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What's That Gun Worth? For nearly 40 years, the Standard Catalog of Firearms has been helping buyers, sellers and collectors get the right answer every time. This massive works is firearm industry's No. 1 illustrated guide to gun values. The 36th edition has been extensively revamped, offering more photos, prices, and guns, with hundreds of new entries of rifles, shotguns and handguns for virtually every gun made or sold since the early 1800s. Even if you have previous editions, this newest release now features current values from a wide range of experts, editors and auction houses on antique models using the NRA's industry-standard antique pricing system. Make no mistake: The 2026 Standard Catalog of Firearms 36th Edition is your must-have guide to commercial firearms, past and present. INSIDE YOU'LL FIND: - More than 8,000 photos with extensive descriptions - Updated values in six condition grades for more than 100,000 prices - More than 1,200 makers and 18,000 models of firearms and their values - Antique firearm pricing for pre-1899 guns using the NRA's rating system - Bonus color section: Collecting Engraved Firearms! Don't sell too low or buy too high! Whether you're a serious gun collector, a casual gun-show trader, a hunter or a recreational shooter, if you buy, sell or trade firearms, the 2026 Standard Catalog of Firearms 36th Edition is your road map!