Lot 401:
Vintage Collection of 21 Firearms and Shooting Periodicals, Wolfe Publishing and Guns & Ammo, Circa 1968-1973
Sold for: $30
Description
A substantial collection of 21 vintage softcover paper periodicals, annuals, and specialized reports primarily focused on firearms, hunting, shooting sports, and reloading techniques spanning the late 1960s through the early 1970s. The lot provides a valuable historical reference for collectors interested in the evolution of modern firearms, ballistics, and accessories of the period. Key publications include annual editions of major titles such as *GUNS & AMMO* (specifically the 1968 Annual, 1969 Annual, and 1973 Annual), *GUN DIGEST TREASURY*, *HANDGUN DIGEST*, *Guns Annual*, and the instructional *ABC RELOADING*. A significant portion of the collection consists of specialized beige softcover reports published by WOLFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC., PRESCOTT, ARIZONA, often marked “SECOND CLASS – PRINTED MATTER,” indicating specialized, low-circulation content for dedicated hobbyists. Additional unique items include a 1972 edition publication with a pink spine and the orange-covered *BUCKSKIN REPORT*. These publications feature detailed articles, product reviews, and extensive catalog sections detailing revolvers, rifles, shotguns, and reloading equipment from manufacturers of the era.
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