GUNS Magazine March 1956 - Jeffersonian

"THE LUGER PISTOL"
PARTING SHOTS
(PISTOLE
PARABELLUMI
Its history and development from 1893 to 1945
by Fred A. Datig
Listed below are a few of the heretofore
unlisted and little known facts, and photograph
to be found therein:
A listing of over 150 variations of more
than 20 different models, all authentically
verified
Over SO, FULL PAGE photographs of
original pistols distinctly showing dates,
coats of arms, proofs and other markings
Charts and graphs showing how to distinguish
the rare pieces from the more common
ones; invaluable information for
those seeking the unusual and valuable
types
Contents of many of Georg Luger's personal
and business letters written to men
in important military and commercial
positions
Many original patent drawings submitted
by Georg Luger and Hugo Borchardt to
the U. S. Patent Office
The Luger issued to U.S. Army troops! A
full and complete accounting of the U.S.
Army Tests of 1901 and 1907 with a
separate chapter devoted entirely to the
.45 Luger plus a full page photograph
of this historical pistol
Facts and figures divulging monthly manufacture
and distribution throughout the
German services during World War I1
Heretofore unlisted data behind the Vickers,
Mauser, Simson and Krieghoff
procurements and contracts
Numerous experimental and special production
pieces such as full and semi-automatic
conversions, silencers, holsterstocks
and presentation pieces personally
supervised by Georg Luger
Chapters on cartridges, proof marks, conversion
units, holsters, stocks, historical
background and many pointers to beginners
and those interested especially in
collecting, shooting and gunsmithing
-plus page after page of technically detailed
and minutely described commercial
and military models, ballistics, mechanical
functioning, colorful highlights,
etc.
Printing is on the finest of glossy paper with
beautiful full page photographs throughout;
high grade binding and dust jacket all executed
by professional specialists. A book you will be
proud to add to your personal library shelves.
Order your copy today.
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