Who Is/Was Robert Whittington ?

Pete Ebbink · 07-09-2002, 02:10 AM

..and is his WWII era book on German military pistols worth picking up ?

Roadkill · 07-09-2002, 01:49 PM

http://www.gunshowbooks.com/cgi-bin/webc.exe/st_prod.html?p_prodid=GS142327&sid=2Qs3i K7OB

GERMAN PISTOLS AND HOLSTERS 1934-1945 MILITARY, POLICE, NSDAP LT. COL. ROBERT D.
WHITTINGTON, engl. 15,5 x 24 cm, 224 Seiten, viele Fotos. Beschreibung aller verwendeten Pistolen, Fertigung in
besetzten LÃ?Â¤ndern m. ErklÃ?Â¤rung d. Codezeichen und Abnahmestempel, Pistolentaschen m. Abb. und Beschrift., Hersteller.
80092 hc EUR 47,03

GERMAN PISTOLS AND HOLSTERS VOL. II REV.ED. LT. COL. ROBERT D. WHITTINGTON III, engl. 18 x 26
cm, 312 Seiten, viele Abb. Hier hat der Autor alle Informationen verarbeitet, die er seit Erscheinen des Vol. I im Jahr 1969 zu
dem Thema gewonnen hat. Kunstdruckpapier, Bibliographie.
80492 Vergriffen!!! Preis auf Anfrage!

GERMAN PISTOLS AND HOLSTERS VOL. III LT. COL. ROBERT D. WHITTINGTON III, engl. 18 x 26 cm, 352
Seiten, 335 Abb. Behandelt nur die Pistolentaschen, groÃ??e aussagekrÃ?Â¤ftige Bilder, die auch die Stempelung erkennen lassen.
80493 Vergriffen!!! Preis auf Anfrage!

GERMAN PISTOLS AND HOLSTERS VOL. IV LT. COL. ROBERT D. WHITTINGTON III, engl. 18 x 26 cm, 208
Seiten, Pistolen, Holster, StÃ?Â¼ckzahlen und Modelle bei den einzelnen Einheiten d. StreitkrÃ?Â¤fte und Nazi-Organisationen.
80494 hc EUR 50,10

Did a quick google look, his book is available in all the gun sites. Ask tacfoley, maybe he can tell us more.

RK

Edward Tinker · 07-09-2002, 02:01 PM

Pete, I've heard his name before, almost bought his book and just haven't. I don't have any good holsters, so haven't sprung for those kind of books yet.

I have heard good here if I remember right.

A search of the archive showed 20 references to Whittington?

Jan C Still · 07-09-2002, 10:32 PM

Pete
I would highly recommend Whittingtons Volume I-II.
Jan

Pete Ebbink · 07-11-2002, 09:32 PM

Thank you, Jan.

I am chasing down some copies through Ray Rilling Books...they seem to have everything...even your hard to find "Axis Pistols"...

Regards,

Pete...

Brandon · 07-11-2002, 09:46 PM

Pete,
What is the web address for Ray Rilling Books?
I seem to be into the book market lately [img]wink.gif[/img] !

Brandon

P.S. check private messages please!

Pete Ebbink · 07-12-2002, 12:23 AM

Hello Young Brandon,

Here is the web site link :

http://www.rayrilingarmsbooks.com/cgi-bin/rrb455.cgi

Larry is really a nice fellow...

Pete

Brandon · 07-12-2002, 08:43 AM

Thanks Pete!

<img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> Brandon

Orv Reichert · 07-12-2002, 02:10 PM

I am not sure if this is current info?....Orv

WHITTINGTON III ROBERT D.
PO BOX 489
HOOKS TX 75561USA
903 547 2369 H
903 547 6549 H

:

Marvin · 07-13-2002, 08:14 AM

Whittington's book are a definite must if you are into the pistols of the Third Reich period. Bob has done an excellent job of giving us general information on most of these pistols. He does nto go into detail on each one, but enough information so that particular pistol can be identified and recognized.

As Mr. Still stated, Vol 1 & II are the best. Vol. III deals with holsters for those pistols, and Vol. IV deals with the KsTN or the distribution of equipment and arms for the German Army. The 4th vol. is very boring reading, but worth having too.

Definetly worth adding to yur library.

Marvin

Doubs · 07-13-2002, 01:57 PM

FWIW, I've found that the best all-around search engine for books is http://www.abebooks.com

Searching for "Whittington III", I had 8 hits including one reprinted set of four volumes for $199.00. Another set of earlier, original, volumes is offered for $500.

Dok · 07-15-2002, 12:41 PM

And don't forget that Rober Whittington is the Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great- Great-Great-Grandson of Dick Whittington (he with the cat), four times Lord Mayor of London.

It's important to make sure we don't forget these details.

Dok [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

07-09-2002, 02:10 AM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Who Is/Was Robert Whittington ? ..and is his WWII era book on German military pistols worth picking up ?

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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	Pete, I've heard his name before, almost bought his book and just haven't. I don't have any good holsters, so haven't sprung for those kind of books yet. I have heard good here if I remember right. A search of the archive showed 20 references to Whittington? __________________ 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

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Orv Reichert RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am not sure if this is current info?....Orv WHITTINGTON III ROBERT D. PO BOX 489 HOOKS TX 75561USA 903 547 2369 H 903 547 6549 H : __________________ ORVEL L. "ORV" REICHERT

07-15-2002, 12:41 PM	#12
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	And don't forget that Rober Whittington is the Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great- Great-Great-Grandson of Dick Whittington (he with the cat), four times Lord Mayor of London. It's important to make sure we don't forget these details. Dok [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ You can never be too rich; too thin; or too well armed! http://www.centercustomcases.com/

07-09-2002, 01:49 PM	#2
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	http://www.gunshowbooks.com/cgi-bin/webc.exe/st_prod.html?p_prodid=GS142327&sid=2Qs3i K7OB GERMAN PISTOLS AND HOLSTERS 1934-1945 MILITARY, POLICE, NSDAP LT. COL. ROBERT D. WHITTINGTON, engl. 15,5 x 24 cm, 224 Seiten, viele Fotos. Beschreibung aller verwendeten Pistolen, Fertigung in besetzten LÃ?Â¤ndern m. ErklÃ?Â¤rung d. Codezeichen und Abnahmestempel, Pistolentaschen m. Abb. und Beschrift., Hersteller. 80092 hc EUR 47,03 GERMAN PISTOLS AND HOLSTERS VOL. II REV.ED. LT. COL. ROBERT D. WHITTINGTON III, engl. 18 x 26 cm, 312 Seiten, viele Abb. Hier hat der Autor alle Informationen verarbeitet, die er seit Erscheinen des Vol. I im Jahr 1969 zu dem Thema gewonnen hat. Kunstdruckpapier, Bibliographie. 80492 Vergriffen!!! Preis auf Anfrage! GERMAN PISTOLS AND HOLSTERS VOL. III LT. COL. ROBERT D. WHITTINGTON III, engl. 18 x 26 cm, 352 Seiten, 335 Abb. Behandelt nur die Pistolentaschen, groÃ??e aussagekrÃ?Â¤ftige Bilder, die auch die Stempelung erkennen lassen. 80493 Vergriffen!!! Preis auf Anfrage! GERMAN PISTOLS AND HOLSTERS VOL. IV LT. COL. ROBERT D. WHITTINGTON III, engl. 18 x 26 cm, 208 Seiten, Pistolen, Holster, StÃ?Â¼ckzahlen und Modelle bei den einzelnen Einheiten d. StreitkrÃ?Â¤fte und Nazi-Organisationen. 80494 hc EUR 50,10 Did a quick google look, his book is available in all the gun sites. Ask tacfoley, maybe he can tell us more. RK

07-09-2002, 10:32 PM	#4
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Pete I would highly recommend Whittingtons Volume I-II. Jan

07-11-2002, 09:32 PM	#5
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Thank you, Jan. I am chasing down some copies through Ray Rilling Books...they seem to have everything...even your hard to find "Axis Pistols"... Regards, Pete...

07-11-2002, 09:46 PM	#6
Brandon User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pete, What is the web address for Ray Rilling Books? I seem to be into the book market lately [img]wink.gif[/img] ! Brandon P.S. check private messages please!

07-12-2002, 12:23 AM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Young Brandon, Here is the web site link : http://www.rayrilingarmsbooks.com/cgi-bin/rrb455.cgi Larry is really a nice fellow... Pete

07-12-2002, 08:43 AM	#8
Brandon User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Pete! <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> Brandon

07-13-2002, 08:14 AM	#10
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Whittington's book are a definite must if you are into the pistols of the Third Reich period. Bob has done an excellent job of giving us general information on most of these pistols. He does nto go into detail on each one, but enough information so that particular pistol can be identified and recognized. As Mr. Still stated, Vol 1 & II are the best. Vol. III deals with holsters for those pistols, and Vol. IV deals with the KsTN or the distribution of equipment and arms for the German Army. The 4th vol. is very boring reading, but worth having too. Definetly worth adding to yur library. Marvin

07-13-2002, 01:57 PM	#11
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,736 Thanks: 819 Thanked 1,769 Times in 586 Posts	FWIW, I've found that the best all-around search engine for books is http://www.abebooks.com Searching for "Whittington III", I had 8 hits including one reprinted set of four volumes for $199.00. Another set of earlier, original, volumes is offered for $500.