Gun Collectors Dream Auction #81 January 31st & Feb 1st

A Collection of 24 Instructional Manuals and Books on Reloading and AK-47 Gunsmithing

This auction ended on February 1, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $200 - $400

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $80

Description

A comprehensive collection of 24 instructional books, manuals, and blueprints focused primarily on metallic cartridge reloading, shotshell reloading, and the construction and maintenance of Kalashnikov pattern rifles (AK-47/AKM). This lot contains no actual firearms, ammunition, or regulated parts. The collection includes essential reference works for handloaders and gunsmiths. Key titles present include multiple editions of the Lyman Reloading Handbook (including the 47th and 49th editions), various volumes of the Handloader’s Digest (including the Twelfth Edition and 50th Anniversary Issue), the Shooter’s Bible (No. 96, 2005 Edition), the Cast Bullet Handbook, and the Lyman Shotshell Handbook. Specific reloading manuals for the 9mm Luger and the Thompson/Center Contender are also included. A significant portion of the collection is dedicated to AK pattern rifles, featuring titles such as The AK-47 Story, AK-AKM Rifle Builder’s Manual, Build Your Own AK Volume 1 and Volume 2, and AK/AKM Tooling Kit Blueprints. The items are a mix of softcover, perfect-bound, and wire-bound formats.
BBL: Not applicable
Overall Length: Not applicable


Condition report:

Overall good condition, consistent with moderate field use. The blued finish on the barrel shows approximately 80% retention, with noticeable scuff marks, light scratches, and areas of minor finish loss, particularly near the muzzle and forend. The case-hardened finish on the receiver remains vibrant and attractive, showing strong color. The bore appears bright and smooth. The wooden furniture shows minor handling dents, scuffs, and light scratches but is free of major cracks or repairs. The action appears to function correctly, locking up tightly when closed, and the external hammer operates smoothly. We have not function-tested this firearm with live ammunition. It is the buyer\'s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws.