S/42 Books?

turnerhicks · 11-29-2005, 11:41 AM

Hello,
I'm not sure if this is the right sub-forum, so feel free to move this thread. I posted some pictures my '37 S/42, and there has been some great analysis by the other members of this forum. I would like to get a book for some more information. Specifically, I'm looking for something more about the pre-WWII Lugers, especially if it has any info on the methods and processes used by the factories. I'm less interested in a listing of all of the one of a kind variations, and more of an overview. All I have right now is a "Pocket Guide to Lugers" or something like that, so pretty much anything would be an improvement.

Thanks for the help,
Turner
PS Click for the S/42 thread

Pete Ebbink · 11-29-2005, 12:46 PM

Turner,

You might want to buy Jan Still's book on Weimar lugers...you can buy directly from the author at this web site :

http://stillsbooks.com/

It is the best reference on Weimar and early Nazi lugers...but I do not think you will find any factory manufacturing process info...not sure if any book readily available has that...

Vlim · 11-29-2005, 03:00 PM

Hi,

The most detailed production related info I found was in Goertz's 'Die Pistole 08'. This book is only available in the German language, however.

Edward Tinker · 11-29-2005, 03:50 PM

If you want to get one on your 1937 though, allthough "pre"-ww2, you want Third Reich Lugers by Jan Still, as Weimar doesn't cover that model / years.

Ed

11-29-2005, 11:41 AM	#1
turnerhicks User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	S/42 Books? Hello, I'm not sure if this is the right sub-forum, so feel free to move this thread. I posted some pictures my '37 S/42, and there has been some great analysis by the other members of this forum. I would like to get a book for some more information. Specifically, I'm looking for something more about the pre-WWII Lugers, especially if it has any info on the methods and processes used by the factories. I'm less interested in a listing of all of the one of a kind variations, and more of an overview. All I have right now is a "Pocket Guide to Lugers" or something like that, so pretty much anything would be an improvement. Thanks for the help, Turner PS Click for the S/42 thread

11-29-2005, 03:50 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	If you want to get one on your 1937 though, allthough "pre"-ww2, you want Third Reich Lugers by Jan Still, as Weimar doesn't cover that model / years. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

11-29-2005, 12:46 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Turner, You might want to buy Jan Still's book on Weimar lugers...you can buy directly from the author at this web site : http://stillsbooks.com/ It is the best reference on Weimar and early Nazi lugers...but I do not think you will find any factory manufacturing process info...not sure if any book readily available has that...

11-29-2005, 03:00 PM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, The most detailed production related info I found was in Goertz's 'Die Pistole 08'. This book is only available in the German language, however.