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03-22-2008, 06:04 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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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
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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
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Thanks for the list Ed. I will also check out your book.
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Re: Books on the Luger
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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. |
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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.
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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
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