Refrence books that are a must?

Doug G. · 06-10-2002, 05:35 PM

I know that on the old board this was discussed before, but I think it needs to be re-visited. I just got in a most wonderful book "Luger Holsters and Accessories" by Frank Bender. All I can say is WOW. [img]smile.gif[/img] What an incredible work, I picked it up on Ebay for $56! It is HUGE at 630+ pages.

I will list the books that I would consider a MUST for every collector.
1) Imperial LugerÃ¢??s and Their Accessories. Jan C Still
2) Weimar and Early Nazi LugerÃ¢??s and Their Accessories by Jan C Still
3) Third Reich LugerÃ¢??s and Their Accessories - Volume III by Jan C Still
4) Luger Holsters & Accessories Eugene Bender
5) LugerÃ¢??s at Random -- by Charles Kenyon, Jr
6) Luger Tips - Revised Edition Michael Reese II
7) The Luger Handbook -- by Aaron Davis (Great for gun shows)
And for the newer gun Mauser guns
The Mauser Parabellum by Francis C Allen.

So what did I miss?

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Herb · 06-10-2002, 05:47 PM

Doug, add Sam Costanzo's World Of Lugers Proof Marks, Harry Jone's Luger Variations, Fred Datig's The Luger Pistol, John Walter's The Luger Book and The Luger Story and for great pictures, Charles Kenyon's Luger:The Multi-National Pistol. <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

Edward Tinker · 06-10-2002, 06:42 PM

I don't have all of those, but I have many of them! In their own right, they are great, many will have a picture or two of Lugers in action or from a different angle, coloration, etc., and so more books never hurts!

If any interest in the Dutch Lugers, then The Dutch Luger, by Martens and de Vries is excellent.

tracyp · 06-10-2002, 07:50 PM

You might add The Krieghoff Parabellum by Gibson. It's an excellent book about Krieghoff's and helpful in telling the difference between all types of Lugers (DWM, Erfurt, Simson, Mauser).

ken d · 06-10-2002, 08:39 PM

Doug:
You might want to add "The Navy Luger" Gortz & Walter. Good info on navies.

ken

Pete Ebbink · 06-11-2002, 12:32 AM

And I would add Vittorio Bobba's Swiss Parabellum book for anyone interested in both DWM swiss lugers and those made by W+F Bern in Switzerland...pricely at $ 100 new, but well worth the learning-investment...! <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

Jerry Harris · 06-11-2002, 10:19 PM

I have several of the books mentioned and value each of them for one reason or another. I've bought them within the last few months since I'm only recently "Luger aware."

In addition to its excellent content, Still's "Imperial Lugers" is a beautiful book: heavy coated paper, superior binding, first-rate photography and high-quality printing. An exceptional value!

John Sabato · 06-12-2002, 09:33 AM

Especially for beginners with a low book budget I recommend the four e-books on Lugers by G. Henrotin.

You will find them here:

http://users.skynet.be/HL-Editions/ebook/liste01.htm

They are inexpensive and have many wonderful illustrations and photos...

Contact me if you buy them and I can walk you through installation on your PC...

Aaron · 06-12-2002, 12:12 PM

Don't forget the two old classics which are indeed invaluable, "Luger Variations" by Jones, and "The Luger Pistol" by Datig.

Edward Tinker · 06-12-2002, 12:26 PM

You're right Aaron, I have used those two extensively!

06-10-2002, 05:35 PM	#1
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Refrence books that are a must? I know that on the old board this was discussed before, but I think it needs to be re-visited. I just got in a most wonderful book "Luger Holsters and Accessories" by Frank Bender. All I can say is WOW. [img]smile.gif[/img] What an incredible work, I picked it up on Ebay for $56! It is HUGE at 630+ pages. I will list the books that I would consider a MUST for every collector. 1) Imperial LugerÃ¢??s and Their Accessories. Jan C Still 2) Weimar and Early Nazi LugerÃ¢??s and Their Accessories by Jan C Still 3) Third Reich LugerÃ¢??s and Their Accessories - Volume III by Jan C Still 4) Luger Holsters & Accessories Eugene Bender 5) LugerÃ¢??s at Random -- by Charles Kenyon, Jr 6) Luger Tips - Revised Edition Michael Reese II 7) The Luger Handbook -- by Aaron Davis (Great for gun shows) And for the newer gun Mauser guns The Mauser Parabellum by Francis C Allen. So what did I miss? <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

06-10-2002, 05:47 PM	#2
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Doug, add Sam Costanzo's World Of Lugers Proof Marks, Harry Jone's Luger Variations, Fred Datig's The Luger Pistol, John Walter's The Luger Book and The Luger Story and for great pictures, Charles Kenyon's Luger:The Multi-National Pistol. <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

06-10-2002, 06:42 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I don't have all of those, but I have many of them! In their own right, they are great, many will have a picture or two of Lugers in action or from a different angle, coloration, etc., and so more books never hurts! If any interest in the Dutch Lugers, then The Dutch Luger, by Martens and de Vries is excellent. __________________ 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

06-12-2002, 09:33 AM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Especially for beginners with a low book budget I recommend the four e-books on Lugers by G. Henrotin. You will find them here: http://users.skynet.be/HL-Editions/ebook/liste01.htm They are inexpensive and have many wonderful illustrations and photos... Contact me if you buy them and I can walk you through installation on your PC... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-12-2002, 12:26 PM	#10
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	You're right Aaron, I have used those two extensively! __________________ 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

06-10-2002, 07:50 PM	#4
tracyp User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	You might add The Krieghoff Parabellum by Gibson. It's an excellent book about Krieghoff's and helpful in telling the difference between all types of Lugers (DWM, Erfurt, Simson, Mauser).

06-10-2002, 08:39 PM	#5
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Doug: You might want to add "The Navy Luger" Gortz & Walter. Good info on navies. ken

06-11-2002, 12:32 AM	#6
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	And I would add Vittorio Bobba's Swiss Parabellum book for anyone interested in both DWM swiss lugers and those made by W+F Bern in Switzerland...pricely at $ 100 new, but well worth the learning-investment...! <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

06-11-2002, 10:19 PM	#7
Jerry Harris User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have several of the books mentioned and value each of them for one reason or another. I've bought them within the last few months since I'm only recently "Luger aware." In addition to its excellent content, Still's "Imperial Lugers" is a beautiful book: heavy coated paper, superior binding, first-rate photography and high-quality printing. An exceptional value!

06-12-2002, 12:12 PM	#9
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Don't forget the two old classics which are indeed invaluable, "Luger Variations" by Jones, and "The Luger Pistol" by Datig.