Books on the Mauser

Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:12 am

Can anyone recommend good books / reading on the Mauser rifle?

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ian27 · Post by **ian27** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:31 am

Duncan

There is a book called "Backbone of the Wehrmacht, The German K98K Rifle 1934-1935 by Richard D Law. I have heard conflicting reports on this book, some say that some of the information in the book is not totally accurate. Others say that it is as good as you will get on the K98. I am no expert and don't have the book, but I do intend to buy it. Richard D Law also did another book which concentrates on the sniper versions. No doubt there are other people on this board who will be able to give you better advice.

Regards

Ian

Post by **Niner** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:24 am

Mauser Military Rifles of the World by Robert Ball. Pictures and text, "the ultimate Mauser reference". Well, I don't know about "ultitmate", but at least it's possibly the best until he produces a third edition.

Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:23 pm

"Backbone of the Wehrmacht, The German K98K Rifle 1934-1945

Bloody hell Ian, cheapest is about £50 second hand!! Part II, Sniper is another £25!

The Robert Ball one is a bit better at about £20.

Going to save my dosh for ammo at the moment

dhtaxi · Post by **dhtaxi** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:54 pm

Good books on Mausers or any other mark tend to retail for good money.

Its the way of the world and the hobby we pursue I'm afraid. You could always give up drinking wine for a month that might cover it.

Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:37 am

You could always give up drinking wine for a month

WHAT!

You stupid boy Pike! A man has to have 2 interests in life just in case...............well, JUST IN CASE

ian27 · Post by **ian27** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:27 am

LOL Duncan, Dave is right, the best books on firearms always tend to be bloody expensive. I bid on a book called "The Webley Story" on ebay, it sold for £85. Keep checking ebay and you might find a second hand one going cheap.

Ian

Post by **DuncaninFrance** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:39 pm

I can't even get a sparrow going cheep!

Brithunter · Post by **Brithunter** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:34 am

Hi All,

Another is from Collector grade publications which is titled:-

Orignal Obendorf Sporting rifles

Which has quite a bit about the different Mauser military rifles and their development. Again not cheap but a good book with some wonderful factory information and photos.

joseyclosey · Post by **joseyclosey** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:09 am

I picked up this latest 3rd edition for £21.79 off Amazon.

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Joe

Books on the Mauser

Books on the Mauser

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OH NO! Not that old cherry again!

No chance!