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