WWI & WWII German Pistols and Lugers Series by Jan C. Still, 3 Volume Set
The perfect gift for military historians and World War I and World War II enthusiasts. Three classic reference books examining the Lugers and other pistols manufactured and used by German military, paramilitary and police forces, as well as their allied countries, in two world wars.
All three books were from the personal collection of JTL, a career law enforcement officer, firearms expert, and long-time member of the Association of Firearms and Tool Marks Examiners (AFTE). The Pistols of Germany and It's Allies in Two World Wars - VolumeI. While Volume I was only printed in paperback, the pages are high quality. The book is an outstanding reference for the pistols used during World I and the post-war period by the military, paramilitary and police forces of Germany and allied countries military; including Luger, Mauser, Walther, Sauers, Browning and Steyr pistols.
The book provides detailed information on over 60 pistol types, including their military markings, unit designations, and information on their production, specifications, and ballistics, as well as their market values as of the 1980s. COPY INFORMATION: This volume is in excellent condition. Small personalized collection entries were placed on the inside covers and blank cover page. The remaining pages are without markings. Axis Pistols: The Pistols of Germany and Her Allies in Two World Wars - Volume II. This volume provides an extensive and detailed history. Quoting from the Foreword: Mr. Still has presented a brief and incisive summary of each of the pistols, and reviewed how they relate to one another and fit into the overall picture.For the first time in one publication, we are able to understand how these Nazi, military, police and paramilitary pistols and those of their Allies relate to the historical events of this tragic period in European and world history. COPY INFORMATION: This book is in excellent condition. Small personalized collection entries were placed on the inside front hardcover and blank cover pages.
AUTHOR'S SUPPLEMENTAL PAGES: Included with this copy are six pages obtained by JTL from the author that identify updates in the Second Edition from the First Edition. The location where the updates were noted by JTL on the involved pages. See the listing images for Pages V, 22,120, 183, 304, 317and 325. As a bonus, this book comes with a loose reference notes page from JTL.
Third Reich Lugers and Their Accessories: The Pistols of Germany and Her Allies in Two World Wars - Volume III. This volume continues the detailed examination of the pistols related to the German military during World War II. Quoting from the Preface: With much diligence and protracted research, which took him several years to complete, Jan Still has now succeeded in collecting all known and attainable details of Parabellum pistols of the 3. By means of registering an untold variety of Parabellum pistols held by private collectors, he has listed relevant machining details, serial numbers, factory inspection proofs, power proof marks, acceptance stamps, unit markings, etc.Down to the minutest detail. COPYINFORMATION: This volume is in excellent condition. Small personalized collection entries were placed on the inside front hardcover, blank cover pages, and final blank page.