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Marvin · 12-29-2001, 07:39 AM

Art,

I have been watching this thread and have kept quite so far on this subject, but I had to some into it at this time. I agree with what the current postings have to say! I would never believe that anyone with the reputation of Mr. Constanza would include any false information into a book. This book is near 20 years old and a monumental piece of work. Yes, there has been new information since the book was printed; this is why pencil notations are made to correct these errors. As to the known errors today, I also wish someone that has this knowledge would post this information for others to note.

Don't let a few posters on the Forum "sour" you to this place. There are disagreements and always will be, but when this happens, forget about it and enjoy the rest of it. There is so much knowledge on this Forum and we need to be able to tap the resources for our enjoyement and edification of this subject. As to opinions, they are like a nose; everybody has one, ha, ha, ha.

As to books from all the firearms authors, they spend a tremendous amount of time and money to get this information out to us and I appreciate it. I am friends with several of the well known authors and they do their very best to present factual information. When there is additional information that comes to light, many of them advise of the error and try to correct it in future editions. Most of the authors belong to NAPCA and when a new piece of information comes to light, this is the first place that it is usually published.

Until unpublished information is proven to me; I will take the information printed over someone elses word. If someone else knows so much, why have they not published a book? This is the reason why I buy all the books I can and compare the information presented. If there is a descrepency, I will then ask persons that are know as experts to find out which version is correct. Art, don't let a few make you feel bad about any information they present. Many times I post speculations and theories, and that is all they are; food for thought. Some I believe and some I don't. I appreciate all your postings and we can have fun, learn a little, and make our own final determintation. Just a few of my thoughts on this subject.

Marvin

12-29-2001, 07:39 AM	#6
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Costanzo's Book and luger markings Art, I have been watching this thread and have kept quite so far on this subject, but I had to some into it at this time. I agree with what the current postings have to say! I would never believe that anyone with the reputation of Mr. Constanza would include any false information into a book. This book is near 20 years old and a monumental piece of work. Yes, there has been new information since the book was printed; this is why pencil notations are made to correct these errors. As to the known errors today, I also wish someone that has this knowledge would post this information for others to note. Don't let a few posters on the Forum "sour" you to this place. There are disagreements and always will be, but when this happens, forget about it and enjoy the rest of it. There is so much knowledge on this Forum and we need to be able to tap the resources for our enjoyement and edification of this subject. As to opinions, they are like a nose; everybody has one, ha, ha, ha. As to books from all the firearms authors, they spend a tremendous amount of time and money to get this information out to us and I appreciate it. I am friends with several of the well known authors and they do their very best to present factual information. When there is additional information that comes to light, many of them advise of the error and try to correct it in future editions. Most of the authors belong to NAPCA and when a new piece of information comes to light, this is the first place that it is usually published. Until unpublished information is proven to me; I will take the information printed over someone elses word. If someone else knows so much, why have they not published a book? This is the reason why I buy all the books I can and compare the information presented. If there is a descrepency, I will then ask persons that are know as experts to find out which version is correct. Art, don't let a few make you feel bad about any information they present. Many times I post speculations and theories, and that is all they are; food for thought. Some I believe and some I don't. I appreciate all your postings and we can have fun, learn a little, and make our own final determintation. Just a few of my thoughts on this subject. Marvin