Mauser Military Rifle Markings, 2nd Edition

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Summary: full of errors
Review: Mr. Lapin translation are very inaccurate. I woudn't pay a dime for this book.

Rating:
Summary: Not what I expected at all
Review: This book contains much information I fear was included to justify a second edition, such as discussions of Thai and Islamic calendars, but fails to include a single photo of a rifle to illustrate where and how a marking might be found on a rifle. This is no book for a beginner looking for information on his rifle, but might assist a serious collector seeking marginal data.

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Summary: Not for beginning collectors
Review: This reviewer is new to the world of collecting military firearms and wanted to educate himself--especially regarding german mausers. Admittedly, this reviewer did not know the difference between a "byf" or a "dou" marking, or even where they might appear on the rifle. Unfortunately, this book is geared more towards experienced collectors, especially those who collect other than german mausers, and not novices. A picture (of which there are none) showing such basics as where the markings are located would have spoke a thousand words.