This rare and highly sought-after collector's edition book features detailed information on Mauser pistols and is signed by authors John W. Breathed, Jr. and Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. This particular copy is number 20 of only 1000 and includes a personalized inscription from Breathed himself, including his home address. This 273 page book was personally inscribed to my father who owned a gun shop in Southern California during this time. It’s possible they were friends.

Published in 1967 by Handgun Press, this hardcover book includes a dust jacket and is illustrated with valuable information and images. As a first edition original, it is a must-have for any collector of firearms literature. The book is in excellent vintage condition with some light wear and fading to the dust jacket. The interior pages are crisp and clean. Book has been well-preserved over the years.