms, and Cimarron F.A. Co. are highlighted. 208pp, 250 color photos, 10 7/8 x 8 1/4, hardcover.

Step-by-step techniques help you load your own metallic cartridges and shotshells. Covers ballistic software, benchrest reloading, evaluating accuracy, and more.

Frank C. Barnes, Edited by Stan Skinner – Further your firearm performance and individual design with the definitive guide to cartridges. Features commercial, military, international and wildcat cartridges, along with ballistics and load data.

Sam Fadala – This practical how-to features directions for outfitting muzzleloading firearms with current hardware, more than 650 detailed photos illustrating new gear and techniques, and an updated list of blackpowder retailers.

Rick Sapp – Teaches the shotshell, slug, and buckshot reloader all the basics, plus advanced techniques for loading everything from field to high-performance target loads. Over 11,000 loads are organized by gauge, hull type and shot charge.

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