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GERMAN MILITARY HANDGUNS 1879-1918

Written by John Walter
Published by Arms & Armour Press in 1980
ISBN: 0853684049

GERMAN MILITARY HANDGUNS 1879-1918
Written by John Walter.
Stock no. 1601753
1st. 1980. Hardback. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A fully illustrated study of the principal German handguns of the Second Reich. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. 80 pages. ISBN: 0853684049. Contents clean and bright. Price-cut wrapper is faded to spine and edges.

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Front cover

Cover of GERMAN MILITARY HANDGUNS 1879-1918 by John Walter

Contents

  • Preface & Acknowledgements
  • Data
  • The Reichsrevolvers of 1879-83
  • Table one: cartridge-pouch plaques
  • Table two: Reichsrevolver manufacturers
  • The Parabellums of 1904-18
  • Table three: Parabellum production
  • Table four: inspector's marks
  • Table five: typical pistol markings
  • The Mauser-Pistole C96
  • Hoslters and accessories
  • Table six: holster manufacturers
  • Table seven: holster makers' histories
  • The ammunition
  • Table eight: cartridge manufacturers
  • The Markings
  • Table nine: unit marks
  • Directory of unit abbreviations
  • The issue of Pistols in 1914
  • Table ten: issues by unit and regiment