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Books on the Mauser
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:12 am
by DuncaninFrance
Can anyone recommend good books / reading on the Mauser rifle?
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:31 am
by ian27
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
As a general text
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:24 am
by Niner
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.
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:23 pm
by DuncaninFrance
"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
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:54 pm
by dhtaxi
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.
OH NO! Not that old cherry again!
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:37 am
by DuncaninFrance
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
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:27 am
by ian27
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
No chance!
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:39 pm
by DuncaninFrance
I can't even get a sparrow going cheep!
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:34 am
by Brithunter
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.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:09 am
by joseyclosey
