Guillou, Luc/Machtelinckx, Georges The Luger P.08. Volume 2: Third Reich and Post-WWII Models

The second of two volumes on the legendary P.08 Luger (Pistole Parabellum), this illustrated book presents the design, manufacturing, and development of the various types from the late Weimar Republic period through the Third Reich era of the 1930s and early 1940s, as well as postwar models. Adopted by the German army, the Luger would remain in service during World War II and see use in the postwar East German military, as well as many other nations throughout the world. Details include close-up views of markings, as well as a serial numbers list and a visual breakdown of the weapon. Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, holsters and cleaning kits are featured throughout the book, as well as rarely seen combat-related uniform and equipment items.

The Luger, which was used by the German Wehrmacht, remained in service throughout World War II and was used by the post-war East German military as well as many other nations around the world. The details presented here include close-up photographs of markings as well as a list of serial numbers and a pictorial breakdown of the weapon's individual components. Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, holsters and cleaning kits as well as rarely documented uniform and equipment items related to the Luger P.08 are included throughout the book.