I got one book

tain669 · 04-25-2013, 05:25 PM

I got one Luger book. The Luger Pistol By Fred A.Datig. Could someone tell me if this is a good starter book and what else would be helpful ? Thanks

Norme · 04-25-2013, 07:36 PM

Hi George, Fred Datig's book was an important and groundbreaking one in it's day, but it's day was about 50 years ago. I advise you to look through the book and see which area of Luger collecting interests you the most, WW1,WW2, Foreign contracts, etc, and then get back to us. We will be able to recommend the most up-to-date and specialized reference work that covers your particular field of interest.
Regards, Norm

Edward Tinker · 04-25-2013, 10:42 PM

Yes, the Datig book is one I enjoy very much. Look for Jones, same as Datig, not perfect but good pictures. Kenyon is a good one, then the best overall are jan stills books are great.

But do as said by Norme and figure out your "niche" that you like.

Ed

tain669 · 04-26-2013, 06:54 PM

I think my niche is just with shooters/postwar/VOPOs and the occasional project pistol like a naval replica.Speaking of which could someone please give me a suggestion on where to get a barrel?

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tain669 User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Calif Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got one book I got one Luger book. The Luger Pistol By Fred A.Datig. Could someone tell me if this is a good starter book and what else would be helpful ? Thanks

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Yes, the Datig book is one I enjoy very much. Look for Jones, same as Datig, not perfect but good pictures. Kenyon is a good one, then the best overall are jan stills books are great. But do as said by Norme and figure out your "niche" that you like. 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

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Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi George, Fred Datig's book was an important and groundbreaking one in it's day, but it's day was about 50 years ago. I advise you to look through the book and see which area of Luger collecting interests you the most, WW1,WW2, Foreign contracts, etc, and then get back to us. We will be able to recommend the most up-to-date and specialized reference work that covers your particular field of interest. Regards, Norm

04-26-2013, 06:54 PM	#4
tain669 User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Calif Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think my niche is just with shooters/postwar/VOPOs and the occasional project pistol like a naval replica.Speaking of which could someone please give me a suggestion on where to get a barrel?