Books on the Luger

Jasta2 · 03-22-2008, 06:04 PM

Hello from cold and windy New Hampshire!
Need some book recommendations here. As of now the only Luger book I own is "Lugers at Random". I got this via mail from Mr Shattuck back in 1971 along with my second Luger (sadly long gone) a dbl date for what I think was $150, but not sure. I have noticed quite a few Luger books have been printed. What books would you say contain the most info and it's correct. I was told once that a couple Luger books( no name) were full of errors. Where do I start?
Thanks,Bill

Edward Tinker · 03-22-2008, 06:12 PM

There are pros and cons for all books.

Depends on the era; here is a thread to point you to;

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...&threadid=6937

I like Jan Still's books for ref material.

I also like Walters book the Luger Book for readability / story of the luger

Ed

lugerholsterrepair · 03-22-2008, 10:14 PM

Ed is too modest to mention his own excellent book on the Simson Luger. It is indepth and a versital read. I highly recommend it . I believe you can order it from the Simpson's site.

SIMSON LUGERS STANDARD EDITION; by Edward B. Tinker & Graham K. Johnson; hard cover, excellent research study on Simson Lugers in full color, over 200 pages., Catalog Number BK-22 K1123 $69.95

http://www.simpsonltd.com/index.php?...sort=2a&page=2

Well worth the modest sum and as a bonus you will learn all about a rare and desirable Luger pistol.

Jerry Burney

Jasta2 · 03-23-2008, 09:20 AM

Thanks for the list Ed. I will also check out your book.
Bill

alvin · 03-23-2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jasta2
I was told once that a couple Luger books( no name) were full of errors.

"Luger Catalog"?

I changed my mind. I'll order a copy of the Catalog as well. It can be used as an excercise workbook to test my understanding of the subject.

Edward Tinker · 03-23-2008, 12:19 PM

There are also lots of errors in the older boks by Jones and Datig, but that is not from intentional neglect, but simply time. I suggest folks pick both up, as I still use them, just being aware that 50 years have passed since they were written and much new information has been pieced together.

ed

Lugerdoc · 03-23-2008, 12:58 PM

Lugers at Random is a good place to start, but published over 30 years ago. Go with Jan Still's 3 volume set, or whichever era most interests you, for the most up to date info and ease of use. Lugerdoc

03-22-2008, 06:04 PM	#1
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Books on the Luger Hello from cold and windy New Hampshire! Need some book recommendations here. As of now the only Luger book I own is "Lugers at Random". I got this via mail from Mr Shattuck back in 1971 along with my second Luger (sadly long gone) a dbl date for what I think was $150, but not sure. I have noticed quite a few Luger books have been printed. What books would you say contain the most info and it's correct. I was told once that a couple Luger books( no name) were full of errors. Where do I start? Thanks,Bill

03-22-2008, 06:12 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,965 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	There are pros and cons for all books. Depends on the era; here is a thread to point you to; http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...&threadid=6937 I like Jan Still's books for ref material. I also like Walters book the Luger Book for readability / story of the luger Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-22-2008, 10:14 PM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Ed is too modest to mention his own excellent book on the Simson Luger. It is indepth and a versital read. I highly recommend it . I believe you can order it from the Simpson's site. SIMSON LUGERS STANDARD EDITION; by Edward B. Tinker & Graham K. Johnson; hard cover, excellent research study on Simson Lugers in full color, over 200 pages., Catalog Number BK-22 K1123 $69.95 http://www.simpsonltd.com/index.php?...sort=2a&page=2 Well worth the modest sum and as a bonus you will learn all about a rare and desirable Luger pistol. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-23-2008, 12:19 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,965 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	Re: Re: Books on the Luger There are also lots of errors in the older boks by Jones and Datig, but that is not from intentional neglect, but simply time. I suggest folks pick both up, as I still use them, just being aware that 50 years have passed since they were written and much new information has been pieced together. ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-23-2008, 12:58 PM	#7
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Lugers at Random is a good place to start, but published over 30 years ago. Go with Jan Still's 3 volume set, or whichever era most interests you, for the most up to date info and ease of use. Lugerdoc __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-23-2008, 09:20 AM	#4
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Thanks for the list Ed. I will also check out your book. Bill