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Steve fjestad authorpublisher blue book publications, inc. Blue book of gun values 41 edition by s p fjestad paperback. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Airgun section of the nineteenth edition of the blue book of gun values 1998. The following is a blog post on kathleen hoyt, colt historian, written for steve fjestad and blue book publications also available on their site. Collectible firearms antique gun values steve fjestad gun book gun.

It is with extreme sadness to let you know about authorpublisher steve s. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of steven p fjestad fergus falls, minnesota, who passed away on july 15, 2019 at the age of 68. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. He currently works as an authorpublisher at blue book publications, inc. The 40th anniversary blue book of gun values was published in early 2019, and there are over 1. Tom and steve fjestad, of blue book fame, were at the wanenmacher tulsa arms show in november, 2010 filming for the show and interviewed rca display show coordinator, matt olivier, about the rca and ruger collecting. Blue book publications inc better business bureau profile. Steve is the fatherand founderof the blue book of gun values, the bible for gun collectors across the country and around the globe. Blue books article about blue books by the free dictionary. The paperback of the the blue book of guitar values by s. Fjestad has 26 books on goodreads with 279 ratings. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier.

Fjestad, 68, passed away peacefully at his condo in. The 3rd edition of the blue book of airguns, written by bob beeman and john allen and edited by steve fjestad, is now available in both soft cover and a special publishers limited edition hardcover. You quite possibly never heard of the man but chances are you have seen his name even if only to glance at it and not remember it moments later. Fjestad has written and edited hundreds of articles for various trade publications, and the blue book of gun values may be the only gun book ever pictured in time magazine and listed as a reference source in the wall street journal. Does he think collectors will ever accept restored firearms. In many ways the length and breadth of the airgun section comes as a result of one mans work, dr. In 1998 blue book publisher steve fjestad and i spun off the black powder gun section into a separate book that is now. Steve fought a short but courageous battle with cancer that unfortunately ended on monday, july 15. Beeman goes further back to my role with the blue book of gun values as one of the contributing editors on black powder pistols and air pistols along with fellow pyramyd air author tom gaylord.

Robert beeman, the father of the american adult airgun. Honored as the first woman to be appointed as historian for any american gunmaker, kathleen hoyt not only knew her subject thoroughly, but came from three generations of colt employees, including. Dear blue book customers, family, and friends, it is with extreme sadness to let you know about authorpublisher steve s. Tom talks with randy luth, a longtime firearms industry leader who is now working to have wayne lapierre resign from the nra. Blue book of gun values paperback april 1 2016 by steven p. Start by marking blue book of gun values as want to read.

Sep 19, 2017 in 1998 blue book publisher steve fjestad and i spun off the black powder gun section into a separate book that is now published periodically and currently edited by john allen. The ones most relevant to real estate are the blue book of building and construction. Fjestad was one of the founders and publishers of the blue book of gun values. Apr 01, 2016 blue book of gun values paperback april 1, 2016 by steven p fjestad author 4. Steve fjestad discusses the 39th edition of the blue book of gun values, plus talks gun values with listeners. Tribute to kathleen hoyt, colt historian yellowstone press. Target pistols and target shooters part 4 airgun experience. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. Bonus and adfree content available with stitcher premium. Steven p fjestad obituary 1950 2019 fergus falls, minnesota. For some models, it might not change much, others within days. Jul 16, 2019 dear blue book customers, family, and friends, it is with extreme sadness to let you know about authorpublisher steve s.

Though it started by jim cook as barry fains private blue book of gun values in 1981, steve fjestad took it over in late 1982 for the books third edition. Fjestads most popular book is blue book of gun values. He attended country school at district 286 in carlisle, mn through 8th grade. In the past, steven has also been known as steve fjestad, steve p fjestad, steven peter fjestad, steven p fjestad and steven pfjestad. View the profiles of professionals named fjestad on linkedin. Steve fjestad started including airguns in the 4th edition blue book of gun values, published in 1983 a whopping five pages. The 312page soft cover reference guide features a comprehensive analysis of the values of all popular air pistols and rifles on the market. He is a recognized autority on both antique and modern firearms values. Tom greshams gun talk airs live on sundays from 2pm5pm eastern, and runs on hundreds of radio stations nationwide. The rca was recently featured on tom greshams new gun talk tv. Steve fjestad is editor of the blue book of gun values,the indispensable bible of gun dealers everywhere. The blue book of gun values was first published in 1989 with 280 pages. Steve fjestad authorpublisher at blue book publications, inc.

The blue book of guitars by cherne, steve and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Winchester ranger 3030 gun and game the friendliest gun. These prices were quoted from a steve fjestad editor and publisher of the blue book of gun values 28th edition. Steve was born on july 18, 1950 in fergus falls to norman and harriet swendsrud fjestad. Again, as the other member stated, what it is worth to you. May 08, 2010 the following is a blog post on kathleen hoyt, colt historian, written for steve fjestad and blue book publications also available on their site. Edition, dedicated in memoriam to the late publisher steven peter s. Passing of steve fjestad a major loss for the firearms community 07202019, 09. The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. Blue book of gun values paperback april 1, 2016 by steven p fjestad author 4.

The answer for most guns is no, except for factory reconditioned english shotguns and rifles by famous makers, he said. View steve fjestads profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Winchester ranger 3030 gun and game the friendliest. He has also testified as an authority in many professional and legal situations.

Fjestad, while the 20th century had les paul and leo fender paving the way for guitar. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Steve fjestad authorpublisher blue book publications. Fjestad now has over one million copies of this title in print. Blue book of gun values, 14th ed fjestad, steven p.

Buy blue book of gun values by s p fjestad online at alibris. Steven fjestad peter, 69 inver grove heights, mn has. According to information supplied by the company, blue book publications offers publishers of value guide information for selected areas of interest. Steven fjestad currently lives in inver grove heights, mn. Blue book of electric guitars fifth edition by steven. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. Apr 01, 2006 this is the book that the firearms industry refers to as the bible, and its easy to see why. Fjestad, including blue book of gun values, 26th edition, and blue book of tactical firearms values, and more on. Political climate changes will affect prices, too, even for trap guns. Cameron gray joins national firearms museum director jim supica and special guest steve fjestad, author of the blue book of guns values. Feb 08, 20 the blue book of gun values was first published in 1989 with 280 pages. Airgunner tv show interviews john allen and steve fjestad of blue book publications, publishers of the blue book of airguns and blue book of gun values at.

Jul 19, 2017 though it started by jim cook as barry fains private blue book of gun values in 1981, steve fjestad took it over in late 1982 for the book s third edition. Fjestad s most popular book is blue book of gun values. Steve fjestad does his best to put out the best guide, and for info. Any number of pocketsized reference books on a wide variety of topics. The 1st edition of the blue book of airguns was published in 2001, and was the same format as the gun book, containing 160 pages. The blue book of guitars exlib by cherne steve the blue book. In 1988, steve and three others founded blue book publications. This edition, in particular, is one worth noting, as its the first published without blue book publications publisher steve s. Plus, advancing your training, and a tribute to the late steve fjestad, longtime friend and guest, and creator of the blue book of gun values. I was working at gun shops in those days, and in order to make a living we had to know what firearms sold for and then buy them for less. Buy blue book of electric guitars fifth edition by steven cherne, steve fiestad editor, s p fjestad editor online at alibris.

As an expert in the field, fjestad shares current gun value trends and the markets. Fjestad passed away peacefully at his condo in bloomington on monday, july 15, 2019, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Im assuming the na for 100% blue and wood is due to even though it may be used it looks new and it was hard to estimate. Expanded to 2,008 pages, featuring over 300,000 firearms prices, the new blue book of gun values also contains almost one million words of text no other book is even close. Fjestad, 68, passed away peacefully at his condo in bloomington on monday, july 15, 2019 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.