Question about the Ferris 1903 book

[RBruce]

Any ideas why the Ferris book "Springfield Model 1903 Service Rifle Production and Alteration 1905 - 1910" is so expensive? I seen the book listed for $150 and up used, and for over $400 new. Wasn't it about $20 when first published? --TIA

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[JGaynor]

That can happen when a book goes out of print but there is still a demand for it.

[Rick the Librarian]

It happened just in the last couple of years. Used copies used to be available for close to $20 or so. The law of supply and demand, that's for sure.

I wish Nick Ferris and John Beard would republish it.

[pickax]

Wow, had no idea they have climbed that high. Lucked into mine on Ebay cheap last year, and I treasure it.

[Chuckindenver]

wow...wonder what my signed copy is worth??

[cquickel]

Have you tried S&S firearms?

---------- Post added at 06:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:43 AM ----------

Sorry. I just checked: they are out. But, a lot of the inform
Ation is also included in Ferris' 1903 RIA book
Which they are selling for $23

Curt

[Fred G.]

I currently have three new copies that've never been circulated or worn. They still have the two addenda leafs inside each. I'm certainly keeping one and maybe the other two, because I don't know what anyone might pay for those two if I decide to sell them. I'll post a photo just to show what they look like if anyone isn't sure what to look for when they're out and about. I wanted a copy so much that I got into my time machine and brought them back.

[Rick the Librarian]

I've got two copies - one I bought eons ago, and another that a friend gave me. They are useful little books, that's for sure. If any of you have questions about the "developmental" period of the M1903, this is the book to consult.