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03-15-2019, 09:57
Still's Books, 2007. Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. The Pistols of Germany and Her Allies in Two World Wars, Volume I. 454 pages. Hardcover published without a dust jacket. Central Powers Pistols is an encyclopedic text that covers the pistols of Germany and her allies during World War I. Almost 150 pistol types, variations and subvariations are described in word and with over 1000 high quality digital color photographs crafted into 250 pages of illustrations. Handguns covered in this book are Luger DWM and Erfurt: 1902-1918; Mauser M1896, 1914, 1912/14; Walther: Model 6 and 4; Dreyse: 9mm, 1907; FL Selbstlader; Beholla, Menta, Sauer 1913, Roth Sauer, Jager, Ortigies. Steyr Hahn; Browning: 1900, 1903, 1906, 1910; 1908 Bayard, 1910 Berman Bayard; Frommer Stop; Roth Steyr Steyr, Roth Steyr Fegyvergyar, Steyr 1909; Mannlicher; M 1897 Roth Theodorovie, Revolvers: M79 and M83 Reichsrevolver: L. Gasser and Rast Gasser. Each pistol type is shown on both sides and detailed enlargements are shown of the markings, acceptance stamps, and proofs. Serial number and data tables let the collector know how his pistol fits into the overall scheme of production, issue and use. The unit markings of over 75 pistols are illustrated and identified. Tables to identify unit markings for the Imperial German Army, Navy and police and to identify the unit markings on Imperial Austro-Hungarian arms are included. While most casual observers will be drawn to the superb color pictures, serious collectors will be more appreciative of Jan Still's painstaking research and orderly presentation. His serial number database is extraordinary, his coverage of military and unit markings is second to none, and his categorization of ancillary arms is replete with new information. A very comprehensive and outstanding reference book. An opportunity to own a wonderful copy of a scarce and important book at a reasonable price.
$250
$250