The luger book by john walter

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However, he opinions and facts in this particular book seem to me to get a bit shuffled and i have a hard time sorting documented fact from conjecture in this book. Descriptionluger an illustrated history of the handguns of hugo borchardt and georg luger, 1875 to the present day in mint condition. Buy the luger book first edition by walter, john isbn. The author is inundated with abundance of new material and decided to publish a complete new.

Author and firearms expert john walter has produced the most comprehensive onevolume guide to the worlds most famous pistol. The luger story i have is a paperback text of slightly over 200 pages that covers. Also, the face of the lion is more humanlike, with a beard, one eye in profile, and a nose. Jun, 2017 in questo caldo mese di giugno, andiamo a sfogliare insieme quello che,secondo me, e il libro migliore in italiano sulle pistole luger. The luger book by john walter 1987, hardcover for sale online. The book traces the history and development of the pistols from the early days of the. Other books on the parabellumpistole, as the luger was also known. Other books on the parabellumpistole, as the luger was also known, focus strictly on narrow subjects. Luger book by john walter official publisher page simon.

The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardtluger handguns, 18851985 john walter on. The story of the worlds most famous handgun by john. All books are in new or excellent condition unless specified. 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. The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardt luger handguns, 18851985 the luger book walter, john on. John walter books list of books by author john walter.

John walter is a renowned authority on handguns and has published more than sixty books. 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. Also, announcing a brand new book entitled the history of stanley tools. However, he opinions and facts in this particular book seem to me to get a bit shuffled and i have a hard time sorting documented fact from conjecture in. Luger by john walter the distinctive look of the luger and its role in german military history make it the worlds most famous handgun. The luger book by john walter encyclopedia borchardt luger. The luger story this superb reference book by arms expert john walter examines the rise of the luger in the 1890s to the present day and is now published for the first time in paperback. The story of the worlds most famous handgun kindle.

The standard history of the worlds most famous handgun. Author of the airgun book, the luger book, the pistol book, rifles of the world, the kaisers pirates, the rifle book, the handgun story, guns of the elite forces. Other books on the parabellum pistole, as the luger was also known, focus strictly on narrow subjects like. His writing style is entertaining and flows smoothly. The full story of germanys most successful handgun from its creation to t. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. This book is hardbound, dated 1942, 4 14 by 5 78 inches in size, 240 pages and in very good condition. The standard history of the worlds most famous handgun by walter, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The luger book by john walter the encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardtluger handguns, 18851985 i have the opportunity to liquidate my uncles immense collection of books. Luger the luger book the encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardtluger nadguns, 18851985 john walter on. Luger ebook by john walter 9781510727311 rakuten kobo. Buy the ebook luger, the story of the worlds most famous handgun by john walter online from australias leading online ebook store. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. In luger, renowned gun expert john walter traces the history of this.

Read luger the story of the worlds most famous handgun by john walter available from rakuten kobo. I would welcome comments by more experienced collectors. Luger, the story of the worlds most famous handgun ebook by. I doubt if any silhouette is better known, unless perhaps it is the colt. Jul 31, 2016 author and firearms expert john walter has produced the most comprehensive onevolume guide to the worlds most famous pistol. The luger is famous throughout the world, recognized as a supreme handgun and sought after by collectors. Apr 01, 2008 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. See all books authored by john walter, including antique and collectible stanley tools a guide to identity and value, and rifles of the world, and more on. In the luger book by john walter, page 196, it is noted that dwm started the production of this model in 1923. His other books include, luger, the luger book, and rifles of the world. The title of this book is the luger story and it was written by john walter. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.

The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardtluger handguns, 18851985 by john. The luger book by john walter the encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardt luger handguns, 18851985 i have the opportunity to liquidate my uncles immense collection of books. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardtluger handguns, 18851985 the luger book. I think the difference is significant unless i am looking at the wrong illustration. John walter has been writing military history books since 1968 and has. Synopsis the distinctive look of the luger and its role in german military history make it the worlds most famous handgun. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Luger, the story of the worlds most famous handgun ebook. Description luger an illustrated history of the handguns of hugo borchardt and georg luger, 1875 to the present day in mint condition. Grennell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Other books on the parabellumpistole, as the luger was also. Luger, the story of worlds most famous handgun by john walter. The encyclopedia of the bochardt and bochardtluger handguns,18851985. The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardt luger handguns, 18851985 the luger book. The author, john walter, is a leading writer on military firearms. If you are interested in the history of pistol design and development this book. This particular owners manual is featured in various publications on the luger pistol including the gun collectors digest by j.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is one of the worlds foremost experts on guns of the cartridge era. Buy a discounted paperback of luger online from australias leading online. The luger pistol is probably the most immediately recognizable pistol in the world. The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardtluger handguns, 18851985 by j. This is an encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardt luger handguns manufactured from 1885 to 1985. A book that has been read, but is in good condition. An engaging history, not overly complicated by technical details, this updated edition will appeal to the collectors and readers of military history alike.