The german military began using luger pistols in 1908. With standard catalog of luger, firearms enthusiasts receive an unrivaled reference that includes. The design requires hand fitting of certain parts for proper operation. The reality is im on a budget, so i need to do the best i can with it.
World of lugers costanzo proof marks 1977 rare up for auction is world of lugers proof marks by ralph costanzo. It looks just as cool on my gun room wall as a mint unmolested one, and i can take it to the range without a qualm. 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. Greetings, i am offering for sale a near mint world of lugers, by sam costanzo. This book captures the intriguing nature and reality of this mysticwarrior society and provides a fascinating account of medieval religious campaigns and. The bottom of the barrel i can tell you is that a functioning luger has never sold for any less than 1200 usd from all th. The story of the world s most famous handgun paperback by john walter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Sam costanza ed the name world of lugers and was of the pioneer collectors of the luger. Lugers of ralph shattuck appeals to anyone who is interested in world war i or world war ii. Luger collecting advice gun digest books guns prices. He kept meticulous records of serial numbers, proof marks. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Get the best deals on luger book when you shop the largest online. Identify your german luger 761b by the serial number, proof symbol, production year stamp and the manufacturers mark. At phoenix investment arms we offer only the finest premium investment grade german lugers. Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger costanzo, sam on.
Jack luger books list of books by author jack luger. I have not purchased either one, so tell us what you find. Enclosed in the following booklet are the lugers issued by hans tauscher to german espionage agents in the united states and canada during the period 191916. Excellent hardcover book with illustrations on luger. Today, it is still desired by collectors both for its unique design and for its connection to the history of nazi germany, and luger. World of lugers estimate chf 70 chf 140 apr 30, 2016. Volume i, has authors signature not personalized condition is very good with some marks from storage. Luger production continued sporadically during the postwar period, in part due to restrictions on german arms manufacture imposed by the treaty of versailles. This comprehensive identification and price guide goes a long way to giving luger enthusiasts information to enjoy and be successful in an extremely active collector market. 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. The story of the worlds most famous handgun by john. 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. A guide to the gun from its creation to the present day that covers. The best four books on lugers and german pistols ever written.
My goal is to eventually acquire a complete artillery luger rig. The overwhelming winner of the contest was peter luger, the decadesold. Its worth greatly depends on what variant it is, what caliber its in, when it was manufactured, and what its condition is. The book has close up images of proof stamps and examples of what proofs should go with different pistols. Serial numbers of lugers issued to german agents in the united states, 191916, vol. Im not too picky when it comes to refinished refurbished mismatched guns, and repro stocks and leather. Many of the central points concerning the numbering and identification of lugers have been mentioned. In the world of luger markings there are always exceptions. It was manufactured for almost half a century and used by over 18 countries so it had several good points.
Imperial lugers and their accessories by still, jan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books world of lugers proof marks c43167 united states. The story of the worlds most famous handgun tells how it came to be. There was a gun store up in phoenix that was all lugers. World of lugers proof marks, vol 1 by sam costanzo book description. John walter is a renowned authority on handguns and has published more than sixty books. Excellent condition with no damaged or missing pages. This publication is the only definitive work on luger proofs with special emphasis on luger.
Model 1900 luger sporting carbine with checkered walnut foreend and buttstock. I by costanzo, sam and a great selection of related books, art and. Imperial lugers september 10, 1994 edition open library. This highly collectible paperback book is in like new condition and would be a fine addition to. The distinctive look of the luger and its role in german military history make it the worlds most famous handgun. Printed materials books page 1 united states simpson ltd. World of lugers by costanzo abebooks shop for books. World of lugers proof marks volume 1 by sam costanzo the. Standard catalog of luger ebooks free book library. We do this to assure you are getting the firearm you want, by describing condition to you in person. The pistols of germany and her allies in two world wars, volume iv. Come inside wherell discover firearms, books, and militaria that have brought together by someone who, like you, loves military history.
The pistole parabellumor parabellumpistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just luger is a togglelocked recoiloperated semiautomatic pistol that was produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1948. My favorite shooting luger that sort of depends on what you consider good. World of lugers book by sam costanzo this item is part of the auction. Still, september 10, 1994, stills books edition, hardcover revised, updated, new edition. Author and firearms expert john walter has produced the most comprehensive onevolume guide to the worlds most famous pistol. World of lugers serial numbers of lugers issued in the us 19.
The books by walter are ok, and the books by still are great but generally focused on a specific period and, once again, they tend to be very pricy. This book was published by sam costanzo a few years prior to its major work, world of lugers proof marks. Up for bid is a used hardcover copy of costanzos world of lugers book contains 432 pages that will help you identify the incredible number of luger markings and symbols. Here is a decision tree approach to classifying all of them. How to identify a german luger 761b gone outdoors your. Condition is very good with some marks from storage.
The story of the worlds most famous handgunnook book. At this time, we ask you to call and speak to a salesman to purchase firearms. Sam constanzo, mayfield heights, ohio, united states of america, 1977. An engaging history, not overly complicated by technical details, this updated edition will appeal to the collectors and readers of military history alike. Luger pistol, semiautomatic german hand weapon first manufactured in 1900 for both military and commercial use. This comprehensive identification and price guide goes a long wa.
One of the most difficult aspects of buying and selling lugers is their almost legendary number of variations. Sam costanzo is the author of world of lugers proof marks 0. The distinctive look of the luger and its role in german military history make it the world s most famous handgun. 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. Anyone know what happened to ralph shattucks luger store. I recommend mauro baudinos luger artiglieria to all collectors. Standard catalog of luger by aarron davis nook book ebook. Third reich lugers a new classic book prepared with the help of the world renowned members of the national automatic pistol collectors association. This is one of the classic books that all serious luger collectors or enthusists should have on their shelf. Signed 1st edition, softcover book 1976 world of lugers, volume 1, serial numbers of lugers issued to german agents in the united states 191916 author sam costanzo.
Ralph and nancy shattuck of phoenix, arizona have shared their unique collection of lugers to provide a reliable source of information and weapons, representative of truly great periods of conflict in world history. Our clients are investors, collectors, and those who simply want to shoot one of the world s most recognized and coveted hand guns. Volume1 autographed by author sam ntact bill at3216326240. Serial numbers of lugers issued to german agents in the united states 191916 sam costanzo on. Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger by costanzo, sam. Covered in detail are the army and navy lugers of imperial germany, their. Reata pass auctions deweyhumboldt, arizona, united. I by costanzo, sam and a great selection of related books. Miguel oliveros tovaraliaskeith luger, bronco mike, miguel romano and jay katana. Sign in to bookmark item the auction butler manage add to my list. World of lugers costanzo hc book volume 1 432 pages.
Hi all although ive been collecting miltary rifles for years, i am a complete newbie when it comes to lugers. In luger, renowned gun expert john walter traces the history of this semiautomatic pistol from an early. The book was a bit aspirational for me i wanted to collect lugers but never got beyond 1 or 2. 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. But if you have a large luger book collection, buy one, but not till after all of jan stills books. Luger pistols were manufactured in germany and switzerland to very close tolerances and exacting standards using the highest quality materials of the day, and original pistols were known for having a long service life. Daniel goodman business insider we asked you to tell us your favorite steak house, and you responded enthusiastically. However, there is quite a bit more information out there. A unique and indispensable reference book on the luger, the worlds most famous handgun.
The pistole parabellumor parabellumpistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just. World of lugers proof marks volume i by sam costanzo this is an excellent reference guide for luger pistols. The books only drawback is that it is not all in english perhaps the next edition. Looking for good reference books on luger pistols if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Guns and treasures a unique site containing many one of a kind finds. I dont know too many collectors that have not been taken at least once. Signed sam costanzo world of lugers serial numbers issued. Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger sam costanzo. As an aside i have enjoyed representative, shooter lugers including relative rarities like the artillery on the cheap by buying reblued guns.
Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger. 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. The importance of the process of manufacturing has also been mentioned. Book shows some wear and tear especially on the spine and corners but the pages remain clean and solid. On recoil after firing, the mechanism opened to receive a new cartridge from an eightround, r. World of lugers proof marks, vol 1 by sam costanzo.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Still a new classic book prepared with the help of the world renowned members of the national automatic pistol collectors association. If youre really interested, you might want to invest in some of the following books. Serial numbers of lugers issued to german agents in the united states 191916. It contains information and photographs from the world s most important luger collections. Oct 18, 2012 their retail arm frequently has deals on these kinds of books. Lugers of ralph shattuck contains vivid scenes of battle and full color pictures of privately owned lugers never before published. The luger was the standard german side arm throughout world war i. Legacy collectibles offers a variety of collectible world war 1 and world war 2 luger hand guns. Part 1 volume 1 by costanzo, s and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book has a complete listing of different luger proof stamps and variations. German soldiers, aware of their desirability, even used them as bait for booby traps.
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. This book is very dated and i wouldnt even recommend it for a novice collector or firearm historian. The highest bidder whose bid is accepted by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. By participating in the sale the following conditions shall be accepted.
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. We also sell spare magazines as well as luger parts. In any event, you can find them on abe books website. Luger gunsinvestment grade collectible german lugers. The luger is well known from its use by germans during world war i and world war ii, along with the interwar. If you are interested in the history of pistol design and development this book is definitely one for you war history online. The luger story models and producers explained in details p08. Excellent hardcover book with illustrations on luger proof marks. Click here to view our holsters, where you can pair a holster with the luger of your choosing.
With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Self published in 1977 this book covers the various proof marks found on lugers. Beautiful red hardcover book with gilt spine and medallion on the cover. Ralph shattucks world of lugers, i believe it was called. Serial numbers of lugers issued to german agents in. World of lugers proof marks by sam costanzo volume what is the going price for this book. It covers hundreds of models and variations from 1898 prototypes through the end of wwii. Serial numbers of lugers issued to german agents in the united states 191916 volume one. Apr 17, 2009 lugers might be the most faked, redone, and tinkered with group of guns out there. Set for sale include for sale by theo44 on gunsamerica 954471564.
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