Ever since the first edition, Norm's book has been the standard reference for antique American firearms. No other reference comes close to the breadth of content. Unless someone takes over, this is likely to be the last edition as Norm is getting up there in years.

The index is still difficult to use as it has been since the first edition. It can be frustrating to locate information on a specific, less common, firearm. The prices listed for most items tend to be several years out of date.

I have ll the previous books, I have been waiting for this to come out. A must have for anyone who collects antique gun's.

As always, Flayderman presents the best in his guides. Well written and explanations are very accurate. A must for gun collectors and dealers.

I have bought 5 prior editions of this book. It is the best antique firearms valuation tool out there and full of interesting information.

The ninth edition of the best and most complete guide of identification and evaluation of antique American firearms. Flayderman is the authoritative source for this sort of information. This edition is an improvement on the excellent earlier editions, with more information (and new sections, including an objective discussion of American "dueling pistols", and much tighter editing and proofreading.

If you are interested in information on pre-1920's American firearms, Flaydermans is hands-down the better choice in my opinion. Although Fjestad's Blue Book of Gun values is incredibly comprehensive, it favors 20th century firearms. About 50% the 18th and 19th century firearms I was interested in I could not find Fjestad's book. I found all of them in Fladerman's Guide. Another strength of Fladerman's book are the illustrated entires, hugely helpful in locating specific guns and a feature non-existent in Fjestdad's book. The photograph's also are a valuable tool in learning about firearms I never knew existed. Fjestad's grading system is undoubtedly more comprehensive. But I doubt it is useful to anyone not already an experienced dealer in the field. A minor irritant in Fjestad's book was it's clear link to the NRA and contained too many pages of unnecessary advertising/propaganda - something I would not have opted to pay for, even as a former NRA member. Given my area of interest, Flayderman's is the clear winner - and also a lot more interesting and fun to use.

Been collecting antique firearms for 45 years. Norm Flayderman's book is THE bible of antique gun collecting, and I wouldn't be without it.

The new 2007 9th edition has great color plates, newly identified and expanded info on many guns.[MAKE SURE YOURE BUYING THE 9TH / LATEST EDITION]. The updated values are invaluable. I just wish he wouldn't wait so long between editions (this edition is like 4 years over due.).

If you collect, sell/trade, or just have an interest in American antique guns, this is THE book to have.

Excellent.

2 Years late, but for this book, well worth the wait. The Flayderman crew has outdone themselves yet again (and I have all 8 previous additions); it's just a shame that the THIEVES that go to gun shows don't read it, because from the looks of the prices at gun shows the past 5 years, They're NOT! And it's always the SAME guns with higher and higher prices, so obviously no one is buying these overpriced guns, but the sellers just don't get it! The book itself is perfect: informative and well laid out and VERY readable; Norm's done his job, now it's up to usd (collectors) to use the information and stop trying to gouge each other to death.

The only antique gun guide to acquire. This is the latest update out and should be consulted before any purchase of antique firearms.

Flayderman is the bible of antique gun collecting. Very informative historically with good bibliography for specific manufacturers. Only issue is copyright is 2001 and values have changed a lot in the interim.