Where can I find a review on this book?

alvin · 01-02-2010, 09:27 AM

German Small Arms Markings From Authentic Sources by Jochim Görtz & Don L. Bryans.

Read mauro's post on Luger letters, one question in my mind was "Who's Görtz?".... so I did a little search on name and found the above book.

Is there a review on the book? I'm thinking of buying a copy or not..... Is it a great book on the subject? TIA

Vlim · 01-02-2010, 09:31 AM

Alvin,

Joachim Görtz his master piece was the book 'Die Pistole 08'. He also wrote many, many articles about the luger pistol for German gun magazines.

'German Small Arms Markings' is good in it's own right, but a bit outdated since Don Maus' 'History Writ in Steel'.

George Anderson · 01-02-2010, 10:56 AM

Alvin, the work cited is very good for Imperial and Weimar era army and naval markings. As Vlim states, Don Maus' "History Writ in Steel" is the latest and best work on police markings.

If you can handle the German text I would suggest Gortz and Wacker's massive work "Handbuch Deutscher Waffenstempel" as the best book available on German military markings. It goes far beyond just identifying markings to include weapon distribution by unit type an much more.

mauro · 01-02-2010, 11:38 AM

Dear Alvin,
Just to answer your first question: "Who's Görtz?"

I have received this from Mr. Kornmayer. This description is also available in my web site where I have introduced Mr. Görtz as well. Originally it is an answer to a similar question raised years ago in Auto Mag.

I guess Mr. Kornmayer summarizes clearly what Mr. Görtz represents for all the Luger enthusiasts.

The researches made by these two gentlemen are a milestone for all the Luger enthusiast.

I hope this helps.

Mauro

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suum cuique · 01-02-2010, 09:32 PM

I own a copy of "Woerterbuch der Waffentechnik, English-Deutsch".
As of today, I didn't noticed it is from Joachim Goertz.

01-02-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Where can I find a review on this book? German Small Arms Markings From Authentic Sources by Jochim Görtz & Don L. Bryans. Read mauro's post on Luger letters, one question in my mind was "Who's Görtz?".... so I did a little search on name and found the above book. Is there a review on the book? I'm thinking of buying a copy or not..... Is it a great book on the subject? TIA

01-02-2010, 11:38 AM	#4
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Dear Alvin, Just to answer your first question: "Who's Görtz?" I have received this from Mr. Kornmayer. This description is also available in my web site where I have introduced Mr. Görtz as well. Originally it is an answer to a similar question raised years ago in Auto Mag. I guess Mr. Kornmayer summarizes clearly what Mr. Görtz represents for all the Luger enthusiasts. The researches made by these two gentlemen are a milestone for all the Luger enthusiast. I hope this helps. Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

01-02-2010, 09:32 PM	#5
suum cuique User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD / Currently about 9000 klicks east of the Potomac Posts: 497 Thanks: 100 Thanked 47 Times in 35 Posts	I own a copy of "Woerterbuch der Waffentechnik, English-Deutsch". As of today, I didn't noticed it is from Joachim Goertz. __________________ Regards, Andy There's No Place Like Home (Wizard Of Oz)

01-02-2010, 09:31 AM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,034 Thanks: 1,020 Thanked 3,882 Times in 1,186 Posts	Alvin, Joachim Görtz his master piece was the book 'Die Pistole 08'. He also wrote many, many articles about the luger pistol for German gun magazines. 'German Small Arms Markings' is good in it's own right, but a bit outdated since Don Maus' 'History Writ in Steel'.

01-02-2010, 10:56 AM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Alvin, the work cited is very good for Imperial and Weimar era army and naval markings. As Vlim states, Don Maus' "History Writ in Steel" is the latest and best work on police markings. If you can handle the German text I would suggest Gortz and Wacker's massive work "Handbuch Deutscher Waffenstempel" as the best book available on German military markings. It goes far beyond just identifying markings to include weapon distribution by unit type an much more.