Help please

Flintlock2016 · 03-31-2016, 05:03 AM

hello Everyone
I need some help please in deciding whether to buy the holster shown below.
I know nothing about lugers nor their holster, in fact I haven't even seen one in the "flesh".
Any comments would be gratefjully received.
Thanks
John

DonVoigt · 03-31-2016, 07:20 AM

It would depend entirely on the price to me; to you ?

Why do you want a holster?

Your location might help too.

abukafura · 03-31-2016, 09:55 AM

Also, any markings at all on the holster----date, unit, maker?

Flintlock2016 · 03-31-2016, 10:04 AM

Hi DonVoigt
Thanks for your reply.
It's about 200usd and I live in uk.
Cheers
John

Flintlock2016 · 03-31-2016, 10:10 AM

Sorry 280 usd!

mrerick · 03-31-2016, 10:18 AM

I'm not a holster expert, so you probably want more informed opinions than mine.

I can't see the inspection mark, maker mark or date that you would expect to see stamped on the back of the holster.

I also don't like the uneven stitches along the curved edge.

I also don't like the appearance of the closure strap. Hole appearance is wrong.

If it's authentic, it has condition issues that would prevent me from acquiring it anyway.

Price is out of line for one in this condition in my market even if it were authentic.

Flintlock2016 · 03-31-2016, 10:20 AM

Hi Abukafura
Thanks for your reply.
Heinichen of Dresden on the inside.
Krepela- Wein - West inscribed (see photo)

Sergio Natali · 03-31-2016, 10:29 AM

Ay up me duck,

As I often say I'm not an expert on anything, especially on holsters;

to me it looks more like a WWI holster but I'm not sure about the stitching of ther belt loops.
I'm sure that Jerry Burney (lugerholster repair) or some other friend much more expert than me will soon chime in.

Ta-ra

wlyon · 03-31-2016, 10:37 AM

Not a bad WW1 holster. Belt loops appear to have been poorly repaired. Probably a mite high priced for the condition. But that depends on your market. Bill

Flintlock2016 · 03-31-2016, 12:19 PM

Hi Wlyon
Thanks for your reply.
I'm thinking of buying the holster and any help I get is gratefully received.
Thanks again
John

alanint · 04-01-2016, 08:00 AM

With all the condition issues I would certainly try and talk the seller down.

Flintlock2016 · 04-07-2016, 11:06 AM

Thanks everybody for your help.
John

03-31-2016, 05:03 AM	#1
Flintlock2016 User Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 35 Thanks: 35 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Help please hello Everyone I need some help please in deciding whether to buy the holster shown below. I know nothing about lugers nor their holster, in fact I haven't even seen one in the "flesh". Any comments would be gratefjully received. Thanks John Attached Thumbnails

03-31-2016, 07:20 AM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	It would depend entirely on the price to me; to you ? Why do you want a holster? Your location might help too. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-31-2016, 10:18 AM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	I'm not a holster expert, so you probably want more informed opinions than mine. I can't see the inspection mark, maker mark or date that you would expect to see stamped on the back of the holster. I also don't like the uneven stitches along the curved edge. I also don't like the appearance of the closure strap. Hole appearance is wrong. If it's authentic, it has condition issues that would prevent me from acquiring it anyway. Price is out of line for one in this condition in my market even if it were authentic. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-31-2016, 10:20 AM	#7
Flintlock2016 User Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 35 Thanks: 35 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Abukafura Thanks for your reply. Heinichen of Dresden on the inside. Krepela- Wein - West inscribed (see photo) Attached Thumbnails

03-31-2016, 10:29 AM	#8
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Ay up me duck, As I often say I'm not an expert on anything, especially on holsters; to me it looks more like a WWI holster but I'm not sure about the stitching of ther belt loops. I'm sure that Jerry Burney (lugerholster repair) or some other friend much more expert than me will soon chime in. Ta-ra __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

03-31-2016, 09:55 AM	#3
abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 89 Times in 57 Posts	Also, any markings at all on the holster----date, unit, maker?

03-31-2016, 10:04 AM	#4
Flintlock2016 User Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 35 Thanks: 35 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Hi DonVoigt Thanks for your reply. It's about 200usd and I live in uk. Cheers John

03-31-2016, 10:10 AM	#5
Flintlock2016 User Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 35 Thanks: 35 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Sorry 280 usd!

03-31-2016, 10:37 AM	#9
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,637 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,561 Times in 956 Posts	Not a bad WW1 holster. Belt loops appear to have been poorly repaired. Probably a mite high priced for the condition. But that depends on your market. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

03-31-2016, 12:19 PM	#10
Flintlock2016 User Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 35 Thanks: 35 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Wlyon Thanks for your reply. I'm thinking of buying the holster and any help I get is gratefully received. Thanks again John

04-01-2016, 08:00 AM	#11
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	With all the condition issues I would certainly try and talk the seller down.

04-07-2016, 11:06 AM	#12
Flintlock2016 User Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 35 Thanks: 35 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks everybody for your help. John