Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th

Group of Firearms Ballistics and Reloading Reference Books and Manuals including Barnes Reloading Manual Number 4

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $25 - $45

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Description

This lot features a collection of technical reference materials and product instruction manuals focused on ballistics, ammunition reloading, and bullet casting. The group includes a hardcover copy of the Barnes Reloading Manual Number 4, subtitled Unleaded Unfailing Unbeatable. Also included is a softcover book titled Understanding Ballistics: Complete Guide to Bullet Selection by Philip P. Massaro and an orange softcover Lyman Instruction Guide for Lyman Reloading and Bullet Casting Products. The collection is further supplemented by two RCBS product instruction sheets: one for the Primer Pocket Swager — Bench Tool and another for the Uniflow Powder Measure. These materials provide technical data, equipment instructions, and safety information for firearms enthusiasts and handloaders.


Condition report:

The items are in good used condition. The Barnes manual and Understanding Ballistics book show minor shelf wear and light rubbing to the covers (photo 1). The Lyman instruction guide and RCBS sheets exhibit light creasing and softening at the corners and edges consistent with handling and storage (photo 1). The instruction sheets are stored in protective plastic bags which show some wrinkling (photo 4). No significant tearing or missing pages are observed in the provided photographs.