Books about Lugers - Page 3

briskspirit · 09-17-2020, 10:11 PM

So is there a reason to have Jan Still's "Imperial Lugers" as addition to "The Borchardt & .." ? Will I find in it what I can't in Simpsons book?

Heinz · 09-18-2020, 12:31 AM

Jan Still's book is an interesting and very well organized work with first class photography although much is black and white. I frequently look at mine.

Doubs · 09-18-2020, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by briskspirit

So is there a reason to have Jan Still's "Imperial Lugers" as addition to "The Borchardt & .." ? Will I find in it what I can't in Simpsons book?

It is well worth owning both. The information in Still's books is organized well and, depending upon what you are looking for, can be easier to find than in Gortz & Sturgess.

You can't have too many Luger reference books... period.

G41M · 12-02-2023, 02:50 PM

Just received today my signed copy of "Navy Luger 1904 to 1940" by Dave Molchen. Excellent book and highly recommend.

big open · 02-24-2024, 05:41 PM

Norme
I've just joined the luger forum and was browsing through it. I saw your comment concerning Imperial Navy Lugers above and I too am interested in Navy lugers and have only a Navy type luger (1920) that must have been put together from left over parts after WWI ended. Sad to say it has been refinished but very well done . There is a photo of a 1920's Navy type luger in the book "Lugers at Random" that appears very much like the one I have. Mine has the name "GERMANY" stamped on the right side of the receiver. It is a very accurate luger with an original Artillery luger shoulder stock atteched.

ithacaartist · 02-24-2024, 06:44 PM

Using a non-Navy shoulder stock with a Navy Luger creates an unlawful SBR, which is frowned upon by the BATFE. Shoulder stock use is only exempt from the prohibition when pairing stocks with guns in originally-issued/historical configurations.

big open · 02-25-2024, 09:34 PM

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.

jeb111 · 02-29-2024, 10:22 AM

Lugers at Random has its share of mistakes so it’s not a book to rely heavily upon but it is good as a quick reference and has some good information. It was my first Luger book I bought for myself when I was a kid in middle school late 79 early 80.
Jim

big open · 03-29-2024, 09:10 PM

Has anyone ever heard of the book "Lugers at Randum" ? I've found this to be a real informative book with a lot of good detailed pictures. I might be out dating myself by even mentioning the book since my wife bought the book for me as a Christmas gift in 1969. I still have it and refer to it often.

big open · 03-29-2024, 09:13 PM

Jeb ---- Thanks for your quick reply.

Vlim · 03-30-2024, 07:45 AM

Lugers at Random is seriously outdated and should not be used as serious reference anymore.

02-24-2024, 06:44 PM	#46
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02-25-2024, 09:34 PM	#47
big open Banned Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: northwest Montana in a remote area. Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 66 Times in 27 Posts	Lugers at Random 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.

09-17-2020, 10:11 PM	#41
briskspirit User Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 58 Thanks: 80 Thanked 28 Times in 12 Posts	So is there a reason to have Jan Still's "Imperial Lugers" as addition to "The Borchardt & .." ? Will I find in it what I can't in Simpsons book?

09-18-2020, 12:31 AM	#42
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	Jan Still's book is an interesting and very well organized work with first class photography although much is black and white. I frequently look at mine.

12-02-2023, 02:50 PM	#44
G41M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Texas Posts: 35 Thanks: 83 Thanked 143 Times in 24 Posts	Just received today my signed copy of "Navy Luger 1904 to 1940" by Dave Molchen. Excellent book and highly recommend.

02-24-2024, 05:41 PM	#45
big open Banned Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: northwest Montana in a remote area. Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 66 Times in 27 Posts	Norme I've just joined the luger forum and was browsing through it. I saw your comment concerning Imperial Navy Lugers above and I too am interested in Navy lugers and have only a Navy type luger (1920) that must have been put together from left over parts after WWI ended. Sad to say it has been refinished but very well done . There is a photo of a 1920's Navy type luger in the book "Lugers at Random" that appears very much like the one I have. Mine has the name "GERMANY" stamped on the right side of the receiver. It is a very accurate luger with an original Artillery luger shoulder stock atteched.

02-29-2024, 10:22 AM	#48
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 712 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	Lugers at Random has its share of mistakes so it’s not a book to rely heavily upon but it is good as a quick reference and has some good information. It was my first Luger book I bought for myself when I was a kid in middle school late 79 early 80. Jim

03-29-2024, 09:10 PM	#49
big open Banned Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: northwest Montana in a remote area. Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 66 Times in 27 Posts	Has anyone ever heard of the book "Lugers at Randum" ? I've found this to be a real informative book with a lot of good detailed pictures. I might be out dating myself by even mentioning the book since my wife bought the book for me as a Christmas gift in 1969. I still have it and refer to it often.

03-29-2024, 09:13 PM	#50
big open Banned Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: northwest Montana in a remote area. Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 66 Times in 27 Posts	Jeb ---- Thanks for your quick reply.

03-30-2024, 07:45 AM	#51
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Lugers at Random is seriously outdated and should not be used as serious reference anymore.