Greetings, information search request.

katch · 06-25-2007, 08:33 PM

Greetings to you all. I am typicaly a collector of US GI infantry weapons but decided that I'd like purchase a German pistol to go along with my Mausers. I'm stepping into untested waters here, as lugers are pricey and my intel on them is very limited. Before buying, can anyone tell me of some good informational websites (other than this treasure chest of info) and books worth checking into? My focus is on purchasing a Nazi era luger. Thanks to all who help and have a great evening.

Edward Tinker · 06-25-2007, 08:50 PM

katch, welcome to the forum. There are two really good websites on lugers, this one and Jan Still's forum. (see links and resources on the left). This area also has a listing of books. Jan's Third Reich Lugers is probably the best one on the era you are looking for.

Decide if you want a rep pistol, or a collectable pistol (big difference in price).

Ed

katch · 06-25-2007, 09:01 PM

Thanks Ed. I want something thats going to be an investment but I want something that I can shoot on occasion and not feel guilty. With historical firearms I just can't help myself. Owning one, for me, is like buying an icecream cone. I can stare at it only for so long

06-25-2007, 08:33 PM	#1
katch User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Greetings, information search request. Greetings to you all. I am typicaly a collector of US GI infantry weapons but decided that I'd like purchase a German pistol to go along with my Mausers. I'm stepping into untested waters here, as lugers are pricey and my intel on them is very limited. Before buying, can anyone tell me of some good informational websites (other than this treasure chest of info) and books worth checking into? My focus is on purchasing a Nazi era luger. Thanks to all who help and have a great evening.

06-25-2007, 08:50 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	katch, welcome to the forum. There are two really good websites on lugers, this one and Jan Still's forum. (see links and resources on the left). This area also has a listing of books. Jan's Third Reich Lugers is probably the best one on the era you are looking for. Decide if you want a rep pistol, or a collectable pistol (big difference in price). Ed __________________ 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

06-25-2007, 09:01 PM	#3
katch User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Ed. I want something thats going to be an investment but I want something that I can shoot on occasion and not feel guilty. With historical firearms I just can't help myself. Owning one, for me, is like buying an icecream cone. I can stare at it only for so long