| The manual listing was getting too long, so the reenacting/historical interest books now have their own web page. Click on Reenacting or on the button above to go there. Translated German Manuals are available for the MG42, MG34, MG08, MG08/15, MG13, MG15, RPD, PK Series, RPK, FG42, ZB26/30, ZB-37, G3, MP18/I, MP28/II, MP34, MP38/40, MP44, StG58, MKb42, AK47, AK74, DP, 98k, .22 Caliber Rifle, PPK, Flare Pistol, Luger, P38, Makarov, and UZI. There are now 10 repair manuals in English. For U.S. sales, the price you see is the total price - no extra postage, handling, or other charges. Foreign orders are welcome - contact me for a quote for the extra postage cost. U.S. postage is very reasonable. Personal or business checks, money orders, and Paypal are accepted for U.S. orders. Paypal or Western Union ONLY are accepted for foreign orders. For Paypal, send payment to me at: John@German<removethis>Manuals.com Take out the <removethis> - If I post my correct email address on here, I get spam from it being listed. If you want several manuals, a discount on postage may be available depending on weight (over 13 ounces). Contact me before ordering so I can weigh your order to see if it qualifies for a postage discount. Or, if you send too much money by check or Paypal, I'll refund your discount with your manual or to your Paypal account. Any business has to make a profit to stay in business, but fair is fair. The manual listing was getting a little confusing, especially with several manuals for the same gun, so I've put a few "Reference words" just above the price in each ad. Please use these reference words when ordering to avoid confusion about which manual you would like. The MG-42 Series (Includes the MG 1, MG 2, MG 3, MG42, MG 53, MG 74) MG 42 Armorer's Manual - WW2 Military Issue HDv 181/7 - Untersuchung und Instandsetzung des Infanteriegerätes, Teil 7 - Waffentechnisches Handbuch für MG42 - Inspection and Repair of the Infantry Devices, Part 7 - Weapon Technical Handbook for the MG42. I've had people asking for an armorer's manual for the MG42 for a long time. I knew there had to be one somewhere, and I finally got hold of it. With 34 illustrations in 140 pages, it's packed full of inspection and repair instructions for the Waffenmeister. This 1944 dated manual states that it is current to 4/1/1944 with all updates and revisions to that date. It's the only true German MG42 armorer's manual I've seen. This contains dimension drawings for making pressure plate, extractor, sightline and headspace gauges, other home-made tools, how to perform repairs and inspections, how to reinforce the stocks (including making and installing the not-often-seen straps on the corners of the wood stocks), and has many pages of tables on troubleshooting. Sighting in is explained in depth, and if it can go wrong, from cracks behind the Cam Piece to worn out parts, it's in here. The Contents page doesn't do justice to the actual contents. It also contains 7 pages on the operation and disassembly of the MG42 Lafette, and has a few pages of tables showing pin, rivet and coil spring dimensions. This manual is the most technically detailed manual for the MG42 available. Warning! This it is not an operator's manual. If you need basic information about how the MG42 functions, this is not the manual to get first. This manual assumes that you have a working knowledge of the MG42, and already know the names of the parts. It doesn't have pictures of how to wear the split strap, or assemble the bolt. A Waffenmeister would already know that. It was not written for an MG newbie who doesn't understand how the gun works. It is a manual for the person fixing the problems, not for the shooter. I emphasize this because I don't want someone buying it and being discouraged because the manual doesn't explain the basics the armorer would already know. Suggested prior reading includes the HDv 241, Merkblatt 41/18, and/or the HDv 216/6 as a minimum. Fully usable, stainless steel reproductions of the two gauges shown on page 20 of this manual are available for sale ($30 - See below). Please reference "HDv 181/7" on your order. $28 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. MG42 Tools Contents Page 18 Page 52 MG42 Gauges These gauges have been laser cut from stainless steel according to the dimension drawings on page 20 of the 1944 MG42 armorer's manual HDv 181/7. The pressure plate gauge checks the curve of the finger which guides the cartridge from the belt into the chamber. Hold it up against the pressure plate (the knob goes forward). If it doesn't match, correct the pressure plate till it does. The firing pin gauge has a Min. and Max. recess for checking the firing pin protrusion. Remove the bolt housing from the bolt head. Slide the bolt rollers to the outside, push the firing pin holder fully forward. Use the gauge to check how far the firing pin point sticks out. The little hook should slide under the extractor. If it doesn't, then a cartridge probably won't either and there's a problem. The slot with the rounded bottom is for checking the contour of the firing pin point. I guess it's for when you need glasses and don't have them, so you can see if the point is deformed. See what others have to say about these gauges 1/16" thick stainless steel, laser engraved as shown. $30 for the set - includes U.S. first class postage. Foreign sales are OK, postage is at actual cost. Email for the cost of postage. MG42 Gauges MG 42 Operator's Manual - Military Issue PDV 918 - Maschinengewehr, 7.62 x 51 - This 76 page manual dates from the 1960-70 era according to an email I've received. It was retired from service in 1990. It's for the MG 1, which was the post war production model of the weapon in 7.62 x 51 (.308), and the MG 2, which was the MG42 converted to 7.62 x 51. If you're building a semi-auto or bought a parts kit, this one is for you. This manual shows exploded diagrams of all the parts, pins, springs, little pieces, big pieces, rivets, and screws that make the MG. Exploded parts pictures include the grip with trigger and safety, muzzle booster and front sight with detent levers, rear sight assembly, bolt, barrel change door, top cover, charging handle, recuperator, stock, bipod, and buffer. This manual will let you know what it is you have in your parts kit, where it goes, and what's missing. It also explains how the weapon works, and has 5 pages on stoppages. I hate to keep saying it, but if you like the MG 42 / MG1 / MG2 / MG3 series, this is another must have manual. It's the only manual with the exploded diagrams of every part, not just a parts list with a chart. Page 24 below shows one exploded diagram. The others are the same style. Please reference "PDV 918" on your order. $20 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents 1 Page 24 Page 38 MG 42 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue H.Dv. 241 - Ausbildungsvorschrift für das MG. 42 als le. u. s. MG. (Waffenausbildung) - Instruction Manual for the MG. 42 as a light and heavy MG. (Weapon Training). This is a fine, late war manual, dated Sept. 15, 1944. Originally 144 pages in a pocket size book, it's reformatted to 112 larger pages with a larger type size to make it easier to read. 170 pictures, with excellent details that aren't in any of the other translated manuals. This even shows how to use the Extractor Changer tool, and has an excellent section about stoppages (jams), causes and clearing. This is another must have MG-42 manual. This manual leans more to educating the operator about how to maintain and care for the MG in real-world/combat situations. The H.Dv. 216/6 manual has more about how the weapon technically operates (recuperator, recoil booster, bolt functions, feed, etc.). They don't overlap too much - both together would be an excellent choice. If you need exploded diagrams of all parts, then PDV 918 (above) is for you. According to page 2 of this manual, the manual Merkblatt 41/18 was also to be in effect when this manual was issued. The Merkblatt 41/18 manual ($14) is listed below. Please reference "HDv 241" on your order. $25 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 46 Page 51 Page 74 Page 100 MG 42 Operator's Manual - 1956 Military Issue H.Dv. 216/6 – Das Maschinengewehr 42, for the M.G. 42, translated to English. This manual was published in 1956. Part I has many graphics showing the complete disassembly and assembly of the MG42, right down to taking the cocking handle out and detailed assembly of the bolt, including the spring-loaded bolt catch. It also has information about the different nozzle sizes required for 8mm and NATO 7.62 ammunition, and 7.62 cartridge data. It contains a very detailed description of the sequence of operation, including full graphics of how the recoil booster, recuperator, trigger, and bolt function in detail. This single volume has a Part I and Part II. Part II contains a full parts list, and many diagrams of the sub-assemblies and individual parts. Part I - 80 pages, Part II - 40 pages, 120 pages total. If you're only going to get one of my translated MG42 manuals, this should be it so that you can fully understand the sequence of operation. The MG42 is a complicated weapon that demands understanding to operate successfully, and this manual explains how it all works. For the owner of an MG42 in either semi or full-auto, I consider this manual to be a must have. If you're building a semi-auto MG42 or have a parts kit, PDV 918 (above) should also be one of your choices. Please reference "HDv 216/6" on your order. $24 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 31 Page 49 Page 51 Page 55 MG 42 Operator's Manual - WW2 German Issue It seems that I printed several 1943 Merkblatt 41/18 manuals (a few years ago) using the wrong computer file, which was a 1st step translation of the manual, not the final version. If anyone has this early version of this manual, (recognized by the manual having 55 pages and the fact that it doesn't make much sense in a lot of places), please send it back to me and I'll replace it with the newer 1944 version (listed below). There will be no charge for the replacement manual (not even postage). I apologize for my error. Merkblatt 41/18 - Anleitung für die handhabung und Bedienung des M.G. 42 als leichtes und schweres Maschinengewehr - Instruction for the Handling and Operation of the M.G. 42 as a light and heavy Machinegun. The first edition of this manual was dated March 15, 1943. It was a good manual and did contain information that wasn't found in any of the other manuals, but the odd thing about it was that there were no pictures. I recently found the 1944 edition of this same manual. The difference between the two was some updated text, and the addition of nine pictures. This revised manual is very informative about the operation, use, and care of the M.G. 42, and the early pictures show the muzzle brake (not the later flash hider). The muzzle brake is not mentioned in the text, but is shown in the pictures of the gun. This also contains troubleshooting tables, while the overshooting tables are in the Appendices. Paperback, 8.5"h x 5.5"w, 56 pages. An original wartime manual. Please reference "Merkblatt 41/18" on your order. $14 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents 1 Pages 11 & 46 MG 42 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue D166/1 - Maschinengewehr 42, The M.G. 42, Description, Operation, and Care. Sept. 2, 1943. Paperback, 56 pages with all the basics for the MG 42 user, several pictures of the various mounts, full parts breakdowns, and a complete parts list with even the wire sizes of the springs, and diagrams listing the individual parts. An original wartime manual. This one is worth buying just for the parts listings and spring sizes. Please reference "D 166/1" on your order. $15 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents 1 Contents 2 Page 22 Page 29 Page 42 MG 42 Indirect Aiming Manual - WW2 German Issue Das indirekte Richten der schweren Maschinengewehre - Indirect Aiming of the heavy Machinegun. We all knew the MGZ and MGZ 40 telescopic sights could do a lot more than just aim at the target. This manual explains the need for the telescopic sight to pivot fully around and how that is used for indirect fire. It's not specifically written as an MGZ manual, but a lot of questions are answered about the extra capabilities the lafette mounted scopes have. This manual also gives some detail about how to set up the searching fire mechanism, how the aiming circle is used and set up, how to use the measuring triangle (the complicated aluminum double disk device with extended legs) for plotting, aiming stakes, and the deckungswinkelmesser (cover slope measurer). The most interesting moment was when I realized how the meßdreieck (aluminum measuring triangle) actually works. What a neat piece of equipment: Algebra can be used to find the length of the other two sides of a triangle if you know the length of one side and two angles. I used to do that in my high school math class. The measuring triangle is a triangulation slide rule, made for determining the distance to the target for precise ranging by using an aiming circle and an MGZ to determine two angles, and measuring one side by stepping it off or using the distance measurer. About 8.5" H x 7" W. As the manual lays open, the left page has two descriptions which are associated with the two illustrations on the right page. There are 86 illustrations. 92 pages total. Please reference "Indirect Aiming" on your order. $20 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents Figures 27-28 Figures 31-32 MG 42 Lafette Operator's Manual See MG34 Lafette manual below - Other than the way the gun itself is mounted, they're the same Lafette. The wartime MG34 Lafette manual was used for the MG42 Lafette. Later MG42 manuals refer the reader to the MG34 Lafette manual as there was no separate MG42 Lafette manual issued. MG 74 Operator's Manual - Modern Austrian Military Issue Ausbildungsvorschrift für das Bundesheer - Instruction Manual for the Federal Army. The MG 74 is the Austrian version of the MG 42. There are some differences, namely the bolt and sights, and a special trigger group that allows single fire. The Lafette mount is quite a unique piece of hardware too. It's all explained in this 1978 dated military issued manual. 120 pages, plus a fold-out picture in the back. Please reference "MG74" on your order. $20 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 23 Page 102 MG 3 Operator's Manual - Modern Military Issue ZDv 3/14 - Das Maschinengewehr MG3 - This is the most detailed and extensive manual available for the MG3, which is the direct descendant of the MG42. 204 pages, 8 pages with color diagrams showing the operation of the feed, bolt, and trigger assemblies, with many illustrations showing usage, proper carry technique, how the belt loader works, how to use the AA tripod, the ring mount and the air/ground mount for vehicles, the field lafette, how to conduct inspections, how to use the night vision and infra-red scopes, how to use the shell extractor tool for removing ruptured and stuck cases... you get the idea. See the table of contents for a full listing. This manual is 7/16" (1.1 cm) thick, and is the most comprehensive manual available. Includes 3 fold-out pages. All graphics are copied from the original manual, and are as clear as the original (I bought the original to translate), which was in service and updated until 1990. An outstanding value, this manual also covers the MG3 plastic drum and clip-on belt box, the modern feed tray, the blank firing device and training cartridge device. All these accessories are available on the surplus market for this gun. The Germans left nothing to question about the MG 3 with this manual. Please reference "ZDv 3/14" on your order. $32 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 25 Page 34 Page 119 Page 126 MG 3 / 3A1 Operator's Manual - Modern Military Issue Maschinengewehr MG 3 und MG 3A1 - Machinegun MG 3 and MG 3A1. The Bundswehr Manual from April 1971 with updates to 1975. Paperback, 96 pages with operation and description of use, disassembly, maintenance, and sub-assemblies, with over 100 diagrams. This is a translation of the original manual for the MG 3 and MG 3 A1 belt fed machine gun, as published and used by the German Armed Forces. The A1 is the designation for the coaxial and remote mounted MG, mounted without the shoulder stock. This explains the receiver and barrel markings, the proper use of the aircraft defense sight, and has 6 pages on the belt loader, as well as the usual disassembly/assembly text and pictures. It has some duplication of the other manuals (naturally), but there are a lot of modern details that aren't in the earlier translations. It also shows the spring-loaded feed pin on the bolt and how to disassemble it. This manual is the mate to the next two manuals below (Lafette and Optics). Buy the MG3 machinegun manual, the MG3 Lafette manual, and the large Optics manual together for $40 ($3 postage savings). Please reference "MG3/3A1" on your order. $20 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents 1 Page 6 Page 18 MG 3 / 3A1 Repair Manual - Modern Military Issue Maschinengewehr MG 3 und MG 3A1 - Machinegun MG 3 and MG 3A1. The mate to the above manual, this is a Troop and Field Repair Manual, dated 2001, 56 pages. If you need a manual with exploded diagrams for your parts kit, PDV 918 above is better, but this has many exploded parts diagrams in it too. If you need one to explain the lower level repairs such as how to change the bolt rollers (the easy way), adjust the sights, how the trigger, stock, and sight assemblies go together, how to use the recoil spring strength tester, the bore erosion gauge, MG3 combination tool, and the Receiver Repair Tool Kit from RTG MG Parts, this is the one. It also shows several special tools for working on the MG 3, which is of course, the modern version of the MG42. This manual isn't as high-end as the wartime dated armorer's manual (above), but it still has enough details to make this a valuable source for knowing how to repair the MG. This manual will be particularly useful if you have any of the 3 tool kits the German armorer used for working on the MG3. Please reference "MG3 Repair" on your order. $16 – includes U.S. first class postage. Cover Contents Page 7 Pages 18-19 MG 3 Night Vision Scope Operator's Manual - Modern Military Issue TDv 5855/013-13 - Bildverstarker-Zielfernrohr für Handwaffen FERO-Z51 ZUB - Night Vision Telescopic Sight for Hand Weapons. This is the manual for the recently imported German night vision scope for the MG3 machinegun, G3 rifle, and Panzerbüsche 84. I'm working on the English translation now - It will be ready by December 10. Please reference "Night Vision Scope" on your order. $21 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Page 1 Page 22 Page 59 MG 3 Lafette Operator's Manual - Modern Military Issue MG 3 Lafette - Bundeswehr M.G. 3 Ground Tripod. The actual name of "tripod" refers to the anti-aircraft (light) tripod used to shoot when standing up. This is the heavy ground tripod, often found with optics and the battery box. July 1971 with updates to 1988. Paperback, 50 pages with operation and description of use, maintenance, and sub-assembly diagrams. This is a translation of the original German manual for all the M.G. 3 tripods that have been imported and adapted to other weapons besides the M.G. 42, such as the Browning 1919A4. Optics are not included in this manual (see below). If you'd like to see a picture of the English language label for inside the Battery Box for the lighting accessory, click Here. Please reference "MG3 Lafette" on your order. $17 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents 1 Contents 2 Contents 3 Page 6 Page 17 Page 19 MG 3 Lafette Repair Manual - Modern Military Issue This is the mate to the above manual. This one has exploded diagrams and shows each part. It's sitting here waiting to be translated, but I've had so many good other manuals to work on, this one has been moved to the bottom of the pile. It will be done, eventually, I just can't say when right now. MG 3 Lafette Optics Manual (Large) - Modern Military Issue MG 1 / MG 3 Lafette Optics TDv 1240/034-13 - This March 1986 dated, military issue manual is referenced in the above Lafette manual on page iii. Originally 60+ pages with a lot of wasted space and blank pages, it has been reformatted to 40 pages with all the original text and illustrations. It took me 3 years of searching to find this manual. It is not to be confused with the much smaller manual (listed below). If you have one of these fine scopes, this is the manual that explains the ranging reticle and how to care for your optics. 40 pages, paperback. If you'd like to see a picture of the English version of the Battery Box label for the lighting accessory, click Here. Please reference "MG3 Optics (Large)" on your order. $12 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 14 MG 3 Lafette Optics Manual (Small) - Modern Commercial Publication MG 1 / MG 3 Lafette Optics - This is a reprint of the original English language Hensoldt manual. I didn’t translate this one – I didn’t have to. This is the factory issued manual for the periscope-type optics that come with the MG3 Lafette (the manual for the tripod itself is listed above). It's not exactly the most detailed manual I've ever seen, but it's the one issued in English by Hensoldt. 18 pages, paperback. Please reference "MG3 Optics (Small)" on your order. $6 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 9 Page 16 MG 34/42 Pre-firing Inspection Manual - WW2 Military Issue Merkblatt 25b/34 - Richtlinien für Überprüfung von Waffe und Ausbildungsstand am M.G. 34 und 42 - Guidelines for Inspection of the Weapon and Effectiveness of Teaching about the M.G. 34 and 42. Dated 1944. Not extremely detailed as this is not a full manual. It does contain the basics to check for with the 34 and 42 before firing, and has a question and answer section at the back to make sure the student understands the basics. Contains a good version of the "Twelve Commandments for the M.G. Shooter". 19 pages of text, no pictures. 8.5"H x 5.5"W. A good supplement, but not a replacement for a fully detailed manual. Priced accordingly. Please reference "Merkblatt 25b/34" on your order. $5 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents MG 42 Picture Manual for the Glass Slide Instruction Series - WW2 Military Issue Bildheft 142a, Bildheft 142b, Bildheft 142c, Das M.G. 42 - Picture Book 142a, 142b, and 142c, The M.G. 42. This is three manuals combined into one volume, showing the main assemblies of the gun, what happens inside the gun during loading and shooting, and how to inspect the MG in preparation for shooting. Originally issued as three separate manuals, each had the same format of two captions on the left page as the book lays open, with the corresponding pictures (no line drawings) on the right page (two captions with pictures for each pair of pages). Shortly after the adoption of the MG42, a muzzle brake (replacing the flash suppressor) was issued for it. The muzzle brake was delivered in very limited quantities, and nobody seems to have one today, but Bildheft 142a from 1943 has clear pictures of the muzzle brake on the MG42, and a great close-up exploded-view picture showing how it's made, attached, and what's inside. The Germans had a sets of slides they'd show to the troops for training on the MG42. These manuals were made to go along with the A, B, and C series of the training slide show sets, and are about the same as the slide show except on paper. The picture on page 19 (below) shows the muzzle brake on the MG. Page 15 (not below) shows a close-up of the brake disassembled. I first translated manual 142a of this series, and since then I have found volumes 142b and 142c. They've now been combined into one manual. For anyone who bought the 142a (only) version, I'll accept its return as a trade-in for $5 credit on the new manual containing all three volumes. In other words, I'll allow full credit for the older manual (less postage). Send the old manual to me with $12, and I'll send you the new manual. 100 pages, paperback, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Please reference "Bildheft 142abc" on your order. $17 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Covers Cover Pages 18-19 The MG-34 MG 34 Inspection and Repair Manual - WW2 Military Issue HDv 181/6 - Untersuchung und Instandsetzung des Infanteriegerätes, Teil 6 - Inspection and Repair of the Infantry Devices, Part 6 - Inspection and Repair of the MG34. Dated Aug. 1, 1941 with 40 pages, no pictures, all text about the repair and maintenance of the MG34. It's not as extensively detailed as the MG42 armorer's manual, but this is the only manual I've found for repairing the MG34. This explains how to keep the MG34 running, what goes wrong, and how to fix it. There seems to have been two levels for repairing the MG34. This manual covers the less technical gun mechanic level, explaining maintenance that would be done in the local gun workshop. Guns needing repairs that are beyond the scope of this manual were to be sent in to the "Authorized Army Field Troop Repair Workshop". If that didn't fix it, the gun went back to the manufacturer. This manual does cover most of the common repairs for the MG34, including spring tension specs for the recoil and firing pin springs, and the repairs for the most common problems. The first 7 pages are a general explanation of procedures, most of the remainder of the manual is a table detailing causes, remedies, and specs for the repairs. This manual contains information that simply isn't in any other manual, and is without a doubt worth the purchase price. Warning! As with the MG42 repair manual (above), this manual assumes you have a working knowledge of the MG34 and know the names of the parts and how it all goes together. This MG34 repair manual does not have information about how to disassemble and assemble the MG34, or how the gun operates. A gun mechanic would already know the basics, so they're not included. If you aren't already experienced and familiar with the MG34 and its operation, this should not be a first manual. Recommended prior reading is the D 124/1 (below), since that manual has pictures and names of all the parts in the MG34, and explains the basics. Please reference "HDv 181/6" on your order. $15 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 17 MG 34 Operator's Manual - WW2 era Commercial Publication M.G. 34 Butz Manual - 1942 Edition. Paperback, 212 pages. The famous MG 34 Butz manual, translated into English. If you're a fan of the M.G. 34, this is the manual to have. Myrvang’s MG34/MG42 book dedicates 12 pages to telling you some of the contents of this manual. Now you can enjoy the entire book. Originally in small format with 240 pages, I've reformatted it to a larger size page to make it easier to read. This manual contains all the original text and graphics. Optics are not included in this manual other than pictures detailing the parts. Please look at the contents pages - there's too much to list in this ad. The original German book is for sale on the Militaria page. Please reference "MG34 Butz" on your order. $33 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents 1 Contents 2 Contents 3 Pages 15 - 16 Pages 34 - 35 Page 102 MG 34 WaTafel Manual - WW2 German Issue Wa 32/33 - The M.G. 34 in Pictures. German soldiers could buy (with their own money) small 4 to 12 page fold-up booklets which would give a general overview of a particular subject or weapon. These were called Waffentafeln (weapons tables), or Ausbildungtafeln (instruction tables) and were identified by "Wa" or other letters depending on subject, and the number of the booklet. There are 74 of them that I have been able to identify, and I've collected about 60 of those so far. These are printed entirely on 67 lb. paper, the same weight as the cover paper on the other manuals. They're brief and informative booklets, but not a replacement for a full manual. This one is 7 pages. Try one and see. Please reference "MG34 Wa 32/33" on your order. $4 – includes U.S. first class postage. After the first Tafeln, each additional one (mix or match subjects) is $3.00 because of the postage savings. More Tafeln will become available as time allows. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Listing of all Tables MG 34 Picture Manual for the Glass Slide Instruction Series - WW2 Military Issue Das M.G. 34. Volume 3. For Glass Slide Series 131c. Movements in the weapon during loading and shooting. This booklet is the same format as the MG 42 glass slide series listed above. The complicated design and method of operation of the MG34 has been a mystery to many people, myself included. This 51 page manual was written to accompany the slide show which fully explains the details of each step of loading and firing, with 42 pictures and captions of each step of how the gun works. This includes cutaway views, details of how the trigger system works (this does not contain anything for the variable rate trigger, however), and all the motions inside the gun including the bolt catch. THIS is the manual you want if you want to know how the MG34 works inside. None of the other manuals have the details like this one. Please reference "MG34 Glass Slide" on your order. $13 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Page 34-25 Page 38-39 MG 34 Picture Book - WW2 Military Issue Bildtafeln des M.G. 34 - Pictures of the M.G. 34. This 1943 dated booklet contains the cutaway views showing the operation of the M. G., and what happens during stoppages (jams). Contains 8 line drawings and 2 pages of ads that were at the back of the original booklet. Paperback, 11 pages. An original wartime manual. Please reference "Bildtafeln MG34" on your order. $5 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Page 4 MG 34 Operator's Manual - Pre WW2 Military Issue D 127/1 - Anleitung für die Bedienung und Verwendung des M.G.34 - Instruction for the Operation and Use of the M.G. 34. This is a 1936 dated manual for the MG-34. The double drum magazine for the MG34 was still in common use at this time, and a little information is included about it. There isn't a lot of information about the gun itself covered in this manual that isn't cover in the later manuals that I've done. This manual does show the bicycle mountings used for the MG and Lafette, as well as arrangements for carrying on motorcycles and how the horses are to be packed with equipment, and has lots of previously unseen pictures contained in 94 pages. Please reference "D 127/1" on your order. $19 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents 1 Contents 2 Page 28 Page 75 Page 84 MG 34 Operator's Manual - Pre-WW2 Military Issue D 127/2 - Anleitung für die Bedienung und Verwendung des M.G.34 - Instruction for the Operation and Use of the M.G. 34. This is the January 1937 mate to the D 127/1 manual above. This manual has information about operation of the telescopic sight, the Lafette, what the M.G. squad members carry, their functions for supporting the M.G., and lists of contents which are taken along on the march. Interesting reading with some good pictures contained in 80 pages. Please reference "D 127/2" on your order. $17 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents 1 Contents 2 Page 16 Page 31 Page 66 MG 34 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue D 124/1 - Maschinengewehr M.G. 34, Description, Operation and Care. Sept. 1, 1943. This manual is the mate to the M.G. 34 Lafette manual below. A very detailed manual about how the machinegun works, showing and naming individual parts, accessories, and mounts. Paperback, 56 pages, with parts diagrams and list. An original wartime manual. Please reference "D 124/1" on your order. $16 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 24 Page 43 MG 34 and MG 42 Lafette Manual - WW2 Military Issue D 124/2 - The Maschinengewehr M.G. 34 Lafette 34. The Ground Tripod, Description, Operation and Care. March 5, 1943. Complete description and operation of the ground tripod including the setup and mechanics of the Searching Fire Device. Optics are not included in this manual. Paperback, 44 pages. An original wartime manual. This Lafette (ground mount) is the same as for the MG42, with the exception of how the weapon is mounted to the Tripod. According to the 1944 MG42 armorer's manual (above), there wasn't a separate MG42 Lafette manual, this MG34 Lafette manual was the only one issued and was to be referred to for the MG42 Lafette. The searching fire device and Lafette is the same for both the 34 and 42 Lafette and its operation is detailed in this manual. Please reference "D 124/2" on your order. $16 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents 1 Contents 2 Page 27 Pages 38-39 MG34 Indirect Aiming Manual See the MG42 section Other Machineguns (Includes the MG-08, MG-08/15, MG-15, MG-13, RPD, PK series, and the RPK) MG 08 Operator's Manual - Schmitt Das Maschinengewehr Gerät (MG 08) mit allen Neuerungen - The Machinegun Device (MG 08) with all Improvements - This private purchase manual (Soldiers were often expected to purchase many of their own manuals with their own pay) was published by Schmitt, exclusively for the MG-08. It is not a combined manual with the MG-08/15, and as such, has details for the 08 that aren't in the other manuals. It is 116 pages, with 5 tables (fold-outs) at the end. Four fold-outs are black and white, two of them are over 16" long, and the color picture has been divided into two pictures on separate sheets so that the full 25" picture size could be represented without reducing the overall size. This color picture has the part names of the MG in both German and English (on the color table only). Splitting the long color picture saved $2 in printing costs, and the price of this manual has been reduced by $2 from the previous, single page picture version. Table one (the color picture) is shown below as a single picture, Table 2 is a cutaway of the right side of the gun, Table 3 is a cutaway of the left side, Table 4 is the Sled, and Table 5 is the Tripod. The Germans loved putting fold-out pages in their manuals, and these pictures were so good that I couldn't bring myself to crop or shrink the pictures. All 5 tables are their full, original size, and the Table 1 that was originally in color, has been reproduced in color for this manual. This operator/training manual explains the MG in detail, with 47 illustrations within the text. Order this manual with the Hemmungen (Stoppages) manual below and the Bildliche manual below that, and get all three for $38. If you like the MG-08, this one is required reading. Dated 1934, about 8-1/2" High x 5-1/2" Wide. Please reference "Schmitt MG08 with Improvements" on your order. $26 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Pages 30 & 31 Pages 54 & 55 Photo of Table 1 MG 08 Stoppages Manual - WW1 Commercial Publication Zusammenstellung der Hemmungen an M.G. 08 (und 08/15) - Compilation of Stoppages for the MG 08 (and 08/15). - This is a 1917 dated manual listing the causes, symptoms and remedies for jams of all types for the classic 08 and 08/15 machineguns. Paperback, 21 pages, 8-1/2" High x 5-1/2" Wide. The picture of Page 5 is typical of the whole booklet. Please reference "MG08 Stoppages" on your order. $6 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Page 5 MG 08 Parts Manual - Between Wars Military Issue Bildliche Darstellungen zum M.G. 08 und l.M.G. 08. - Figurative Representations of the M.G. 08 and l.M.G. 08. This is a parts listing of the M.G.08 which was army issued and used for ordering parts by referencing the names of the parts pictured at the back of the manual. This manual contains the original German name, and right under it is the English translation. Best guess for a date on this manual is the late 1920s. This has 25 pages of parts listings (counting both English and German), and 13 pages of parts pictures. Paperback, 44 pages, 8- 1/2" High x 5-1/2" Wide. Please reference "MG08 Parts" on your order. $9 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Page 16 MG 08 Illustrated Operator's Manual - Between Wars Commercial Publication S.M.G. Bilderbuch - Heavy Machinegun Picture Book. This is a 1931 dated commercially produced manual for the students of the MG08. It contains 73 illustrations, each with a caption or explanation, plus an appendix. Calling this a picture book is a little misleading, though that is the actual title of the book. This is an operator's manual with lots of great pictures showing each step of operation, with a description of each picture to explain the motions shown in the picture. It isn't just a book full of "look at the pretty gun" pictures. Originally printed at about 4"High x 6-1/2"Wide, this book has been reformatted to include two pictures on each page instead of one, and enlarged to a printed size of 8-1/2"High x 7"Wide with 80 pages. This makes the book much easier to print, and easier means cheaper for the buyer. This manual has excellent pictures on disassembly, clearing stoppages, changing the barrel, and using the ruptured case extractor among others. Some of the pictures in this manual were used in Dolf Goldsmith's fine book "The Devil's Paintbrush - Sir Hiram Maxim's Gun". This is an excellent quality reproduction of a very rare manual, now in English. Please reference "MG08 Picture Book" on your order. $17 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Figures 25-26 MG 08 Shooting Stands (Gun Mount) Manual - Between Wars Military Issue H.Dv. 368, Heft 1b - Die Schießgestelle für Die MG 08 - H.Dv. 368, Volume 1b - Shooting Stands for the MG 08. This manual has details of the construction and use of the shooting stands for the MG 08, including the sled, extension tube for shooting at aircraft, the tripod, and the auxiliary mount which was used on the ground or attached to a tree stump or post. 59 pages, with 34 very clear and detailed pictures and illustrations, about 8.5" High x 5.5" Wide. Please reference "MG08 Shooting Stands" on your order. $16 – includes U.S. first class postage. Original Cover Inside Page Cover Contents Pages 8-9 Page 33 Pages 56-57 MG 08/15 - 08/18 Operator's Manual - Between Wars Military Issue H.Dv. 368, Heft 2 - Die Maschinengewehr 08/15 und 08/18 mit Schießgestellen - H.Dv. 368, Vol. 2 - The Machinegun 08/15 and 08/18 with Shooting Stands - This Army issue manual (H.Dv. stands for Heeres Dienstvorschrift, or Army Instruction Manual) has tons of information about this fine old German classic. This manual covers the MG in great detail with 129 pages and includes 80 pictures. Check the Contents page link below to see the MG08/15 section. The air cooled MG 08/18 is covered as well, with differences from the water cooled 08/15 detailed in its own section. Disassembly, assembly, operation, construction, stoppages, operation of the Lock 08 and Lock 16, and more. A very thorough manual. Dated 1935, about 8-1/2" High x 5-1/2" Wide. Please reference "HDv 368" on your order. $27 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Pages 36 & 37 Pages 62 & 63 Pages 94 & 95 MG 08/15 - 08/18 Operator's Manual - Denckler Denckler Manual - Handbuch für den l.M.G. Unterricht - Handbook for the light Machine Gun Instruction. This 103 page manual is for the MG-08 15/18 water and air cooled classic M.G. from the Great War and World War II. As part of the well known Denckler series of manuals, it contains a full description of operation, disassembly, the Lock 08 and 16, with 13 pages devoted to the causes and clearance of stoppages. 46 pictures and 1 table. Dated 1935, about 8-1/2" High x 5-1/2" Wide. Please reference "MG08 Denckler" on your order. $23 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 37 Page 67 Page 103 MG 08/15 Illustrated Operator's Manual - Between Wars Commercial Publication L.M.G. Bilderbuch - Light Machinegun Picture Book. This is a 1933 dated commercially produced manual for the MG08/15, in the same format as the above picture manual for the MG 08. It contains 77 pictures, each with a caption or explanation, plus an appendix for each Chapter. Even though the actual title of this book is a "picture" book, a better description would be that it is a very well illustrated operator's manual. This instruction manual has lots of great pictures showing each step of operation, with a description of each picture to explain the contents of the picture. It isn't just a book full of pictures, rather it is an operator's manual, with a heavy emphasis on illustrating the steps explained. Originally printed at about 4"High x 6-1/2"Wide, this book has been reformatted to include two pictures on each page instead of one, and enlarged to a printed size of 8-1/2"High x 7"Wide with 86 pages. This manual has excellent pictures on disassembly, clearing stoppages, changing the barrel, and loading from the Drum Magazine. This is an excellent quality reproduction of a very rare manual ( I bought the only one I've ever seen), now in English. Please reference "MG08/15 Picture Book" on your order. $17 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Original Cover Figures 29-30 Figures 35-36 MG 08/15 and LMG 08/15 Parts Manual - WW1 Military Issue Bildliche Darstellungen zum MG 08/15, LMG 08/15, und zum Gurtfüller. - Figurative Representations of the MG 08/15 and LMG 08/15, and for the Belt Filler. While the title technically translates to "figurative representations", the illustrations in the manual are actually photographs of each part. This is a 1918 dated parts listing for the MG 08/15 which was army issued and used for ordering parts by referencing the names of the parts as pictured in the manual. It was made specifically for the MG 08/15 and LMG 08/15, with the different parts noted for each gun. It even has the sizes (length, diameter, and head style) of all the rivets. A very nicely detailed manual. As with the MG 08 manual, this manual contains the original German name, and right under it is the English translation. Paperback, 35 pages, 8-1/2" High x 5-1/2" Wide. Please reference "MG08/15 Parts" on your order. $9 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Page 16 Original Cover MG 15 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue L. Dv. 110/1 - Beschreibung und Bedienungsvorschrift für das M.G. 15 - Description and Operating Instructions for the M.G. 15. This 1939 dated manual is a translation of the 129 page Luftwaffe manual for the M.G. 15 air-cooled machine gun. Chapter One covers the M.G. itself, Chapter Two is about the Sight Assemblies, Chapter Three is all about the double drum (DT 15), Chapter Four covers the Tool Pouches, Shell Sack, Shell Tube, and Cartridge Remover, Chapter Five is about the Armorer's Tool Box, Transport, Parts, Storage, and Barrel Boxes, and Chapter Six covers the stock and ground use accessories. Includes 3 cutaway drawings and dozens of pictures. Please reference "LDv 110/1" on your order. $28 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Page 23 Page 31 Page 71 MG 13 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue D. 130 - Gebrauchsanleitung für M.G. 13 (Dreyse) - Instructions for Use for the M.G. 13 (Dreyse). This is a 1933 dated army issue manual containing 51 sets of text/pictures (text on the left page, picture on the right), with a chapter on the sequence of operation and stoppages. 132 pages, about 4-1/4" High x 6-3/4" Wide. Please reference "D 130" on your order. $14 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Figure 13 Figure 14 MG 13 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue I have a very nice MG13 manual (HDv 369 from 1942), with 75 pages and pictures in the back showing all the parts. This manual shows much more detail than the above manual. If there is enough interest, I'll translate it. Let me know. RPD Operator's Manual - East German Issue Anleitung für das 7.62-mm Degtyarev Leicht Maschinengewehr (RPD) -Instruction for the 7.62-mm Degtyarev Light Machinegun (RPD). This is an 80 page translation of an East German manual for the RPD belt fed machinegun. This is a very informative manual showing disassembly, adjustments, operation, and troubleshooting of this uniquely designed squad weapon. Please reference "RPD Operator" on your order. $22 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 10 Page 29 RPD Repair Manual - East German Issue DV 40/12 Instandsetzungsvorschrift für das 7.62 leichte Maschinengewehr D - Repair Manual for the 7.62 light Machinegun D (RPD). The East German RPD repair (armorer's) manual: 100 pages, dated 1960 with 130 illustrations for the examination, diagnosis, and repair of this light machinegun. As is typical with the East German repair manuals, there are lots of dimensions on the drawings of the individual parts, even listing the type of steel and Rockwell hardness, rivet and spring dimensions with charts for hardening temperatures, and how to make many of the small parts (including springs) when they're not available from the warehouse. Lots of serious details are in this Armorer's repair manual. Please reference "RPD Repair" on your order. $23 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents Pages 46-47 Pages 96-97 DP/DPM/DT/DTM Repair Manual - East German Issue DV-40/4 Anleitung zur Instansetzung leichter Maschinenengewehr 7.62 mm "DP und "DPM", Panzermaschinengwehr 7.62 "DT" und "DTM" - Instructions for the Repair of light Machinegun 7.62 mm DP and DPM, Panzer Machinegun 7.62 DT and DTM. Yes, this is for the Russian, flat pan magazine machine gun. In the typical German way, this 1956 manual has an in-depth trouble shooting guide, detailed instructions on repairs, many parts drawings with dimensions, and details about the examination and repair of both the early WWII DP, and the later DPM (modernized) versions with the pistol grip. It also includes many dimensioned drawing of tools for repairing the DP/DPM/DT/DTM series. This manual was published in such a limited number, that the cover even has a serial number for the manual (01205). 207 pages 8.5"W x 5.5H, with three fold-out diagrams in the back. I'm still looking for the DP operator's manual - anyone? $34 - includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 45 Page 111 Page 155 PK (sMG-K) Operator's Manual - East German Issue DV-20/18 - Ausbildungsvorschrift zum schweren Maschinengewehr (sMG-K) - Service Manual 20/18 - Instruction Manual for the heavy Machinegun (heavy Machine Gun-Kalashnikov). This operator's manual, originally produced by the Deutsche Demokratische Republik (East Germany), is dated from 1967 and is now in English with 104 pages of operation,disassembly, assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the widely sold Pulemyot Kalashnikova belt- fed heavy machinegun. This MG, with its uniquely designed feed system, sheet metal receiver, and quick-change barrel, was designed by Mikhail T. Kalashnikov (who else?) and is still a common choice in the light and heavy MG role for the communist bloc countries and the Middle East. Please reference "DV 20/18" on your order. $23 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Page 155 Contents Page 7 Page 25 Page 31 PK, PKS, PKT and PKB Armorer's Manual - East German Issue 7.62 mm schweres Maschinengewehr PK, PKS, PKT and PKB Instandsetzung -7.62 mm heavy Machinegun PK, PKS, PKT and PKB Repair. This is a 164 page translation of an East German manual for the PK series of belt fed machineguns. The first 55 pages contain text and tables explaining the PK machinegun and its inspection, troubleshooting, and repair, but the exceptional part of this manual is the section of detailed drawings with specifications of the internal parts. Everything is in there, right down to the rivet, pin, and spring specifications, sear height, adjusting the belt feed, and a whole lot more, with 221 drawings of the parts with dimensions and tolerances needed to properly repair this classic Kalashnikov-designed communist bloc MG which can be found in service world wide. One fold-out page at the rear of the book is a 16" view of the MG with parts listed, the other is a 13" view of the PK Lafette ground mount. This manual was originally 200+ pages, with lots of wasted space on the pictures pages. This manual contains all the text and graphics of the original A 050/1/545 East German maintenance manual. Warning! If you're looking for general operating information for this MG, this is NOT the manual to get. Someone using this manual is already expected to understand operation, nomenclature, and disassembly/assembly. There is nothing in here for the shooter. I have an operator's manual available (see above). This is a manual about fixing the transmission, not how to drive the car. Please reference "PK Armorer" on your order. $28 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 67 Fold Out 1 RPK Operator Manual - East German Issue I have this manual, and will get to it as soon as possible. RPK Armorer's Manual - East German Issue 7,62 mm leichtes Maschinengewehr Kalaschnikow (RPK und RPKS) Instandsetzung -7.62 mm light Machinegun Kalashnikov (RPK and RPKS) Repair. This is a 128 page East German manual for the RPK and RPKS magazine fed machinegun, with 40 pages of text and 139 illustrations explaining how to inspect and repair the weapon. As with the PK repair (armorer's) manual above, this one is loaded with dimensions and tolerances. The RPK is a slightly modified AK-47, with many interchangeable parts, so most of the details in this manual will apply to the AK-47. This manual starts with tables about inspecting the gun, then tells you what tolerances and clearances are required to make the gun run correctly, and provides the data (angles, dimensions, wire sizes for springs, Rockwell hardness specs for hardened parts, etc.) needed for correct repairs. An operator's manual for the RPK74 is listed in the Machine Pistols and Automatic Rifles section below. Please reference "RPK Armorer" on your order. $25 – includes U.S. first class postage. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 122 S18-1000 20 mm Anti-tank Cannon - Swedish Issue Description of service regulations and instructions for care and maintenance - Reading Swedish is quite a bit different than reading German, but I'm working on it. The rough translation is finished, and the final translation is doing very well. It's about 56 pages of instructions plus 10 pages of appendices for the S18-1000 Model 41 20mm anti-tank, magazine fed cannon. I've also found some cut-away line drawings of all the internal and external parts (which weren't included in the poor quality photocopy of the manual), which are numbered in the same format as the manual so they're a perfect addition. I've seen theses 20 mm rifles-style cannons at bigger shows, and this manual is going to be excellent for owners. It will be at least the end of February before it is finished, but if you're interested in it, please let me know. Due to the very limited market for this manual, the price will be a bit higher than usual for a manual this size. ZB-37 / MG 37 (t) - WW2 Wartime Issue The Machinegun 37 (t) - otherwise known as the ZB-37 Czechoslovakian belt fed heavy machinegun. A 16 page description and operating manual for one of the most dependable heavy machineguns of World War II. This manual is a section of the 1943 Police Leitfaden, a 568 page book which gives details of the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of nearly every gun in use by the German army and police at the time. Please reference "ZB37" on your order. $6 – includes U.S. first class postage. Cover Page 11 Machine Pistols and Automatic Rifles (Includes the AK-47, AK74, MP38/40, MP18.I, MP28-II, Erma, Flare Pistol, FG-42, MG(ZB)-26 & 30, MP44, StG. 58, G3, and MKb 42H) MPi (AK-47) Operator Manual - East German Issue 7.62 mm Maschinenpistole KM und KMS, Beschreibung und Nutzung - 7.62 mm Machine Pistol KM and KMS, Description and Use. This is the East German operator manual for the AK-47. Originally 93 pages of excellent information explaining the operation and use of the most common gun in the world, it has been reformatted (wasted space removed) to 68 pages at 8.5" H x 11" W. This manual details disassembly, how the gun works, night sights, and even mountain shooting. See the table of contents picture for a complete list. More pictures will be available in a few days. Please reference "AK47 Operator" on your order. $16 – includes U.S. first class postage. Original Cover Cover Contents Pages 24-25 Pages 46-47 MPi (AK-47) and Makarov Pistol Tool Kit Manual - East German Issue Bedienungs Anleitung, - Directions for Use, Devices, Tools, and Gauges for Firearms. An English translation of the East German armorer's tool kit manual which tells how to use the tools, with supplemental pictures showing many of the tools in use. You probably don't have one of these tool kits as sold by Gun Parts Corporation (Numrich) in late summer of 2008, but even without the original tool kit, there are directions for using each tool, and enough specs for the gauges and pictures of them and the other tools in use, to make this a very useful addition to your library. This tool kit manual will be much more useful than the original East German manual, because this one has pictures of the tools, plus many pictures of how they're used. The original manual was only text with a few drawings. T. Mark "Gunplumber" Graham from Arizona is to be commended for providing an original manual to me, and taking many professional quality pictures so that I could assemble a manual showing the types of tools that the East German armorers had available to them, and how they are used. Many of these tools are able to be home-made, and many of the gauges have the dimensions, so you'll be able to make these too, or even use tools you already have now that you know how they're used. This manual is frequently referenced in the AK-47 repair manual below. If you like building or repairing the AK-47, this manual is a MUST HAVE. 8.5" H x 5.5" W, 64 pages, paperback. Please reference "AK47 Took Kit" on your order. $16 – includes U.S. first class postage. Original Cover Cover Pages 14-15 Pages 36-37 AK47 Repair Manual - East German Issue A 050/1/506 - 7,62 Maschinenpistolen, KM, KMS-72, and KmS Instandsetzung - 7.62 Machine Pistol (AK-47) Repair. With typical German precision, this 96 page armorer's repair manual has 44 pages of diagnostic and repair text, and 52 pages of parts, drawings, and dimensions. If you need to fix an AK47, this is THE manual. The Tool Kit Manual (above) is an excellent partner to this manual. Please reference "AK47 Repair" on your order. $20 – includes U.S. first class postage. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 28 Page 77 AK74/RPK74 Operator's Manual - East German Issue 5.45 mm Maschinenpistole AK74 und leichte Maschinengewehr RPK74, Beschreibung und Nutzung - 5.45 mm Machine Pistol AK74 and light Machinegun RPKS74, Description and Use. A 1985 East German operator's manual for the AK74 and RPK74, which are the 5.45 x 39 mm versions of the AK47 and RPK47. This manual covers parts, sequence of operation for burst and single fire, clearing stoppages, how to fill the magazine, load the gun, aim, full disassembly and assembly of the rifle, trajectory tables, adjusting the sights, and everything else the properly trained gunner should know. See the table of contents for full details. 8.5" H x 5.5" W, 96 pages. Please reference "AK74 Operator" on your order. $18 – includes U.S. first class postage. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 20 Page 40 UZI/MP2-2A1 Operator's Manual - Bundeswehr Issue Maschinenpistole MP 2/ MP 2 A 1 - The West German Uzi manual. The Uzi machine pistol was military issue for the West German army for quite a few years. After much searching, I finally found the manual. This manual includes 4 parts: the description, operation, field and troop maintenance, and repair, with an excellent section on troubleshooting for this classic machine gun. While nearly identical externally, there is little inside that is the same as the semi-auto version of the same gun. If you're looking for a semi-auto manual, this isn't it. Shows assembly, disassembly, explains in detail how the grip safety works, and is very thorough in explaining inspections. Please reference "Uzi Manual" on your order. $14 – includes U.S. first class postage. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 21 MP 38/40 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue D 167/1 - Maschinenpistole 40 and D 167/2 - Maschinenpistole 40 und 38 Einzelteile, The Machine Pistol 40 and the Machine Pistol 40 and 38 Individual Parts, for the MP 38 and 40. Two original war-time manuals combined into one volume. D 167/1 is for the operation and handling of the MP 38/40, while the D 167/2 is a parts listing with individually pictures parts, for a total of 44 pages. These two manuals were originally printed separately, but combined because they're both small manuals. This is a very thorough combined manual for the most famous German machine pistol. Please reference "D 167/1-2" on your order. $14 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Part 1 - Contents Part 1 - Page 12 Part 1 - Page 19 Part 2 - Contents Part 2 - Page 13 MP 38/40 Operator's Manual - Denckler Denckler Manual - Die Maschinenpistole 40, The Machine Pistol 40, for the MP-38 and 40. An original war-time manual. Originally 23 pages, reformatted to a larger size with all text and graphics, just easier to read. Explains disassembly and use, and has a cutaway diagram with all parts labeled. 16 pages. Please Reference "MP40 Denckler" on your order. $7 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Pages 8-9 Page 15 MP 18-I/28-II/Erma/38/40/34/Flare Pistol Operator's Manual - Schmitt Schmitt Maschinenpistolen 18-I /28-II /Erma/38/40/34/Leucht-Pistole - Schmitt Machine Pistols and the Flare Pistol - This 1940 dated manual covers the machine pistols and includes the Flare Pistol and Munitions. There seems to be a general lack of information about the MP34, but it's covered here in detail with 19 pages. The Flare Pistol and ammunition are covered in 12 pages, detailing the operation and use, and showing the identifying characteristics of the different types of shells and star colors. An original wartime manual with 64 pages and many illustrations. Check the contents pages for full details. Please reference "Schmitt Machine Pistols" on your order. $17 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents 1 Contents 2 Contents 3 Page 9 Page 35 Page 53 MP 18.1 Operator's Manual - WW1 Military Issue Leitfaden für die Maschinenpistole 18,1 - Textbook for the Machine Pistol 18.1. 31 pages of information for this classic subgun which used the 32 round Drum Magazine (Trommel Magazine) that was originally used with the Long Luger. Dated April 1920, 26 pages of text, 5 pages of pictures. Please reference "MP 18.1" on your order. $14 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 28 MP 28/II Operator's Manual Die Maschinenpistole "Schmeisser" Mod. 28/II - This 27 page manual is for the MP28/II. This contains a complete listing and drawings of all parts, as well as several pictures of proper use along with several pages of text explaining the development of the weapon. This seems to lean towards being a promotional type manual, extolling the virtues of the wonderful new MP 28/II, which every country has tried to duplicate but just can't get it right. Also included in the back of the booklet are four pages for the MP28/II from a 1943 Police Leitfaden (weapons manual). Please reference "MP 28/II" on your order. $9 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Page 12 Page 23 FG 42 (First Model) Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue Fallschurmjägergewehr 42 - Parachute Rifleman Gun 42 - There were two models of the FG-42, the first model and the second model, and other than the name they were two different guns. Even the magazines were different and not interchangeable. This First Model manual explains in detail the method of operation of this ingeniously designed select fire rifle. The numerous detailed pictures and line drawings let you easily understand how it fires from an open bolt on automatic and from a closed bolt in semi-auto, how the trigger group works, and much more. Very interesting reading about one of the rarest guns in the world. 79 pages with 37 illustrations. Please reference "FG42" on your order. $20 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Illustrations 1 Illustrations 2 Page 51 Page 62 MG 26(t) / MG 30(t) - ZB 26 / ZB 30 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue Merkblatt für die Ausbildung am M.G. 26 (t) und 30 (t) - Data Sheet for the M.G. 26(t) and 30 (t) - A wartime (1941) German Army issued operator's manual. Merkblatt translates to "Data" or "Reference" Sheet, but this is in reality a full operator's manual for both the Czechoslovakian ZB-26 and ZB-30 light machineguns, the gun copied by the British Bren. Contains several pictures showing the handling of the weapon by the Gunner in combat, with text explaining operation and handling, proper carry techniques, disassembly, loading, and a page and a half about stoppages. This manual was originally about 8" high x 6" wide, but the print was small and it just wouldn't format correctly at the usual 8.5" x 5.5", so it has been reformatted to 8-1/2" high x 7" wide, with a slightly larger, easier to read type size. Paperback, with 32 pages of text and 8 illustrations. Please reference "MG 26/30" on your order. $13 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 11 Page 18 MG 26(t) - ZB 26 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue H.Dv. 366 - Maschinengewehr 26 (t) - Machinegun 26(t) - A wartime (1940) German Army issue manual for the captured Czechoslovakian ZB-26 machinegun. Fully explains the operation of the weapon and accessories for this fine shooter. 8-1/2" High x 5-1/2" Wide, paperback. 30 pages of text with 4 pictures at the back of the book. This is the only German full manual I've ever seen for the ZB-26. Please reference "HDv 366" on your order. $12 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 13 Page 32 MG 26(t) - ZB 26 WaTafel Manual Wa 40/41 - Das M.G. 26(t) - The M.G. 26(t). This booklet is for the ZB-26, which the Germans called the M.G. 26(t). (t) stands for tschechisches, which is German for Czechoslovakian. Dated April, 1941, this was originally a 10 page fold out style booklet, 4-7/8" wide by 6- 1/4" high. I've reformatted it to make it a little easier to read with a larger type size, so now it's 11 pages at 5-1/2" wide by 8-1/2" high. 2 diagrams, 2 pages of diagnosing and correcting stoppages, the remaining pages are text. To closer match the original booklet, the entire translation is printed on the heavy paper normally used for the cover. Order this booklet for $4 with either of the above ZB manuals. Please reference "MG26 - Wa 40/41" on your order. $5 – includes U.S. first class postage. After the first Tafeln, each additional one (mix or match subjects) is $4.00 because of the postage savings. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Page 2 Page 3 MP 43/1 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue D 1854/2 - Maschinenpistole 43/1, Beschreibung, Handhabung und Behandlung - Machine Pistol 43/1, Description, Operation and Handling, from Aug. 31, 1943. 27 pages, all about the MP43/1, including a table with coil spring sizes, troubleshooting, and picture captions with dimensions of the pins, rivets, etc., with each individual part labeled. This manual was written in the transition time just a few months before the "/1" designation was dropped and the gun was simply called the MP43, and a few months after that, it began to be called the MP44. Please reference "MP43/1" on your order. $8 – includes U.S. first class postage. Original Cover Cover Contents Pages 22-23 MP 44 Operator's Manual - East German Issue D VP Nr. 69 - Die Maschinenpistole 44, The Machine Pistol 44. Dated 1950 and for the MP-44. Originally 48 pages, with lots of wasted space and wide margins, now reset to 34 pages. This is the English translation of the East German MP-44 manual. The only wartime manuals I've seen for the MP-44 were the little booklets that were stored rolled up in the tool compartment of the Buttstock (available below). I know other, larger manuals must be out there but I've never seen one. This manual contains details of the workings of the complicated trigger and selector assemblies, and has a picture showing the major parts of the gun (bolt, carrier, etc). Click on the links below to see the Table of Contents and other pages. Please reference "DVP 69" on your order. $15 – includes U.S. first class postage. For $2 more, I'll include the MP-44 buttstock manual listed below. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 16 Page 23 MP 44 Buttstock Manual - WW2 Military Issue D 1854/3 - Sturmgewehr 44, Assault Rifle 44, for the MP-44. Dated 1944. 16 original pages, very small format (about 3" x 4"). This is the English translation of the MP 43/44 buttstock manual that was stored rolled up in the tool compartment. Being such a small manual, the detail is very limited, but it's still a nice little manual with 3 pages of graphics (the rest are text) showing the major parts of the MP-44. Please reference "D 1854/3 (English or German)" on your order. $3 – includes U.S. first class postage. This manual is also available in German for the same price. You will receive the English version unless you specifically ask for the German version. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Pages 6-7 Pages 14-15 StG 58 (FAL) Operator's Manual - Austrian Military Issue Austrian Army Manual - Das Sturmgewehr 58 - The Assault Rifle 58. This is a page for page translation of the original Austrian military manual for their former standard rifle, the StG 58, perhaps better known as the FAL. Dated March 1982, with 55 pages, 8.5" H x 5.5" W, paperback. Contains details of the sequence of operation, setting the gas port, cleaning, etc. Please reference "FAL" on your order. $15 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 15 Page 26 Rifle G3 Operator's Manual - Bundeswehr Issue German Army Manual - ZDv 3/13, Das Gewehr G3 - The Rifle G3. The G3 operator's manual ZDv 3/13 is for the full-auto version of the H&K 91. This is 120 pages, a page by page translation of the original Bundeswehr (German Federal Army) instruction manual for their service rifle, the G3. There are 6 full color illustrations showing the firing pin and trigger group operation, with a very nice explanation of the seemingly over-complicated trigger system. This manual is a bit newer (1878 with updates to 1991) than the below repair manual, which was issued prior to this manual, and contains everything the soldier was expected to know about his rifle, including the basics of the infra-red and night vision devices. 8.5" H x 5.5" W, paperback. Please reference "G3 Operator" on your order. $22 – includes U.S. first class postage. Cover Contents Page 23 Page 44 G 3 Night Vision Scope Operator's Manual - Modern German Military Issue TDv 5855/013-13 - Bildverstarker-Zielfernrohr für Handwaffen FERO-Z51 ZUB - Night Vision Telescopic Sight for Hand Weapons. This is the manual for the recently imported German night vision scope for the MG3 machinegun, G3 rifle and Panzerbüsche 84. I'm working on the English translation now - It should be ready by December 10. Please reference "Night Vision Scope" on your order. $21 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover This manual is ready to ship. More pictures in a day or two. Rifle G3 (Full auto version of the HK 91) Repair Manual - Bundeswehr Issue German Army Manual - Das Gewehr G3 - The Rifle G3. This 1972 manual contains Parts 3 and 4 of the G3 rifle manual for the G3, which is the full auto version of the HK91. Part 3 is for troop repair, part 4 contains field repairs. This is NOT a heavy duty armorer's manual for the G3, but rather a more in depth operator's manual for inspecting, servicing, and repairing the G3 at the troop and weapon technical personnel level. Shows how to adjust sights, check headspace, change the extractor, bolt rollers, check firing pin protrusion, and the more mundane maintenance of disassembly, assembly (including the trigger group), and in depth inspections, with several pages of tables for troubleshooting. This manual also includes sighting in the telescopic sight, night vision device, IR telescope and illuminator. The 13 illustrations include exploded diagrams of the stock assembly (fixed and retractable), trigger group, cocking handle, and sights among others. 44 pages, 8.5" H x 5.5" W, paperback. The English manual for the G3 telescopic sight (zielfernrohr) is available as a free download on the "Links" page. Please reference "G3 Repair" on your order. $14 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 13 Page 16 MKb 42 (H) Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue D 1853/2 - Machinenkarabiner 42 (H) - Machine Carbine 42 (H). This 18 page manual is for the Mkb 42, the predecessor to the MP 43/44 series. I found the original manual in Germany and brought it home. 5 pictures. Please reference "MKb" on your order. $7 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 16 Rifles (Includes the G-43, K98k, 98a, 98b, Gew98, KKW, Insert Barrel 24, and VG-1) G 43 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue D 1865/2 Gewehr 43 (G43) mit Gewehr Zielfernrohr 4-fach - Rifle 43 (G43) with Rifle Telescope 4-power. The manual for the German answer to the U.S. Garand. 16 pages with disassembly, assembly, and how the gun works. Contains very little actual information about the ZF4 scope, regardless of the manual title. Please reference "G-43" on your order. $6 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Page 7 G43 / K43 Buttstock Manual - WW2 Military Issue Karabiner 43 (K 43) mit Gewehr-Zielfernrohr 4-fach - Karabiner 43 (K 43) with 4 Power Telescopic Sight. This is the 1944 dated little manual to be rolled up inside the buttstock of the G 43 or K 43 semi auto rifle. At about 4"W x 3"H, it is surprisingly informative with 32 pages. This is the later buttstock manual, with the extra 2 page appendix explaining the disassembly of the late K43 that was made without the external, right rear mounted bolt hold-open catch. As with the above manual, this contains very little information about the scope, regardless of the title. This manual is also available in the original German for the same price. You will receive the English version unless you specifically ask for the German copy. Please reference "K43 Buttstock" on your order. $4 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Pages 22-23 Basic Shooting Instruction Manual - Denckler Allgemeine Schießlehre - General Shooting Instruction. This Denckler manual explains bullet trajectory theory, proper aiming, windage, and the other basics of firing a gun such as leading a moving target, and shot dispersion. An excellent little manual for explaining the basics of the gun and cartridge, with 19 pages with 30 illustrations. Please reference "Shooting Instruction" on your order. $6 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 8 Intermediate Shooting Instruction Manual - Schmitt Schmitt: Shieß-Dienst - Schmittt: Shooting Service. Schmitt put out some very fine manuals. This is more detailed than the basic shooting manual above, so I'm calling this the intermediate manual. It also has details about shooting theory, shooting from higher and lower elevations than the target position, details about the "danger zone", target operation and indicating hits, sport-like physical training for shooting, and shooting with the P08. 52 pages, over 35 illustrations. I'm also waiting on what should be an "advanced" manual to arrive from Germany. I'll see exactly what it offers when I get it in hand. Please reference "Schmitt Shooting Instruction" on your order. $12 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 28 Page 41 Small Caliber Basic Shooting Instruction Manual - Denckler Das Kleinkaliber Schießen - Small Caliber Shooting. This Denckler manual is written specifically for the KKW (Klein Kaliber Waffen) rifle, which was the .22 long rifle caliber, single shot, bolt action, military style training rifle. It duplicates some of the points in the basic shooting manual above (bullet trajectory, proper aiming), but also has details specific to the KKW rifle (bolt disassembly, loading, etc.). A nice little manual for explaining the basics of the gun and .22 caliber cartridge. 30 pages with 20 illustrations. Please reference "Denckler KKW" on your order. $7 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 25 Firearm 98 Operator's Manual - Schmitt Die Schußwaffen 98 (Kar. 98k, b, a, Gew. 98) - The Firearm 98 (Kar. 98k, b, a, Gew. 98). Schmitt published some very fine private purchase manuals for the Soldiers. They were expected to buy these manuals with their own money, as these were not military issued. This is 1940 dated manual has 27 pages of basic instruction for the disassembly and cleaning of the Mauser 98 series of rifles, including several illustrations detailing bolt disassembly using the stock disk, and a nice fold-out picture in the back which names the parts of the weapon. The fold-out picture is the same picture as the DV 103/2 manual below, but this is in black and white instead of color. It also has a chart showing how to identify the different bullets and cartridges, headstamps, primer sealant color, weights of the bullets, and muzzle velocities. Also explains the use of the 5.6 mm cleaning kit and proper cleaning of the 5.6 caliber conversion. This manual does not contain sight pictures and how to shoot the rifle. The Denckler General Shooting Instruction manual above is better for that. It appears that a few of these manuals are missing the fold-out diagram at the back of the book. If you've received one which is missing the fold-out page, please return it to me for replacement. Your postage to me will be refunded, too. I may not be perfect, but I'll make it right when I've made an error. Please reference "Schmitt Firearm 98" on your order. $8 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 2 Page 14 Pages 26-27 Mauser 98k and Luger Operator's Manual - WW2 Era Military Issue Dv 103/2 - Schußwafen 98 und Pistole 08 - Service Instruction for the Firearm 98 and Pistol 08. This original military manual combined both weapons into one volume. The first half is for the K98k service rifle and covers the usual topics, while the second half is about the P08 Luger. Both have parts illustrations and lists. What is exceptional with this manual are the two original, full color illustrations that fold out of the back of the book. The Germans love their fold-out pages, and these are beautifully reproduced by a color laser printer on 14" long paper. 26 pages, 5 pictures with two fold-out color illustrations in the back. 8.5"H x 5.5"W. Please reference "Dv 103/2" on your order. $12 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Color 98k Mauser 98k with ZF-41 Scope Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue D. 136/1 - Karabiner 98k - Zf 41 - Carbine 98k - Zf (Telescopic Sight) 41. An original wartime manual for the K98k service rifle with the small 1.5 power scope mounted at the rear ramp sight. 16 pages, 5 pictures, 8.5"H x 5.5"W. Dated Feb 10, 1942. Please reference "ZF41" on your order. $6 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 8 Page 12 K 98k Operator's Manual - WW2 Era Military Issue Der Karabiner 98 k und seine Handhabung - The Carbine 98 k and its Handling - This 1936 dated manual explains how to properly use and care for your 98 k Carbine, shows proper firing positions, causes of jams and how to clear them, and how to use the bolt take-down disk in the stock among other things. (See the contents page for details.) For each pair of pages (as the book lays open), the left page is text explaining the associated picture on the right. This manual was written to supplement the Ausbildungvorschrift für die Infanterie 130/2a, which is the 4" x 6" dark blue book for troop instruction commonly seen (now in English - see below!). Contains 56 sets of text/pictures and is 4-1/4"High x 6-3/4"Wide. Please reference "98k Handling" on your order. $11 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Fig. 30 K 98k Operator's Manual - WW2 Era Military Issue H.Dv. 257 - Schußwaffen 98 - Firearm 98 - This manual was originally published in 1935, but had 15 revisions along the way which updated it to January of 1944. This manual was in effect when the Gewehr 98, 98a, 98b, and K98k were all still being used by the German military. The book states that it applies to all of them. A table is at the back of the book showing each rifle in a top and side view, with another table showing some of the individual parts. This manual matched up with the 3' x 4' rifle poster that was used for classroom instruction, and refers to the letters/numbers of the parts on the table, which also matches the partial table of parts at the back of the book. 22 pages of solid text, 10 pages of pictures. A very informative manual about how the gun works. Please reference "HDv 257" on your order. $10 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Page 30 "Der Karabiner" Operator's Manual - Denckler Denckler Manual - Der Karabiner - This is a translation of a surprisingly detailed manual for the standard service rifle of the WWII German forces, the Mauser 98k. I estimate the original publication date of this manual in the 1934-1935 range, but this Denckler manual was in publication for many years after that. This manual explains bullet trajectories and the influences of wind, how to clean the rifle, proper sighting and body positions for sitting, kneeling, prone, and a whole lot more. 41 pages plus two cutaway views of the rifle. See also the Cleaning and Maintenance manual below. Please reference "Denckler 98k" on your order. $12 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 8 Page 18 Rifle Cleaning Manual - Denckler Denckler Manual - Gewehrreinigen und Gewehrpflege - Rifle Cleaning and Rifle Maintenance - for the 98k rifle. This manual details the proper cleaning and care of the service rifle using the tobacco can cleaning kit. This includes the care of the rifle before and after shooting, and shows how each tool is used and where the weapons grease goes. It's a good mate to the Der Karabiner manual above. 20 pages, softcover, 8.5"H x 5.5"W. Please reference "Denckler 98k Cleaning" on your order. $7 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 7 Page 15 Rifle Grenade Manual - German WW2 Military Issue Merkblatt über Handhabung, Mitführung und Verwendung der Gewehrgranaten - Data Sheet for Handling, Carrying Along, and Use of the rifle Grenade. All about the various rifle grenades (high explosive, anti-armor, propaganda) and their use, as well as the rifle grenade launcher. 51 pages, with 22 pages of illustrations. Softcover, 8.5"H x 5.5"W. Please reference "Rifle Grenade" on your order. $12 – Includes U.S. first class postage. Cover Contents Page 24 Page 51 Insert Barrel 24 (.22 cal. Kit to convert the 98k) and Shooting Range Guide - WW2 Era Military Issue Beschreibung des Einstecklaufes 24 - Description of the Insert Barrel 24. This is a manual about the proper use and care of the .22 caliber conversion kit for the 98k, but it's so much more. The first 18 pages or so explain how to install, clean, and use the kit, as well as how to properly select the 98k rifle that is used with it. The remainder of the book is about the proper shooting training, targets, shooting competitions, combat shooting, and has several fold-out pages of floor plans and designs for constructing an indoor 50 meter shooting range. Tables at the back of the book show construction details, dimensions, floor plans, section views (cutaways), target dimensions and how the target system can be built, lighting, and so on. This is so much more than just an operator's manual for the wooden boxed Insert Barrel kit. 8.5" H x 5.5"W, 54 pages plus 6 fold out tables in the back. Please reference "Insert Barrel 24" on your order. $16 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 10 Fold Out 4 Volksgewehr 1 Rifle Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue Volksgewehr 1 - The People's Rifle - for the V.G.1 late war rifle. This manual is the only one I've seen for the late war Volksgewehr. It was originally a very small 4.25" wide by 3" high, with very small text. It has been reformatted to allow larger text, and is now 5.5" wide by 4.25" high. The original page formatting has been kept.. 12 pages, 4 illustrations, soft cover. Please reference "VG-1" on your order. $4 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual Cover Pages 6-7 Pistols (Includes the Artillery [Long] Luger, Luger, P38, PPK, Sauer & Sohn, Mauser Pistol, and Dreyse Pistol) Long (Artillery) Luger Operator's Manual - WW1 Military Issue Anleitung zur langen Pistole 08 mit ansteckbarem Trommelmagazin - Instruction for the long Pistole 08 with Insertable Drum Magazine – A 1917 military manual "Only for Service Use" for the 8" barreled Artillery Luger. Paperback, 24 pages. This manual doesn't break much new ground for the Luger itself, mainly because the below Luger manual (H.Dv. 255) is so thorough. What is unique about this manual is the information about the 32 round Drum "Snail" Magazine. Loading, unloading, carrying, disassembly and assembly of the Drum Magazine are covered, as well as the basics for the Pistol. The original manual is referenced on pages 115-116 of Jan Still’s book Imperial Lugers. Please reference "Long Luger" on your order. $8 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 21 Luger Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue H. Dv. 255 - Pistole 08 – A 1936 Wehrmacht issued manual on the Luger. Paperback, 30 pages. Mostly text, with a thorough explanation of the parts and their functions, as well as a sequence of operation that's the best I've seen for any pistol, a parts listing with individual parts identified, and a cut-away view of the Luger 08 pistol. A surprisingly informative manual for its size and shows the easy way to disassemble and assemble this classic pistol. This one is a must have for the Luger owner. The original manual is referenced on page 210 of Jan Still’s book Axis Pistols. Please reference "HDv 255" on your order. $10 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Page 11 Page 25 Page 27 Denckler Luger Operator's Manual - Denckler Die Pistole 08. Another manual from the Denckler series. Nicely illustrated and detailed, showing the usual disassembly and parts identification, as well as shooting techniques such as point shooting (quick shots), with 28 pages. The manual above (H.Dv. 255) is more technical in its explanation of how the gun works, but this manual is much better illustrated. Please reference "Denckler Luger" on your order. $10 - includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 10 Page 21 Luger Operator's Manual - WW2 era Military Issue Die Pistole 08 und ihre Handhabung, Die Stielhandgranate 24 und ihre Handhabung - The Pistol 08 and its Handling, the Stick Grenade and its Handling. This 1936 Luger/Stick Grenade manual is filled with complete disassembly and assembly illustrations for the Luger, and full usage instructions for the Stick Grenade. As the manual lays open, the right page has a picture, on the left page is the detailed text for the picture. This manual has a total of 102 pages, at about 7"W x 4.25"H. The first 38 pairs of pages are for the Luger, the last 10 pairs of pages are for the Stick Grenade and Practice Grenade. If you have been looking for a manual with pictures to learn how to take care of your Luger, and how it works, this is it. This manual is a mate to the 1936 The Karabiner 98 k and its Handling above. Please reference "Luger Handling" on your order. $11 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents Fig. 17 Fig. 26 Fig. 40 Luger Repair Manual - WW2 Military Issue H.Dv. 181/5 - Untersuchung und Instandsetzung der Pistole 08 - Inspection and Repair of the Pistol 08 (Luger) - This manual will carry the same warning that the other WWII weapon repair manuals have: You need to know the names of the parts before you try to make sense of this manual. Several lines of comments have been added to explain disassembly, so you don't need to be an armorer to understand what is being said, but you do need to know the part names. If you're not certain what the sear bar is and where it goes, you'll need to get the H.Dv. 255 Luger operator's manual (above) along with this manual. H.Dv. 255 has pictures of all the parts and their names, and is an excellent manual for understanding how the pistol operates. For those who find pictures helpful, The Pistol 08 and its Handling (above) does a fine job illustrating the basics of operation, but doesn't have a parts list. Though this manual is only 12 pages (8.5"H x 5.5"W), with small type and no pictures, there is plenty of room for a lot of good information that isn't available anywhere else. Even if you never intend to have to repair a Luger, having the instructions on how to inspect the pistol and replace parts such as the ejector or how to remove the sear bar make this manual a must have. Please reference "Luger Repair" on your order. $8 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 9 P38 Operator's Manual - WW2 Military Issue H. Dv. 254 - Pistole 38 - An original Wehrmacht manual issued for the P-38. Dated 1940. 24 original pages, with an additional 4 page appendix by the translator detailing disassembly, including taking off the top cover and removing the firing pin. Contains the description, operation, and handling of the P-38. Please reference "HDv 254" on your order. $9 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 15 Page 22 P38 Operator's Manual - Denckler Denckler Manual - Die Pistole 38 - 19 pages of information for the P38. Assembly/disassembly, aiming, clearing jams, and point-shooting are all explained. The military P-38 manual (above) is more detailed with its text description, but this manual has more diagrams. Please reference "Denckler P38" on your order. $7 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 12 P1 (P-38) Operator's Manual, German Bundeswehr Military Issue Bundeswehr P1 ZDv 3/15 Part A - This is Part A of the 1977 issued P1 manual (Part B is for the Uzi), which is the successor to the wartime P38. A wonderful manual with 35 illustrations. 5 of the drawings are color cutaway views showing how the inside of the P1/P38 works with it's manual and automatic (secondary) safety. It also shows how the double-action trigger and decocking operate, besides the usual field stripping disassembly and assembly, and basics of pistol safety. A very informative manual for owners of either the P1 pistols which have been recently imported, as well as the wartime P38 pistols. Please reference "P1 Pistol" on your order. $12 – includes U.S. first class postage. Original Cover Cover Contents Page 15 Page 33 PP/PPk Operator's Manual - Denckler Denckler Manual - Die Walther Polizeipistolen PP u. PPk, Kal. 7.65, for the PP and PPk pistols. 24 pages, with a full parts listing, several instructional pictures, and a detailed description of the operating sequence. Shows disassembly, assembly, and recommends self- defense techniques such as shooting through your coat pocket if accosted. Contains the description, operation, and handling of the PP and PPk. Please reference "PPK" on your order. $7 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Contents Page 11 Page 21 HSc Operator's Manual - Mauser Issue Mauser Manual - Mauser Hahn-Selbstspaner Pistole - The Mauser Hammer Self-cocking Pistol (The HSc). 34 pages, with several instructional pictures and a detailed description of the operating sequence. Shows disassembly, assembly, and complete parts list, as well as the description, operation, and handling of the HSc Mauser pistol. Please reference "HSc" on your order. $7 – includes U.S. first class postage. Click on the links below to view pages of this manual. Cover Page 14 Pages 24-25 7.65 mm Police Pistols - WW2 Police Issue PDV. 14 - Die Pistolen 7.65 mm der Polizei - The 7.65 mm Police Pistols. This is a 1938 issued, 59 page manual issued by the Reichführer SS for the use of the 7.65 mm (.32 Auto) Police Pistols, which contains several pages of basic operating and disassembly instructions for each of the listed pistols, as well as a chart for each pistol showing all the parts: Sauer & Sohn (S & S), Sauer & Sohn (Administrative Model), Walther Polizei Pistolen (PP & PPK), Mauser Pistol, Dreyse Pistol, and Sauer & Sohn Model 38. I have listed pictures of each pistol (below) so that you can make sure your pistol is in the manual. Please reference "Police Pistols" on your order. $15 – includes U.S. first class postage. Page 14 Cover Table of Contents S&S Pistol S&S Admin. Model PPK Mauser Dreyse S&S Mod. 38 Makarov Pistol - East German Military Issue 9-mm-Pistole Makarow, Beschreibung und Nutzung - 9 mm Makarov Pistol, Description and Use. A 1975 dated East German manual for the 9x18 Makarov pistol, which applies to East German and Soviet manufactured pistols. This 67 page manual thoroughly covers sequence of operation and dissassembly/assembly, and has a very nice section on troubleshooting. Many illustrations are included in this manual with typical German thoroughness. An excellent manual for this classic communist bloc pistol. Please reference "Makarov" on your order. $13 – includes U.S. first class postage. Original Cover Cover Page 5 Page 30 Page 35 Reenactor & Historical Interest, Non-Gun These manuals have been moved to their own page. Click on Reenacting Manuals Here or at the top of the page to go to the Reenacting Manuals page. To see how to place an order, click on the "Orders" link. Contents of this page © 2012 by John Baum |
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