Jan Stills' "Weimar Lugers"

mrvair · 03-03-2010, 11:27 PM

Is there a reason Jan Stills is longer publishing "Weimar Lugers" ? Or any other of his books for that matter. I understand his books include a wealth of information, but I have searched the internet in vain to find a copy.

Thanks,
Don

Edward Tinker · 03-04-2010, 12:36 AM

Don, its not as simple as you make it sound. To publish books, a bunch of money has to be put up; those $250 Still's books isn't going to Jan but folks who bought his books.

His latest book is Central Powers, you can see the review of it here on the forum, and is still available from Jan.

I saw Imperial Lugers, Weimar Lugers and Third Reich Lugers at the SOS for $300 each. I have my own copies, so did not buy them.

ed

Curly1 · 03-04-2010, 09:13 AM

I sent Jan an email a while back asking if he was going to republish Axis Pistols some time but never got a reply. I think there is a market for them if he does.

alvin · 03-04-2010, 09:50 AM

I seriously doubt publishing monographs on guns being a way to make money. At least, not an effective way. Printing out a PDF book of a few hundred pages on computer, paper + ink easily costs $50+ per copy, not including binding yet, let alone the distribution cost.

Those books were printed on high quality thick paper, beautifully bound under hard cover..... and two-digit retail price...... Does that sound like a good way to make money??

You say "no, it's not two-digit price. It's $200 or $300". DWM only made a few Reich Marks per gun, but those DWM guns are commonly listed above $1000 today. The profit does not go into DWM's pocket.

Probably publishing a book on "Effective Home Defense by Glock" can make more. Market is bigger

Ferley · 03-07-2010, 06:29 PM

Sometimes I really hate this machine, especially when it won't help me! Sorry to ask but, i know there is a post on suffix's, identification of etc, but i can't seem to find it. Can anyone direct me where to look?
Ferley

Norme · 03-07-2010, 06:41 PM

Hi Ferley, It's on the "other" forum, the one that Jan started on Gunboards. You'll find it on a sticky under Mauser Lugers. Regards, Norm

Ron Wood · 03-07-2010, 08:06 PM

Actually, it is on this forum also and isn't restricted to Mausers. Look at the side bar and click on Technical Information.

03-03-2010, 11:27 PM	#1
mrvair User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 11 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jan Stills' "Weimar Lugers" Is there a reason Jan Stills is longer publishing "Weimar Lugers" ? Or any other of his books for that matter. I understand his books include a wealth of information, but I have searched the internet in vain to find a copy. Thanks, Don

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Don, its not as simple as you make it sound. To publish books, a bunch of money has to be put up; those $250 Still's books isn't going to Jan but folks who bought his books. His latest book is Central Powers, you can see the review of it here on the forum, and is still available from Jan. I saw Imperial Lugers, Weimar Lugers and Third Reich Lugers at the SOS for $300 each. I have my own copies, so did not buy them. 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

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Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,242 Thanks: 117 Thanked 714 Times in 371 Posts	I sent Jan an email a while back asking if he was going to republish Axis Pistols some time but never got a reply. I think there is a market for them if he does. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

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Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,179 Times in 1,703 Posts	Actually, it is on this forum also and isn't restricted to Mausers. Look at the side bar and click on Technical Information. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-04-2010, 09:50 AM	#4
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I seriously doubt publishing monographs on guns being a way to make money. At least, not an effective way. Printing out a PDF book of a few hundred pages on computer, paper + ink easily costs $50+ per copy, not including binding yet, let alone the distribution cost. Those books were printed on high quality thick paper, beautifully bound under hard cover..... and two-digit retail price...... Does that sound like a good way to make money?? You say "no, it's not two-digit price. It's $200 or $300". DWM only made a few Reich Marks per gun, but those DWM guns are commonly listed above $1000 today. The profit does not go into DWM's pocket. Probably publishing a book on "Effective Home Defense by Glock" can make more. Market is bigger

03-07-2010, 06:29 PM	#5
Ferley User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sometimes I really hate this machine, especially when it won't help me! Sorry to ask but, i know there is a post on suffix's, identification of etc, but i can't seem to find it. Can anyone direct me where to look? Ferley

03-07-2010, 06:41 PM	#6
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Ferley, It's on the "other" forum, the one that Jan started on Gunboards. You'll find it on a sticky under Mauser Lugers. Regards, Norm