[mrerick]

Since research continues and new discoveries and database entries are constantly being made, the most recent publications would be the most accurate.

Serial number ranges are generally known for most if not all variations of Lugers.

If you are asking so that you can focus on buying just one book to cover all Luger variations, I doubt you'll find that holy grail.

The second issue of Gortz and Sturgess' book is very broad and deep on it's covered contents which cover the early days and contract variations quite well.

Hallock and van de Kant's "The Mauser Parabellum" is quite broad and deep on Mauser's Lugers.

Baudino and van Vlimmeren's book on "The Parabellum is Back" is quite deep on the post war Mauser Lugers.

Mauro Baudino also has a great book covering the LP-08 Artillery.

Bobba published a book on the Swiss Parabellum that is brilliantly illustrated. Some of his conclusions are now challenged as new information is available in more detail.

Jan Still has published well documented books on most periods and variations of the Luger. These have been periodically updated.

John Walter published "The Luger Story" and "The Luger Book". These are older, and provide a good starting point and overview on the Luger.

Fred Datig publishe "The Luger Pistol" over a period about 40 years ago. It's also a good overview book. It has been periodically updated and re-issued over the years.

Many of these books are out of print, and can only be obtained through used booksellers. Some are limited press run editions and at the higher end of pricing in the bookseller's trade.

Acquiring and studying these books in your specific area of interest will, over time, save you more than their cost and make your collecting a much richer experience. Investing this time in becoming well informed is, what I call, "Luger University".