Books about Lugers

[Norme]

"World of Lugers"? It was the only game in town back in the day, but the day was 1977. Save your money.
Norm

[Ron Wood]

Originally Posted by Norme

"World of Lugers"? It was the only game in town back in the day, but the day was 1977. Save your money.
Norm

For the most part I agree with Norm. But, "save your money" is a bit overstated. Even with the few minor errors, there has never been a better compendium of Luger markings. It should be one of the cornerstones of a comprehensive Luger library.
Ron

[briskspirit]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

For the most part I agree with Norm. But, "save your money" is a bit overstated. Even with the few minor errors, there has never been a better compendium of Luger markings. It should be one of the cornerstones of a comprehensive Luger library.
Ron

Ron, what would you advise? By your signature under each post I see you also interested in Imperial Lugers

[Ron Wood]

Originally Posted by briskspirit

Ron, what would you advise? By your signature under each post I see you also interested in Imperial Lugers

Igor,

From your earlier post (#16 in this thread) you indicated that you have already acquired Walter’s and Still’s books, so you are off to a proper start IMO.

When you feel you need additional resource material and the budget permits, Görtz & Sturgess is a good investment. If you want to get back to the roots of Luger books, I still enjoy sitting down with an adult beverage and perusing once again Fred Datig’s “The Luger Pistol” and Harry Jones' “Luger Variations”. Those two guys were pioneers in documenting Luger information. Datig actually talked to still living early Luger historical individuals such as Georg Luger Jr. and DWM’s August Weiss. I enjoyed a number of conversations with Harry Jones over the years (I still frequently contact his son Mike Jones who continues to run Harry’s shop “Collector’s Gallery” in Torrence, CA). And I would be remiss if I didn’t repeat my continued affinity for Costanzo’s book, Norm’s advise notwithstanding.

Ron

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by Norme

"World of Lugers"? It was the only game in town back in the day, but the day was 1977. Save your money.
Norm

If you get into truly researching, thenI think Costanzo is a good book - otherwise it just sits on the shelf.

Depending on what I am looking up - I go to different books.

For me, Weimar Lugers by Jan Still was my favorite, because I collected police lugers and simson lugers.

Walters the Luger story is an excellent read, as is the old, old Datig book. I don't think of the other Walters book as being so wonderful, will have to look, or I am not sure.

Ed

[big open]

Has anyone of you seen the book "Lugers at Random". My wife bought this book for a Christmas present in 1969. I don't know what it cost at the time but it is very informative and I'm sure it is way out of print now.