Proof marks complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger 1977, mayfield heights ohiousa, editions chez lauteur format. For the first time holsters, loading tools, magazines, cleaning rods, conversion units, and literature are specifically related to each of the luger variations. A german semiautomatic pistol introduced before world war i and widely used by german troops in world war ii. Ralph shattucks world of lugers, i believe it was called. I am trying to help out friends from overseas who want to dine here for dinner in september. The complete book of the pistols and revolvers of germany, 1869 to the. Book repair collect rare and out of print books as one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available.
Decide if you know a certain era or want overall knowledge. Collecting the luger, the most valuable models, the law and the luger, luger history, german, swiss, portuguese, dutch, and finnish models, markings and what they mean, holsters and accessories, complete value guide. Welcome to phoenix investment arms, investment grade german lugers. It covers hundreds of models and variations from 1898 prototypes through the end of wwii. The luger story models and producers explained in details p08.
Come inside wherell discover firearms, books, and militaria that have brought together by someone who, like you, loves military history. If you want to have an excellent and the best reference on 1930s and wwii lugers, find yourself a copy of the mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a. When i phoned, the guy who answered told me i could book now mid june for september. Wwii parabellum new book by vittorio bobba, 224 pages, beautiful color photos, text in italian and english 9 12 x 12 the story of the parabellum pistol is. The luger is well known from its use by germans during world war i and world war ii, along with the interwar. Wrestling with the devil is a true story about lex luger who was a professional wrestler and champion. Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger hardcover january 1, 1977 by sam costanzo author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Imperial lugers september 10, 1994 edition open library. Luger gunsinvestment grade collectible german lugers. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. I have received conflicting information about the reservation procedure at lugers brooklyn.
Here is a decision tree approach to classifying all of them. World of lugers proof marks volume 1 by sam costanzo the bible. Oct 18, 2012 herr gortz was a german collector sadly passed away a few years ago who had written a landmark book on the luger in german, and dr. World of lugers estimate chf 70 chf 140 apr 30, 2016.
Heres why peter luger is the best steakhouse in new york city. The parabellum story mausers luger november 16, 2011 ian mccollum semiauto pistol 8 the luger pistole parabellum is one of the most iconic handguns ever designed, and has been enchanting shooters and collectors for many decades. Anyone know what happened to ralph shattucks luger store. How to identify a german luger 761b gone outdoors your. Wwii parabellum new book by vittorio bobba, 224 pages, beautiful color photos, text in italian and english 9 12 x 12 the story of the parabellum pistol is strongly tied to the evolution of the swiss federal army. Though the pistol is recognized by its exposed barrel and butt that fits into ones palm, the most reliable form of identification is by serial number.
World of lugers serial numbers of lugers issued in the us 19. The book covers, in great detail, all mauser military and police lugers, some commercial lugers, and some krieghoff lugers. Grennell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 02, 20 wrestling with the devil is a true story about lex luger who was a professional wrestler and champion.
Lugers at random by charles kenyon hand gun press, 1990 simson lugers by edward b. The pistole parabellumor parabellumpistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just. In4 22,5 x 28,5 cm, relie, 432 pages, ouvrage en anglais english book reliure cartonnage rouge, premier plat orne dun macaron dore or en relief. A new classic book prepared with the help of the world renowned members of the national automatic pistol collectors association. Peter luger reservationshelp requested restaurants. On recoil after firing, the mechanism opened to receive a new cartridge from an eightround, r. The distinctive look of the luger and its role in german military history make it the world s most famous handgun. Lugers might be the most faked, redone, and tinkered with group of guns out there.
T he luger is the direct descendent of hugo borchardts c93 pistol, which was the first semiautomatic. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This book was published by sam costanzo a few years prior to its major work, world of lugers proof marks. Nov 16, 2011 the parabellum story mausers luger november 16, 2011 ian mccollum semiauto pistol 8 the luger pistole parabellum is one of the most iconic handguns ever designed, and has been enchanting shooters and collectors for many decades. My favorite shooting luger that sort of depends on what you consider good. Excellent hardcover book with illustrations on luger proof marks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The restaurant is dedicated to only serving the finest usda prime meat available.
The luger artiglieria is the first book totally focused in this luger variation. Find luger variations, volume one by jones, harry e at biblio. It contains information and photographs from the world s most important luger collections. But, many of those who will one day have a ww ii mauser made luger may not have any idea of the history of the development of the luger which begun during the 1890s. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
Peter luger steak house is located in williamsburg brooklyn and greatneck long island and has been named the best steakhouse in new york city by zagat survey for 30 years in a row. The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardtluger handguns, 18851985 by j. I can attest that there is nothing more sickening then having someone later point out an obvious indication of tinkering on what you thought was a 98 percent pistol. Book repair collect rare and outofprint books as one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Sturgess is an englishman now residing in switzerland, where he can maintain his collection who has to our knowledge the most comprehensive collection of lugers and contemporary early automatic pistols in the. The german military began using luger pistols in 1908. This book is very dated and i wouldnt even recommend it for a novice collector or firearm historian. I think whereit gets its reputation for jamming is. Wikimedia commons has media related to lugers by country this is a container category. Lugers at random by charles kenyon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For generations, the most famous name in pistols has been luger.
Get the best deals on luger book when you shop the largest online. Jack luger books list of books by author jack luger. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. There is no country however small or insignificant in which that name, or its foreign counterpart, parabellum, is unfamiliar. Standard catalog of luger pageperfect nook book by aarron. The famous infantry sturmtruppen employed the artillery luger equipped with a new large magazine the trommelmagazine. This is a 215 page book and lugers wrestling career is done and dusted within 75 of them some would argue that the lex express and his time with wwe could have gone for that long, despite the chapter representing just 3 years of a 16 year career. It holds your interest from beginning to end and is a wonderfully well written book with exciting stories and facts regarding the use and design of the german luger. Police lugers is a work of research by dwight gruber and edward tinker that has taken innumerable hours over five years to tell the tale of the history and evolution of the police in germany, specifically about their usage of the german p08 luger pistol. In4 22,5 x 28,5 cm, relie, 432 pages, ouvrage en anglais english book reliure cartonnage rouge, premier plat. He was said to be the goto guy when it came to them, hed been collecting them for most of his life, and had hundreds in inventory everything from beat to mismatchednumbers soviet captures to nearflawless everything. The parabellum story mausers luger forgotten weapons.
Lugers at random by charles kenyon lugers at random has long been considered the top reference book on luger pistols by collectors and researchers alike. Luger synonyms, luger pronunciation, luger translation, english dictionary definition of luger. The basic design was built for combat,and soldiered on through at least two wars. I by costanzo, sam and a great selection of related books, art and. I dont know too many collectors that have not been taken at least once. Our clients are investors, collectors, and those who simply want to shoot one of the world s most recognized and coveted hand guns. Apr 17, 2009 lugers might be the most faked, redone, and tinkered with group of guns out there. Sam costanza ed the name world of lugers and was of the pioneer collectors of the luger. Manufacturing data and model rarity information to aid collectors when buying lugers as an investment.
Peter luger steak house is a new york city institution that has been making meat lovers dreams come true since 1887. Guns and treasures a unique site containing many one of a kind finds. Sturgess book is very good get the one done by simpson publishing jan stills books are very good, although it depends on what era you collect many cheaper books have inaccuracies some older books like kenyon is still good, as is jones or datig but are all three very dated. Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger by costanzo, sam. Luger pistol, mauser c96 broomhandle pistols and accessories. Still, september 10, 1994, stills books edition, hardcover revised, updated, new edition. Most lugers collectors and knowledgable amateurs in the field of handgun collecting are probably aware of the german firm dwm and its role in the development of the luger. Stoeger is a united states gun company that owns the luger trademark and still produces lugers.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Serial numbers of lugers issued to german agents in. Luger pistol, semiautomatic german hand weapon first manufactured in 1900 for both military and commercial use. One of the most difficult aspects of buying and selling lugers is their almost legendary number of variations. Due to its scope, it should contain only subcategories.
Pick up this book and in seconds you can name the very luger model in your hands. Lugers at random hardcover by charles kenyon click here for more info. To make the statement that it is the worlds finest, most accurate, well designed or generally the best pistol would merely be expressing an opinion. Lugers of ralph shattuck appeals to anyone who is interested in world war i or world war ii. Perfect for firearm collectors, gun shop owners, auction houses, museums, and appraisers, this book helps every luger enthusiast enjoy their hobby more. It was manufactured for almost half a century and used by over 18 countries so it had several good points. In luger, renowned gun expert john walter traces the history of this semiautomatic pistol from an early design by hugo borchardt in the 1890s through its use in the trenches of the first world war to the final days of the third reich in wwii. There was a gun store up in phoenix that was all lugers. Lugers at random has long been considered the top reference book on luger pistols by collectors and researchers alike. Peter luger steak house, brooklyn williamsburg updated.
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