New Book Review: "Third Reich Lugers" by Tom Whiteman

Ian - I enjoy watching your videos. A lot. Technology tidbit - when you watch the section of this video showing the pages of the book, you'll notice they are not quite white. But rather a very light gray. Auto exposure/light meters are calibrated to think the world reflect 18% of the light that hits it. So, the resulting exposure makes things "18% gray" rather than white. You'll often see this on Facebook or similar when people photograph a piece of paper. It's not quite white. Not quite right. More light doesn't fix it, but adjusting the exposure roughly +1 will make a noticeable improvement. (Get a "gray card" if you really want it best.) This video could have benefitted from more light too. But I'm being persnickety. I love the stuff you do!

My first thought is, shame he didn't publish with you. Second thought is, I need this

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Why is it that no one produces the Luger anymore? Is it because of the stigma of being associated with the Nazis? If they made them I would buy one.

I watch you and tom probably more than any other channels. Love Tom's book and you are spot on. The description and purpose is exactly as you described. Also received my copy of your pistols of the warlords its exquisite!

I have a 1937 production in excellent condition. I got it from the soldier who brought it home with him.

I hope tom doesn't catch a fever

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In my case it's probably 'this is why you shouldn't have sold the Luger to pay the mortgage.'

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Hello Ian, do you have a Russian book by Boris Zhuk Small arms of the world?

I haven't seen a Gun Jesus book review for a while. I like them, but not having them is better for my bank balance. Also, the Wehrmacht was not the army; it included the army.

I don't suppose you could do an episode on the Ukranian Malyuk?

My book just arrived! Dr. Tom is awesome. I've bought 3 pistols from Legacy, all are excellent! Great review Ian

Ian, How about buying a 100 watt bulb to record your vids under instead of the 60 watt you are using.

THIRD REICH LUGERS BY TOM WHITEMAN LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AAAAAAHAHAHAHAHHAAAAAA

I have a 1916 without a second turn in date. Where should I go to get more information about this pistol? I know it was taken off an officer in 1944.

Standing ovulations!

*Nazi suicide maker

This gun book collections is bankrupting me

Hi Al

Does it cover norwegian capture lugers?

Ian, you did it again. You reviewed a book and I was compelled to buy it just like that. Your reviews are dangerous to my wallet. Thanks for the great suggestion. I’m enjoying the book immensely.

The Kindle version could be useful as a lightweight reference at a gun show, but the format of that book looks as though it would be an absolutely miserable read on any e-book screen.

Thats a really smart idea with the QR codes, whoever came up with that had their proper thinking cap on that day 👌🔥

Hey Ian got one particular question for you.
Have you ever done a Video series on the Thompson Center Contender G2???
Just recently saw but looks pretty but it was just talked about and his big brother being able to help his little brother out?!?!?! Not sure if that means that the rifle can be interchangeable with use for pistol???? But if you haven't, could you pretty please do a review for this very cool looking pistol. But thanks again for your channel very informative on firearms!!!

My wallet owes me this time, because I have no interest in Lugers whatsoever

Parabellum , Parabellum , Parabellum !!! Damn yanks !

✨💖✨Great review. Thank you. Always looking for a good book—if I can’t own a beautiful, historical Luger.

✨💖✨Anybody have any feedback on the Kindle version?

I have a 41/42 code mauser P08 Waa 135 on every part. Including the breakdown tool, holster & extra Mag. If I remember right" there were 40, 000 produced. It is in 98% condition. A small amount of holster wear on the tip of the bbl.

Not exactly on topic, but I received my copy of “Pistols of the Warlords” and it is absolutely wonderful! Well worth the wait.

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My opinion, excellent book. Great insight into Lugers after hitler came to power. Photography is also some of the best this old man has seen. Bought it, read it, learned a bit more about my G series. Very happy.

The QR video links would have been a great addition to Pistols of the Warlords, but only if they linked to obscure Chinese language videos that had nothing to do with anything. 😆

There are at least two additional reviews of this book that viewers/followers of this channel might want to read; one published in an online forum “WW2 Axis Handguns and Accessories,” and the other in the book review section at Amazon.

It seems that some fake WWII Lugers have made their way into this book. According to the seminal book by Gibson, the 13000 serial range 1944 and 1945 Krieghoffs stand out from earlier 1944 (below 12000 sn) production and from post War assembly. (See Gibson, page 43). It is also kind of suspicions that: 1. No 1945 dated Krieghoff Lugers has ever been reported in Europe, 2. All reported ones are in very good condition, and 3. there are no mention of such guns in the specialized literature before 1960. Some experts believe that the “1945 Krieghoff Luger” was faked by the same gunsmith in the USA.

I should add here that beside the good organization of the information (in tables) and the chapter on HKs the information in the book is just a brief (and incomplete) summary of what is already out there in the classic books on the subject and online.

What is really needed is a book on how to identify faked WWII Lugers for the sake of the new (and some not so new) collectors.

Dude those are sick man! I would really love to own a Walter p38,
Luger or any variation of the James Bond ones pk and ppk I think?

I wish there was a collectors book for the berthier rifles and carabines like this
but hey at least luger collectors are happy !

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Ok a Luger video, is it ok NOW that I ask about the RW Norton. 45 Luger..?

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Thank you for all you do

hi Ian! :D

I really found it funny when americans says "liberated" instead of conquered and pillaged. You americans really washed our history and replaced with your own version , because from our point of view, americans and soviets have destroyed most of our civilised Europe for their own gain .

Not patreon exclusive anymore?

Love Tom's post's on lugers and walther pp and ppks