The Luger

by Neil Grant

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 147281973X
• ISBN13: 9781472819734
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.4"