Patented in 1898 and produced from 1900, Georg Luger's iconic semi-automatic pistol became synonymous with Germany's armed forces throughout both world wars.
Initially chambered for the 7.65P21mm round, from 1902 the Luger was designed for DWM's 9P19mm round, which even today remains the most popular military handgun cartridge. It was adopted by the Imperial German Navy in 1904, followed by the German Army in 1908, receiving the name Pistole 08. Despite being supplanted by the Walther P38, the Luger remained in widespread service with all arms of Nazi Germany's armed forces throughout World War II, and even equipped East Germany's Volkpolizei in the years after 1945.
Featuring full-colour artwork, expert analysis and archive and present-day photographs, this engaging study tells the story of the Luger, the distinctive and deadly semi-automatic pistol that has come to symbolize Germany's armed forces in the 20th century.
| ISBN: | 9781472819734 |
| Publication date: | 20th September 2018 |
| Author: | Neil Grant |
| Illustrator: | Johnny Shumate, Alan Gilliland |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
| Series: | Weapon |
| Genres: |
Weapons and equipment First World War Second World War Modern warfare |
Patented in 1898 and produced from 1900, Georg Luger's iconic semi-automatic pistol became synonymous with Germany's armed forces throughout both world wars. Initially chambered for the 7.65P21mm round, from 1902 the Luger was designed for DWM's 9P19mm round, which even today remains the most popular military handgun cartridge.
The Luger features in the following genres: Weapons and equipment, First World War, Second World War, Modern warfare
Paperback. £14.39, down from the £15.99 cover price. Not Available.
The Luger was written by Neil Grant and published by Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
The Luger has 80 pages
Yes it is part of Weapon series
£14.39, reduced from £15.99. Not Available.