Blue Book (Fjestads) revolver pricing

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[TD=class: sfpostcontent]I know it is "whatever the market will bear" but I find the pricing in Fjestad's Blue Book nearly laughable when it comes to DW revolvers and what they seem to be bringing on Gunbroker.

Two examples from the online current edition of the Blue Book:

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[TD=class: black10bold]Model 15 2 in. barrel[/TD]

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[TD=width: 10%]100%[/TD]

[TD=width: 10%]98%[/TD]

[TD=width: 10%]95%[/TD]

[TD=width: 10%]90%[/TD]

[TD=width: 10%]80%[/TD]

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[TD]$285[/TD]

[TD]$225[/TD]

[TD]$200[/TD]

[TD]$190[/TD]

[TD]$180[/TD]

[TD]$170[/TD]

[TD]$160[/TD]

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[TD=align: right]Last MSR was $346.[/TD]

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[TD=class: black10bold]Model 15 Pistol Pac[/TD]

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[TD]- includes 2 1/2, 4, 6, and 8 in. barrel assemblies, extra grip, 4 additional front sight blades, and aluminum case. Disc. 1995.[/TD]

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[TD=width: 10%]100%[/TD]

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[TD]$500[/TD]

[TD]$395[/TD]

[TD]$360[/TD]

[TD]$330[/TD]

[TD]$300[/TD]

[TD]$275[/TD]

[TD]$260[/TD]

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[TD=align: right]Last MSR was $629.[/TD]

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Who updates the Blue Book? Why? Cause now that I am interested there aren't any DW revolvers available at those prices. I realize the Blue Book is a guide but in DW revolvers it isn't even close. It is the same case, (Blue Book is underpricing) with other individual "collectable" guns like the S&W 547 K-frame 9mm and Ruger Speed Six 9mm. However, it appears the whole DW revolver line is way underpriced.

Craig in Clarksville, TN

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[1gewehr]

SHHH! When someone asks to sell you a DW revolver, just point to the BB and you might get a bargain!

[Guest dubaholic2]

blue book your car. see how that makes you feel.

[gregintenn]

Mr. Fjestad seems to favor some brands over others. That being said, I don't know of a better pricing reference.

[DaveTN]

Those books are worthless in my opinion.

Go to GunBroker and look, not what they are listed for, but what they actually sold for. You need to join to see what actually sold, but it’s free to join.

Then, if you are looking for something still in production, check somewhere like Buds and see what they sell for new.