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Pete Ebbink · 09-12-2002, 02:20 AM

Hello Bill,

I agree with your discussion about the new and older books, completely !

I do enjoy reading the older books just to gain the historical appreciation of luger collection from the perspective of 30-50 years ago...

I think one of the most fascination reads for me was in Fred Datig's book, when he relays the story about going to Germany and actually visiting with Georg Luger Jr. at his home...that story is priceless.

I also bought a newer book, The Navy Luger; expecting it to be more of a Navy luger ID tool and a listing of sighted luger database (i.e. similar to Jan Still's books...). To my surprise (and initial disappointment), this Navy Luger book had none of this info. but was filled with the fabric of the history of the Germany Imperial Navy...what a wonderful surprise...

Regards,

Pete...

09-12-2002, 02:20 AM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Hello Bill, I agree with your discussion about the new and older books, completely ! I do enjoy reading the older books just to gain the historical appreciation of luger collection from the perspective of 30-50 years ago... I think one of the most fascination reads for me was in Fred Datig's book, when he relays the story about going to Germany and actually visiting with Georg Luger Jr. at his home...that story is priceless. I also bought a newer book, The Navy Luger; expecting it to be more of a Navy luger ID tool and a listing of sighted luger database (i.e. similar to Jan Still's books...). To my surprise (and initial disappointment), this Navy Luger book had none of this info. but was filled with the fabric of the history of the Germany Imperial Navy...what a wonderful surprise... Regards, Pete...