The Luger Pistol by Fred A.Datig 1962

Edward Tinker · 05-25-2003, 11:49 PM

Hello Ron!

Yes, it is an older book, same with Jone's book. I wouldn't be without them, because they are good books, but they are about 40 years old, so many mistakes have been unearthed during that time period.

I have both, plus many others, the best ones are by Jan Still, they are well researched and encompass many era's. You might want to buy one at a time, or all, Weimar Lugers is out of print and is my favorite, another out of print is called Imperial Lugers. Third Reich Lugers and Axis Pistols were recently reprinted so are available.

While another classic is Lugers at Random, and has many good pictures. Other authors include Walters, Reed and a couple of more. They all have interesting facts and stories.

So it depends on what you want to learn and what era.

05-25-2003, 11:49 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,977 Thanks: 2,076 Thanked 4,611 Times in 2,125 Posts	Hello Ron! Yes, it is an older book, same with Jone's book. I wouldn't be without them, because they are good books, but they are about 40 years old, so many mistakes have been unearthed during that time period. I have both, plus many others, the best ones are by Jan Still, they are well researched and encompass many era's. You might want to buy one at a time, or all, Weimar Lugers is out of print and is my favorite, another out of print is called Imperial Lugers. Third Reich Lugers and Axis Pistols were recently reprinted so are available. While another classic is Lugers at Random, and has many good pictures. Other authors include Walters, Reed and a couple of more. They all have interesting facts and stories. So it depends on what you want to learn and what era. __________________ 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