Author: Walther (Firm).Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
P38 Auto-pistol Cal 9mm Parabellum (Luger)
Author: Walther (Firm).9 Mm Parabellum Walther P. 38 Auto Pistol Operator
Author: Richard QuattroPublisher: Richard Quattro
ISBN: 1427640610
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Walter P38 Auto Pistol Caliber 9mm Parabellum
Author: Walther
Author: Walther Pistols
Author: John WalterPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472850807
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
While the PP and PPK were intended for police work, the Walther P 38 was produced for the Germany military; all three pistols have garnered a formidable international reputation since the 1930s. The innovative Walther PP (Polizeipistole), a double-action semi-automatic pistol intended for the law-enforcement market, became available in 1929 and went on to arm the police of several European countries in the 1930s. Its smaller cousin the PPK, more readily concealed for undercover work but with reduced magazine capacity, was produced from 1931. Intended to replace the P 08 Luger, the Walther P 38 was issued from 1940 and equipped the armed forces of Germany and other countries during and after World War II, but never entirely replaced the Luger in German service. All three pistols went on to have lengthy and varied service across the world after 1945. Both the PP and the PPK remain in production today, while the P 38 re-emerged as the P1 and equipped West German forces from 1963 until 2004, when it was replaced by the P8. In this study, noted authority John Walter assesses the origins, development, use and legacy of these three high-profile semi-automatic pistols, alongside other Walther variants, such as the tiny .25 ACP Modell 9.
The Luger
Author: Neil GrantPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472819756
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
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 7.65×21mm round, from 1902 the Luger was designed for DWM's 9×19mm 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.
The P. 38 Pistol - Spreewerk Production
Author: Jan BalcarPublisher:
ISBN: 9781604583649
Category : Automatic pistols
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
P 38 Automatic Pistol
Author: Gene Gangarosa, Jr.Publisher:
ISBN: 9780883171707
Category : Automatic pistols
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The P 38 was designed in late 1930 by the Germans, eventually replacing the P 08 Luger in Hitler's German Army. It remains in production today, and its efficiency and durability has influenced the design and construction of countless other military and sporting arms. Now the author traces the origins and development of the P 38 and its near demise. 300 photos.
Guns of The Third Reich
Author: John WalterPublisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750968540
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
The armies of the Third Reich were a formidable foe for the Allied forces – largely thanks to the effectiveness of their equipment and weaponry. In this first-class book, renowned firearms expert John Walter examines the full range of guns used from the commercially successful Walter PP and PPK, to the double-action, personal defence pistols Mauser HSc and Sauer M38. Walter also considers the value of weapons that were captured and then used, by the Wehrmacht and the police. Thoroughly researched and illustrated with fascinating examples, this comprehensive reference book covers all significant aspects of design and employment, including data for each weapon on length, weight, barrel, magazine and muzzle velocity. This is an indispensable resource on a compelling subject.
The Luger
Author: Neil GrantPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472819748
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
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 7.65×21mm round, from 1902 the Luger was designed for DWM's 9×19mm 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.