Standard Catalog of Luger (Paperback)

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Product Description

Luger pistols routinely sell for $500 to $5000 - sometimes more - on online auction sites, proving that demand for and interest in this classic design is still strong

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Shows readers how to check for forgeries and fakes, allowing buyers to make profitable decisions

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. With Standard Catalog of Luger, firearms enthusiasts receive an unrivaled reference that includes:

*Reproductions of symbols and makers' marks from every model of Luger for use in accurately identifying the hundreds of Luger variations
*More than 1,000 detailed photos and line illustrations demonstrating design and performance of Luger pistols
*Manufacturing data and model rarity information to aid collectors when buying Lugers as an investment

Perfect for firearms collectors, gun shop owners, auction houses, museums, and appraisers, this book helps every Luger enthusiast enjoy their hobby more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Gun Digest Books; 2 edition (October 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896894118
• ISBN-13: 978-0896894112
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #114,315 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Standard Catalog of Luger, October 5, 2007

By	J. Kindred (MS) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great book to start with as well as being handy to add to your gunshow references. Answers a lot of basic questions new collectors will have. A fine book on its own but it will not replace the much more expensive collector references which is why the four stars instead of five.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Standard Lugar Catalog, April 14, 2008

By	Jim Wingfield (Decatur, IL) - See all my reviews

This is an extremely informative and organized source for determining the type, history and value of your lugar, as well as some accessories like clips and holsters. There is also some very helpful advice on do's and don'ts when it comes to purchasing your lugar as to what to look for and what to be weary of. The index is extremely accurate allowing you to quickly look up where your lugar was manufactured and how many were built that year, along with the general rarity of the model. An overall very valuable reference book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this if you are in the market for a LUGER., October 29, 2008

By	W. Mcgee (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews

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.....I was interested in buying a Luger pistol, but knew very little about these historic pistols. Their prices can be quite high, and it is easy to be taken advantage of. I got this book and was able to learn quite a lot about the various differences between different models (and there are a LOT!).
.....While I don't feel the price guides were of that much use, the detailed listings of what to look for, and what each marking, etc., meant was invaluable when looking at various guns. I could now tell what I was looking for, and what I was looking at! While there are a couple of Luger references which give much more information, and possibly more qualified information, they are MUCH more expensive, and hard to find. Due to this, I felt I made a very good decision.