Lot 1430:
Two Firearms Reference Books: Gun Digest 1987 41st Annual Edition and Modern Gun Values 12th Edition
Description
This lot features two softcover firearms reference publications. The first volume is Gun Digest 1987, the 41st Annual Edition, edited by Ken Warner and published by DBI Books, Inc. The cover highlights the Ruger P85 semi-automatic pistol in technical drawing and photograph form, while the back cover features a Ruger GP100 revolver. This edition includes technical articles, field tests, and a comprehensive catalog of contemporary firearms and accessories. The second volume is The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values, 12th Edition, edited by Ken Ramage and published by Krause Publications. This reference work covers modern arms manufactured from 1900 to the present, featuring specifications and valuation data for over 7,800 used domestic and imported handguns, rifles, shotguns, and commemoratives. It contains over 3,500 photographs and includes a guide for the inspection and evaluation of used firearms.
Condition report:
Both volumes show signs of use consistent with reference materials. Gun Digest 1987 displays visible edge wear, corner bumping, and light delamination on the front cover (photo 1). The spine shows characteristic creasing for a heavy softcover volume (photo 2). The Book of Modern Gun Values shows moderate edge wear and corner curling (photo 1). Both bindings appear intact with no significant internal damage or major page losses visible in the provided photographs.
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