New book about German military codes of manufacturers

GGG · 12-13-2007, 03:34 PM

I hope it's not a prohibited advertisement to present an own book, but since last week my book "Deutsche Fertigungskennzeichen bis 1945" is finished. Maybe someone is interested in German markings of WW2.

It has more than 500 pages, is sorted in two ways (after codes and after company-names), contains all military code systems (abbreviations, number-codes, letter-codes, LDO-numbers for medals & insignias and the RZM-numbers for NSDAP- & SS-equipment).
The text-part is written in German and English language .

Well, it's my hobby and I do not earn money for living with my book. It took me seven years to check every single code and location on historic landmaps. I have added the todays names of the towns, so that everyone can find the locations on modern landmaps. So I'm really happy now .

There is no commercial distribution to dealers outside Germany, so if someone might be interested, I can only send books from me.

The price is 41,- EUR (= 60,- USD) inclusive airmail-postage (sorry for the high postage). In Europe it's only 35,- EUR incl. postage and in Germany 32,- EUR incl. postage.

With best wishes
Michael Heidler
e-mail: ggbuch@web.de

GGG · 12-13-2007, 03:36 PM

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Dwight Gruber · 12-13-2007, 03:53 PM

Michael,

A very great welcome to the Forum!

Your book looks like an excellent addition to the standard Luger library.

It is not clear from your presentation, do you include designations of all the Heers Zeugamt depots?

--Dwight

Edward Tinker · 12-13-2007, 04:00 PM

Michael, no it is not against rules. Welcome to the forum, looks like a great book!

I think there will be interest in your book. Do you take paypal, or do we need to obtain an international money order for you?

Ed

GGG · 12-13-2007, 04:10 PM

Hello Dwight,

I have found the forum some days ago and it's interesting to read through all the postings. Nice Lugers here

Too bad that I can't collect them, because my license is for rifles only.

Well, I have only included the code-markings (numbers and letters) of manufacturers and two tables with the codes for the year of production.

The only ZeugÃ?Â¤mter that are included are the following, because they have had an official code:

136 Heeres-Zeugamt Kassel
137 Heeres-Zeugamt KÃ?Â¶nigsberg
977 Kraftfahr- und Radfahr-Zeugamt "Kurza" Wien
czo Heeres-Zeugamt KÃ?Â¶nigsberg
jlj Heeres-Zeugamt Ingolstadt

Please see attached another picture.

I have startet doing that work just for my own many years ago ... stupid work to check and correct 9200 lines of codes and addresses

But I'm happy about the result, because I have never thought that I could find a publisher. 500 pages is a thick pack of paper.

With best wishes
Michael

GGG · 12-13-2007, 04:14 PM

And a scan of a page. The abbreviations in the round brackets "(...)" indicate the German state and in the square brackets "[..]" they indiacte the foreign country, so one can find the places on modern landmaps to see where the company was located.

GGG · 12-13-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Edward Tinker
I think there will be interest in your book. Do you take paypal, or do we need to obtain an international money order for you?
Ed [/B]

Hello Ed,

I'm registered again at Paypal since last week with my other email-address: " r_wilco@web.de ".

I have used their service some time ago, but they have kicked my account together with my ebay-account for selling "nazi-propaganda". But all I sold was my book about German rifle grenades and launcher of WW1+2. Oh I hate Paypal, but it's the only way to transfer money without risk and high fees. And as long as I do not put my books on ebay, they will not kick me again ;-)

With best wishes
Michael

GGG · 08-17-2011, 01:59 AM

Hello everybody,
I just want to inform you that my book about the secret German manufacturer codes is sold out now.

But I was able to obtain a few books again. Price is 70 USD inclusive shipping by airmail.
But that's all. No idea if there will ever be a reprint in the future.

I have attached a file with corrections and supplements for all owners of my book. The list contains information that I got after the book was finished.

Viele Grüße
With best wishes

Michael Heidler

sheepherder · 08-17-2011, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGG

Hello everybody,
I just want to inform you that my book about the secret German manufacturer codes is sold out now.

But I was able to obtain a few books again. Price is 70 USD inclusive shipping by airmail.
But that's all. No idea if there will ever be a reprint in the future.

Sounds like a great tool for collectors! Sad that it sold out (but good for you).

Did you post over at Jan Still's forum too??? It has been my observation that although there is some overlap, Still's membership is more 'hard core' collectors than this forum...

ithacaartist · 08-18-2011, 02:09 PM

GGG-Please consider making it an e-book if you are unable to print more hard copy.

GGG · 08-20-2011, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by postino

Sad that it sold out (but good for you).

Oh yes, now I'm so rich that I have never go to work again

Well, there is no money to earn with special interest books like this. But it's my hobby and it makes fun. Nevertheless in the meantime I have written another book. It's about German rifle grenades and launchers from the early days till 1945, including foreign copies and a lot of experimental weapons. But it's a bit off-topic for a Luger-forum

I will also post my supplements-list on Jan's forum.

@ithacaartist: I'm sorry, but an ebook would be a disaster. Today it's not possible to copy-protect a CD or DVD and so an ebook will finish all attempts to win round the publisher to make a reprint one day in the future. That's the problem ...

With best wishes
Michael

ithacaartist · 08-21-2011, 02:47 PM

Just to make certain these limitations are real, try contacting Gerard Henrotin, another gun book author. Although I'm sure someone could eventually hack his system of protection, it seems fairly secure in its ability to keep his work safe from unauthorized copying. The work is not on disk, rather passworded downloads, and the code for its pages has disabled "copy" function. He's a member of both Luger forums, and has many e-books available about all sorts of other firearms as well.

sheepherder · 08-21-2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGG

Oh yes, now I'm so rich that I have never go to work again

Well, there is no money to earn with special interest books like this. But it's my hobby and it makes fun.

No, I meant that it shows that others share your interest and place value on your work...

Most if not all of my 'hobby' work is a total loss as well; I never recoup my investment...but it is challenging and interesting (to me) and therefore worthy of my time...

It also allows me to extend my talents/abilities in a way that my 'real' job does not...

GGG · 02-01-2016, 09:30 AM

Hello,

I just want to let you know that my publisher has now printed the 4th revised edition of my book.

It was sold out since three years, but today I got the big package from the printshop.

I have got some inquiries during the past years, so maybe this information is of interest for you:

It is still written bilingual in German and English language!

The prices incl. shipping (registered mail) are:

Europe: € 38,00
World: $US 46.00

Payment is accepted by Paypal, bank-transfer or cash (EUR and USD). No cheques please!

The book can be ordered directly from me: GGBuch@web.de

Also I can sign the book

With best wishes from Germany

Michael

Sergio Natali · 02-01-2016, 09:57 AM

Michael

I'm sure several Luger collectors will be glad to buy your book, thanks for sharing and good luck with your book!

Vlim · 02-01-2016, 12:06 PM

It is a great book and one of the few that I always keep within reach.

GGG · 09-11-2018, 09:06 AM

Hello,
I just want to let you know that my publisher has done a new print of my book.

So it is available again :-)

It is written bilingual in German and English language!

The prices incl. shipping (registered mail) are:

Europe: € 38,00

World: $US 46.00

Payment is accepted by Paypal, bank-transfer or cash (EUR and USD). No cheques please!

The book can be ordered directly from me: GGBuch @ web.de

(Paypal-address is different)

Also I can sign the book

With best wishes from Germany

Michael

Zorba · 09-13-2018, 10:43 PM

I have this book - VERY comprehensive and interesting!

spangy · 10-06-2020, 01:18 PM

As time, our enemy, marches relentlessly onward more and more about our past will be lost forever.
The only savior from extinction is recording the past in orderly, thorough documentation by dedicated individuals.
Your book seems to be an intensive labor of love for knowlege that time might otherwise erase forever.
Books on everything Luger and WWI and WWII are my university ... I view each new book as a class at the University of Luger that I study in order to become a doctorate of Luger.

I have not taken your class yet professor GGG but I think it will one day be an essential part of my library.

Knowledge Is Power.

12-13-2007, 03:34 PM	#1
GGG User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	New book about German military codes of manufacturers I hope it's not a prohibited advertisement to present an own book, but since last week my book "Deutsche Fertigungskennzeichen bis 1945" is finished. Maybe someone is interested in German markings of WW2. It has more than 500 pages, is sorted in two ways (after codes and after company-names), contains all military code systems (abbreviations, number-codes, letter-codes, LDO-numbers for medals & insignias and the RZM-numbers for NSDAP- & SS-equipment). The text-part is written in German and English language . Well, it's my hobby and I do not earn money for living with my book. It took me seven years to check every single code and location on historic landmaps. I have added the todays names of the towns, so that everyone can find the locations on modern landmaps. So I'm really happy now . There is no commercial distribution to dealers outside Germany, so if someone might be interested, I can only send books from me. The price is 41,- EUR (= 60,- USD) inclusive airmail-postage (sorry for the high postage). In Europe it's only 35,- EUR incl. postage and in Germany 32,- EUR incl. postage. With best wishes Michael Heidler e-mail: ggbuch@web.de Attached Thumbnails

12-13-2007, 03:36 PM	#2
GGG User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	. Attached Thumbnails

12-13-2007, 04:00 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Michael, no it is not against rules. Welcome to the forum, looks like a great book! I think there will be interest in your book. Do you take paypal, or do we need to obtain an international money order for you? 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

12-13-2007, 04:10 PM	#5
GGG User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Hello Dwight, I have found the forum some days ago and it's interesting to read through all the postings. Nice Lugers here Too bad that I can't collect them, because my license is for rifles only. Well, I have only included the code-markings (numbers and letters) of manufacturers and two tables with the codes for the year of production. The only ZeugÃ?Â¤mter that are included are the following, because they have had an official code: 136 Heeres-Zeugamt Kassel 137 Heeres-Zeugamt KÃ?Â¶nigsberg 977 Kraftfahr- und Radfahr-Zeugamt "Kurza" Wien czo Heeres-Zeugamt KÃ?Â¶nigsberg jlj Heeres-Zeugamt Ingolstadt Please see attached another picture. I have startet doing that work just for my own many years ago ... stupid work to check and correct 9200 lines of codes and addresses But I'm happy about the result, because I have never thought that I could find a publisher. 500 pages is a thick pack of paper. With best wishes Michael Attached Thumbnails

12-13-2007, 04:14 PM	#6
GGG User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	And a scan of a page. The abbreviations in the round brackets "(...)" indicate the German state and in the square brackets "[..]" they indiacte the foreign country, so one can find the places on modern landmaps to see where the company was located. Attached Thumbnails

12-13-2007, 03:53 PM	#3
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Michael, A very great welcome to the Forum! Your book looks like an excellent addition to the standard Luger library. It is not clear from your presentation, do you include designations of all the Heers Zeugamt depots? --Dwight

08-18-2011, 02:09 PM	#10
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,283 Thanks: 7,011 Thanked 2,478 Times in 1,320 Posts	GGG-Please consider making it an e-book if you are unable to print more hard copy.

08-21-2011, 02:47 PM	#12
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,283 Thanks: 7,011 Thanked 2,478 Times in 1,320 Posts	Just to make certain these limitations are real, try contacting Gerard Henrotin, another gun book author. Although I'm sure someone could eventually hack his system of protection, it seems fairly secure in its ability to keep his work safe from unauthorized copying. The work is not on disk, rather passworded downloads, and the code for its pages has disabled "copy" function. He's a member of both Luger forums, and has many e-books available about all sorts of other firearms as well.

02-01-2016, 09:30 AM	#14
GGG User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Hello, I just want to let you know that my publisher has now printed the 4th revised edition of my book. It was sold out since three years, but today I got the big package from the printshop. I have got some inquiries during the past years, so maybe this information is of interest for you: It is still written bilingual in German and English language! The prices incl. shipping (registered mail) are: Europe: € 38,00 World: $US 46.00 Payment is accepted by Paypal, bank-transfer or cash (EUR and USD). No cheques please! The book can be ordered directly from me: GGBuch@web.de Also I can sign the book With best wishes from Germany Michael Attached Thumbnails

02-01-2016, 09:57 AM	#15
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Michael I'm sure several Luger collectors will be glad to buy your book, thanks for sharing and good luck with your book! __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

02-01-2016, 12:06 PM	#16
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,034 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 3,882 Times in 1,186 Posts	It is a great book and one of the few that I always keep within reach.

09-11-2018, 09:06 AM	#17
GGG User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Hello, I just want to let you know that my publisher has done a new print of my book. So it is available again :-) It is written bilingual in German and English language! The prices incl. shipping (registered mail) are: Europe: € 38,00 World: $US 46.00 Payment is accepted by Paypal, bank-transfer or cash (EUR and USD). No cheques please! The book can be ordered directly from me: GGBuch @ web.de (Paypal-address is different) Also I can sign the book With best wishes from Germany Michael

09-13-2018, 10:43 PM	#18
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	I have this book - VERY comprehensive and interesting!

10-06-2020, 01:18 PM	#19
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 607 Thanks: 2,984 Thanked 1,047 Times in 422 Posts	As time, our enemy, marches relentlessly onward more and more about our past will be lost forever. The only savior from extinction is recording the past in orderly, thorough documentation by dedicated individuals. Your book seems to be an intensive labor of love for knowlege that time might otherwise erase forever. Books on everything Luger and WWI and WWII are my university ... I view each new book as a class at the University of Luger that I study in order to become a doctorate of Luger. I have not taken your class yet professor GGG but I think it will one day be an essential part of my library. Knowledge Is Power.