I by costanzo, sam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Standard catalog of luger by aarron davis nook book. Part 1 volume 1 by costanzo, s and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its worth greatly depends on what variant it is, what caliber its in, when it was manufactured, and what its condition is. Signed sam costanzo world of lugers serial numbers issued.
Nov 22, 2012 a few weeks ago we looked at geoffrey sturgess threevolume tome on luger and borchardt development, which takes the story of the luger through the end of world war i. 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. When you place your order through biblio, the seller will ship it directly to you. This publication is the only definitive work on luger proofs with special emphasis on luger eagle proofs. In the world of luger markings there are always exceptions.
Lugers might be the most faked, redone, and tinkered with group of guns out there. Anyone know what happened to ralph shattucks luger store. 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. World of lugers book by sam costanzo reata pass auctions. The story of the worlds most famous handgun john walter on amazon. 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. There was a gun store up in phoenix that was all lugers. Manufacturing data and model rarity information to aid collectors when buying lugers as an investment.
Examine the area beneath the luger barrel on the metal in front of the trigger guard. World of lugers proof marks volume 1 by sam costanzo the. There is no better authority on the dutch luger than this books that has. It contains information and photographs from the world s most important luger collections. Biblio is a marketplace for book collectors comprised of thousands of independent, professional booksellers, located all over the world, who list their books for sale online so that customers like you can find them. The book covers the lugers issued by hans tauscher to german espionage agents in the united states and canada during the period 191916. Also included is government correspondence used as evidence in the hans tauscher court trial. 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. However, the names parabellum or pistole parabellum would have a. Get the best deals on luger book when you shop the largest online. Maybe with the newer books out, sams work becomes an antique. Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger costanzo, sam on. Luger collecting advice gun digest books guns prices.
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. The pistols of germany and her allies in two world wars volume iii hardcover 1988 by jan c still author. The luger was the standard german side arm throughout world war i. 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. 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 everythingmatching collectibles. This book captures the intriguing nature and reality of this. Laid in loose is a pamphlet by the author on third reich lugers collecting and price guide. Apr 17, 2009 lugers might be the most faked, redone, and tinkered with group of guns out there. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. By participating in the sale the following conditions shall be accepted. World of lugers book by sam costanzo this item is part of the auction. I by costanzo, sam and a great selection of related books, art and. World of lugers proof marks, vol 1 by sam costanzo.
Lugers at random has long been considered the top reference book on luger pistols by collectors and researchers alike. Sam costanzo is the author of world of lugers proof marks 0. Throughout this book, well use the vernacular name luger or the military designation p. Standard catalog of luger by aarron davis perfect book, 256 pages see other available editions description 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. World of lugers estimate chf 70 chf 140 apr 30, 2016. Excellent hardcover book with illustrations on luger proof marks. Production commenced in the suhl plant in 1934 and by the end of 1937 the 10,000 contract was completed. Lugers at random hardcover by charles kenyon click here for more info. 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. Most lugers have a fourdigit serial number stamped into the metal. Most people believe the lugers were issued to the pilots and air crews but the seats in most of the aircraft where much too small for the luger. Serial numbers of lugers issued to german agents in the united states, 191916, vol.
Condition is very good with some marks from storage. World of lugers proof marks volume i by sam costanzo this is an excellent reference guide for luger pistols. Volume i, has authors signature not personalized condition is very good with some marks from storage. Sam costanza ed the name world of lugers and was of the pioneer collectors of the luger. I do have to admit, it has been 45 years since i pulled my copy off the book shelves. Books world of lugers proof marks c43167 united states. This excellent book for luger collectors describes the basic differences. We do this to assure you are getting the firearm you want, by describing condition to you in person.
Sam constanzo, mayfield heights, ohio, united states of america, 1977. 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. You may remember, about three years ago, we were given the rare privilege of firing gun number two, of which charles kenyon jr. Perfect for firearm collectors, gun shop owners, auction houses, museums, and appraisers, this book helps every luger enthusiast enjoy their hobby more. The bulk of the guns went to the fallschirmjaeger or german paratroops. However, during world war ii, german soldiers were known to sometimes use a discarded luger pistol to lure unsuspecting trophy hunters, rigging it to detonate land mines or hidden booby traps when disturbed.
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. Luger gunsinvestment grade collectible german lugers. Millions of luger pistols were made by makers in germany, england, switzerland, and other countries. 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. In luger, renowned gun expert john walter traces the history of this semiautomatic. 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. Captured lugers were much prized by allied soldiers during both of the world wars as war trophies. He kept meticulous records of serial numbers, proof marks. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Unit marked lugers issued to infantry, riflemen, machine gun crews, cavalry, combat engineers, artillery crews, air ships, railway crews, munitions columns, army staff, kaisers headquarters, ambulance units and the iii seebattalion are described with photographs and related world war i battle scenes.
This book is very dated and i wouldnt even recommend it for a novice collector or firearm historian. I dont know too many collectors that have not been taken at least once. Tauscher was a notorious german agent in america and the sole importer of commercial german lugers and ammunition during this period. Dec 26, 2005 anubis let me add my welcome to the forum, as a new luger collector i admire your ability to stay within your budget. The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardtluger handguns, 18851985 by j. World war one german lugers feature a fourdigit serial number with a letter after or below the number. 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. 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. Get the best deals on luger book when you shop the largest online selection at. The distinctive look of the luger and its role in german military history make it the worlds most famous handgun.
World of lugers costanzo proof marks 1977 rare up for auction is world of lugers proof marks by ralph costanzo. The book has close up images of proof stamps and examples of what proofs should go with different pistols. Greetings, i am offering for sale a near mint world of lugers, by sam costanzo. Stoeger is a united states gun company that owns the luger trademark and still produces lugers. Today, we have simson lugers by edward tinker and graham johnson, which addresses the luger during the weimar period between the wars. Our french printed book on the luger pistol you will find the index of the book here. This highly collectible paperback book is in like new condition and would be a fine addition to your reference library. World of lugers serial numbers of lugers issued in the us 19. Whether youre looking for a black widow luger, a krieghoff luger, or any other type of wwii luger for sale, we have what you are looking for.
Guns are listed by the serial number, date sold and caliber for each. Standard catalog of luger by aarron davis nook book ebook. Luger production continued sporadically during the postwar period, in part due to restrictions on german arms manufacture imposed by. World of lugers proof marks, vol 1 by sam costanzo book description. Third reich lugers a new classic book prepared with the help of the world renowned members of the national automatic pistol collectors association. Today, we have simson lugers by edward tinker and graham johnson, which. Serial numbers of lugers issued to german agents in the united states 191916 volume one. Excellent condition with no damaged or missing pages.
Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger hardcover 1977 by sam costanzo author. The book was a bit aspirational for me i wanted to collect lugers but never got beyond 1 or 2. Our clients are investors, collectors, and those who simply want to shoot one of the world s most recognized and coveted hand guns. The pistols of germany and its allies in two world wars, volume 1 by still, jan c. The story of the worlds most famous handgunnook book. Complete listing of different variations of proof marks on the luger by costanzo, sam. The distinctive look of the luger and its role in german military history make it the world s most famous handgun. It covers hundreds of models and variations from 1898 prototypes through the end of wwii.
Clemenelberfeld navy luger holster with excellent original unmarked takedown tool and cleaning rodoiler attached to an original crownm proofed navy walnut stock that was germany export marked and sold. Serial numbers of lugers issued to german agents in. Ralph shattucks world of lugers, i believe it was called. This book captures the intriguing nature and reality of this mysticwarrior society and provides a fascinating account of medieval religious campaigns and the political interests that shaped them. About 3,000 variations of the luger pistol, also known as the parabellum pistole p08, were made before world war one until 1945. Welcome to phoenix investment arms, investment grade german lugers. He was said to be the goto guy when it came to them, hed been collecting them for most of his life. 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. Self published in 1977 this book covers the various proof marks found on lugers. The book has a complete listing of different luger proof stamps and variations. Wts added 41 dated luger holster sold0, world of lugers.
The highest bidder whose bid is accepted by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. How to identify a german luger 761b gone outdoors your. This book was published by sam costanzo a few years prior to its major work, world of lugers proof marks. The pistols of germany and her allies in two world wars, vol. Lugers of ralph shattuck appeals to anyone who is interested in world war i or world war ii. This is one of the classic books that all serious luger collectors or enthusists should have on their shelf.
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