The Luger P.08, Vol. 2: Third Reich and Post-WWII Models: 11 (Classic Guns of the World, 11) Hardcover – 28 July 2021
The second of Luc Guillou's two-volume study of the P.08 Luger picks up where its predecessor left off, tracing the pistol's story from the final years of the Weimar Republic through the Third Reich and into the postwar period. It's a remarkably focused piece of work. Rather than offering a breezy overview, Guillou gets into the specifics of design changes, production methods, and the various configurations that emerged across the 1930s and early 1940s. The German army's adoption of the Luger is covered in detail, along with its continued service throughout the Second World War and its later use by East German forces and military organisations across the globe. What makes this volume particularly useful for collectors and historians alike is the attention paid to markings, with close-up photography helping readers identify and distinguish between variants. A serial number reference list and a visual parts breakdown add genuine reference value. Accessories are given proper treatment too, covering magazines, holsters, ammunition, and cleaning equipment. Perhaps most intriguing are the inclusions of rarely photographed combat-related uniform and kit items, which give the book a broader contextual texture beyond the weapon itself. Handsomely produced in hardback, this is a worthy addition to the Classic Guns of the World series and a solid companion to Volume 1.
- Author: Luc Guillou
- Publisher: Schiffer Military
- Genre: Home Improvement
- ISBN: 978-0764361883
- Pages: 80 pages