Standard Catalog of Military Firearms. Phillip Peterson

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      P.O. Box 406

      Glenview, IL 60025

      847-724-8816

      847-657-6500

      847-724-8831 FAX

      John Stimson Jr.

      High Standard pistols

      540 W. 92nd St.

      Indianapolis, IN 46260

      317-831-2990

      Simeon Stoddard

      Swiss, Swedish, and Finnish rifles

      P.O. Box 2283

      Cody, WY 82414

      Jim Supica

      Smith & Wesson

      P.O. Box 15351

      Lenexa, KS 66285

      913-492-3000

      Nick Tilotta

      Western Firearms Co.

      Thompson submachine guns

      P.O. Box 451

      Grapevine, TX 76099

      817-481-6616

      817-251-5136 FAX

       www.westernfirearms.com

      Denis Todd

      M16s

      239 Baltimore Pike

      Springfield, PA 19064

      610-543-7300

      [email protected]

      Michael Wamsher

      World War I & II Weapons

      17732 West 67th Street

      Shawnee, KS 66217

      913-631-0686

INTRODUCTION

      Welcome to the fourth edition of the Standard Catalog of Military Firearms. The cover names me as the editor, but I certainly can’t claim credit for total authorship. This book came to me as the completed third edition. I must give credit to the previous editor, who set the scope of this work.

      I must also give thanks to the other contributors whose work appears within these covers for their insights about specialized fields of collecting. In most of these cases I have left their information intact. These individuals are the experts in their fields and they certainly know more than I do about their corner of the firearms collecting universe. Of course, much of the pricing has been changed to reflect recent trends. I have also retained many of the Snap Shots that are provided by noted firearms writers. These are interesting bits of history and individual impressions of some of the firearms found in this book.

      Additional thanks to the auction houses, collectors and photographers that provided a majority of the pictures that are being re-printed in this edition.

      And a final credit must be extended to my friend Dan Shideler, editor of the new editions of Standard Catalog of Firearms, Modern Gun Values, and several other books from Krause Publications. It was Dan who helped me get started in my writing “career” by suggesting I submit some columns for Gun List (now Gun Digest Magazine) when it added editorial content. A year later he informed me that a vacancy had arisen as editor of Standard Catalog of Military Firearms. Dan convinced the powers that be to give me a shot at this book. So here it is.

      I hope you find it enjoyable, informative and helpful.

      Phillip Peterson

      0771 S. 500 East

      Avilla, Indiana 46710

GRADING SYSTEM

      In the opinion of the editor all grading systems are subjective. It is our task to offer the collector and dealer a measurement that most closely reflects a general consensus on condition. The system we present seems to come closest to describing a firearm in universal terms. We strongly recommend that the reader acquaint himself with this grading system before attempting to determine the correct price for a particular firearm’s condition. Remember, in most cases, condition determines price.

       NIB—New in Box

      This category can sometimes be misleading. It means that the firearm is in its original factory carton with all of the appropriate papers. It also means the firearm is new; that it has not been fired and has no wear. This classification brings a substantial premium for both the collector and shooter. The NIB category will not be included with most listings in SCMF as few military issue firearms can be found in NIB condition. The only exceptions are a few commercial versions of military firearms that are includ ed in the book because no genuine examples exist on the U.S. market.

       Excellent

      Collector quality firearms in this condition are highly desirable. The firearm must be in at least 98 percent condition with respect to blue wear, stock or grip finish, and bore. The firearm must also be in 100 percent original factory condition without refinishing, repair, alterations, or additions of any kind. Sights must be factory original as well. This grading classification includes both modern and antique (manufactured prior to 1898) firearms.

       Very Good

      Firearms in this category are also sought after both by the collector and shooter. Firearms must be in working order and retain approximately 92 percent metal and wood finish. It must be 100 percent factory original, but may have some small repairs, alterations, or non-factory additions. No refinishing is permitted in this category. Both modern and antique firearms are included in this classification.

       Good

      Modern firearms in this category may not be considered to be as collectable as the previous grades, but antique firearms are considered desirable. Modern firearms must retain at least 80 percent metal and wood finish, but may display evidence of old refinishing. Small repairs, alterations, or non-factory additions are sometimes encountered in this class. Factory replacement parts are permitted. The overall working condition of the firearm must be good as well as safe. The bore may exhibit wear or some corrosion, especially in antique arms. Antique firearms may be included in this category if their metal and wood finish is at least 50 percent original factory finish.

       Fair

      Firearms in this category should be in satisfactory working order and safe to shoot. The overall metal and wood finish on the modern firearm must be at least 30 percent and antique firearms must have at least some original finish or old re-finish remaining. Repairs, alterations, nonfactory additions, and recent refinishing would all place a firearm in this classification. However, the modern firearm must be in working condition, while the antique firearm СКАЧАТЬ