Luger Holster ID

Germanpistolman · 11-09-2006, 02:42 PM

Can anyone identify this holster?

It came with its brass cleaning rod which has a T bar swivel top which can be indentified in the photo. The holster came with a very nice (early style DWM 7.65mm) Luger which fits perfectly in to the holster so does the magazine into the magazine comparment on the side. The inner holster flap lid does not have a compartment inside for a stripping/take-down
tool.

There are no visible manufacturers markings embossed into the leather anywhere on the holster inside or out. The belt loops to the rear are not sewn but secured by nickel rivets and so is the flap tongue on the front of the holster which fastens over a brass nipple. The magazine compartment has a flap which passes through a leather loop which can be seen in the photograph. And the pistol compartment does have the traditional lift up strap found on most conventional Luger Holsters.

The pistol (not illustrated) and holster came from a renowned collector in Finland.

Edward Tinker · 11-09-2006, 02:51 PM

we'd need photos to judge it (photos posted here, on this forum...)

Germanpistolman · 11-10-2006, 10:04 AM

Hello Edward,

We did attach photos to the body of the message but for some unknown reason they have not loaded. I shall attempt to attach them again and see what happens.

Regards

Charles

Pete Ebbink · 11-10-2006, 01:15 PM

Charles,

In Eugene Benders' smaller book "Military Holsters of WWII" on page 39 under the Finnish holster section, he shows several cleaning rods identical to what you have shown.

Text Added by Pete : Bender says the cleaning rods are for the Lahti pistols, not a luger.

The Finnish holsters shown in the book are somewhat similar to the one you show, but still a bit different. Maybe yours is different as it was for a 4-3/4" barrelled luger and not the standard 4" length. Use of metal rivots on your holster and some shown in the book are also a bit similar.

Germanpistolman · 11-10-2006, 01:24 PM

Pete,

Thank you for your reply. Would it be at all possible for you to send me a scanned version of page 39 Finnish Holster Section Eugene Benders Military Holsters of WW11 is one book I dont have in my growing collection.

Regards

Charles

Pete Ebbink · 11-10-2006, 03:06 PM

Here you go, Charles...

Page 39 from the small book.

Also page 81 from his big book.

What is odd about your holster...is that the back view is quite similar to some of the Bulgarian holsters...and the side pouch with its own little closure flap...but much more elaborate in how it closes...

Pete Ebbink · 11-10-2006, 03:14 PM

Charles,

Is the lift-out strap secured with a metal rivot which we can see in the middle of the belt loops on the back of your holster ?

Also, could you post a photo of the front of this holster with its closure flap fully closed so we can see the shape of the flap ?

Germanpistolman · 11-10-2006, 07:09 PM

Peter,

I have the Luger Finnish Holsters that you kindly illustrated for me in my collection. The holster lift-up strap is secured with a metal rivet to the rear of the holster (Please see attached photo of the holster flap closed).

Although, I am not totally convinced - but do you think we may be looking at a Lahiti holster? Again I cannot find a similar Lahiti holster example in any shape or form.

Regards

Charles

Ron Wood · 11-10-2006, 07:37 PM

Charles,
A quick question...does the magazine pouch have a half-circle cutout at the top for the Luger magazine button? There are Luger and Lahti holsters that are nearly identical except for this small detail.

Germanpistolman · 11-11-2006, 12:03 PM

Ron,

The Holster does have the semi-circular cut out for the Luger magazine base (please see the attached illustration).

Regards

Charles

Ron Wood · 11-11-2006, 01:47 PM

It is a safe bet that this is a Finnish Luger holster made for a Luger with the 120mm Tikkakoski barrel. For the longer barrel, a Lahti cleaning rod would be more "proper" with this holster than an original Luger rod. It is quite a nice holster and I would be happy with one like it for my Finn Luger.

Ron Smith · 11-11-2006, 02:14 PM

"It is quite a nice holster and I would be happy with one like it for my Finn Luger."

If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

Ron,

Are you collecting reproductions now??

Ron Wood · 11-11-2006, 03:33 PM

I do transgress from time to time. I like contract Lugers and/or those that can be identified as issued in a particular country. So I do have a GNR, a Ã¢??29 Swiss, the Finnish and maybe one or two moreÃ¢?Â¦but I donÃ¢??t make a habit of it (well, perhaps I do).

Germanpistolman · 11-17-2006, 01:23 PM

Ron,

Thank you for your reply ... sorry I've not been able to get back to you sooner, but I have had an extemely busy week!

I can confirm that this holster is 100% genuine and in all original condition.
I have not decided what to do with it, but I will certainly keep you in mind should I decide to sell it. I would probably be more interested in a trade against another P08 Holster should you have something in mind.

11-09-2006, 02:42 PM	#1
Germanpistolman User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 72 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Luger Holster ID Can anyone identify this holster? It came with its brass cleaning rod which has a T bar swivel top which can be indentified in the photo. The holster came with a very nice (early style DWM 7.65mm) Luger which fits perfectly in to the holster so does the magazine into the magazine comparment on the side. The inner holster flap lid does not have a compartment inside for a stripping/take-down tool. There are no visible manufacturers markings embossed into the leather anywhere on the holster inside or out. The belt loops to the rear are not sewn but secured by nickel rivets and so is the flap tongue on the front of the holster which fastens over a brass nipple. The magazine compartment has a flap which passes through a leather loop which can be seen in the photograph. And the pistol compartment does have the traditional lift up strap found on most conventional Luger Holsters. The pistol (not illustrated) and holster came from a renowned collector in Finland.

11-09-2006, 02:51 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	we'd need photos to judge it (photos posted here, on this forum...) __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

11-10-2006, 10:04 AM	#3
Germanpistolman User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 72 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Luger Pistol Holster ID Hello Edward, We did attach photos to the body of the message but for some unknown reason they have not loaded. I shall attempt to attach them again and see what happens. Regards Charles Attached Thumbnails __________________ CMR Firearms Luger and Mauser Broomhandle Pistols etc. WhatsApp: 44 7773 885556

11-10-2006, 01:24 PM	#5
Germanpistolman User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 72 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Luger Holster Identification Pete, Thank you for your reply. Would it be at all possible for you to send me a scanned version of page 39 Finnish Holster Section Eugene Benders Military Holsters of WW11 is one book I dont have in my growing collection. Regards Charles __________________ CMR Firearms Luger and Mauser Broomhandle Pistols etc. WhatsApp: 44 7773 885556

11-10-2006, 07:09 PM	#8
Germanpistolman User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 72 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Peter, I have the Luger Finnish Holsters that you kindly illustrated for me in my collection. The holster lift-up strap is secured with a metal rivet to the rear of the holster (Please see attached photo of the holster flap closed). Although, I am not totally convinced - but do you think we may be looking at a Lahiti holster? Again I cannot find a similar Lahiti holster example in any shape or form. Regards Charles Attached Images __________________ CMR Firearms Luger and Mauser Broomhandle Pistols etc. WhatsApp: 44 7773 885556

11-10-2006, 01:15 PM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Charles, In Eugene Benders' smaller book "Military Holsters of WWII" on page 39 under the Finnish holster section, he shows several cleaning rods identical to what you have shown. Text Added by Pete : Bender says the cleaning rods are for the Lahti pistols, not a luger. The Finnish holsters shown in the book are somewhat similar to the one you show, but still a bit different. Maybe yours is different as it was for a 4-3/4" barrelled luger and not the standard 4" length. Use of metal rivots on your holster and some shown in the book are also a bit similar.

11-10-2006, 03:06 PM	#6
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Here you go, Charles... Page 39 from the small book. Also page 81 from his big book. What is odd about your holster...is that the back view is quite similar to some of the Bulgarian holsters...and the side pouch with its own little closure flap...but much more elaborate in how it closes...

11-10-2006, 03:14 PM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Charles, Is the lift-out strap secured with a metal rivot which we can see in the middle of the belt loops on the back of your holster ? Also, could you post a photo of the front of this holster with its closure flap fully closed so we can see the shape of the flap ?

11-10-2006, 07:37 PM	#9
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	Charles, A quick question...does the magazine pouch have a half-circle cutout at the top for the Luger magazine button? There are Luger and Lahti holsters that are nearly identical except for this small detail. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

11-11-2006, 12:03 PM	#10
Germanpistolman User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 72 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Ron, The Holster does have the semi-circular cut out for the Luger magazine base (please see the attached illustration). Regards Charles Attached Images __________________ CMR Firearms Luger and Mauser Broomhandle Pistols etc. WhatsApp: 44 7773 885556

11-11-2006, 01:47 PM	#11
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	It is a safe bet that this is a Finnish Luger holster made for a Luger with the 120mm Tikkakoski barrel. For the longer barrel, a Lahti cleaning rod would be more "proper" with this holster than an original Luger rod. It is quite a nice holster and I would be happy with one like it for my Finn Luger. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

11-11-2006, 02:14 PM	#12
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	"It is quite a nice holster and I would be happy with one like it for my Finn Luger." If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction Ron, Are you collecting reproductions now?? __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-11-2006, 03:33 PM	#13
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	I do transgress from time to time. I like contract Lugers and/or those that can be identified as issued in a particular country. So I do have a GNR, a Ã¢??29 Swiss, the Finnish and maybe one or two moreÃ¢?Â¦but I donÃ¢??t make a habit of it (well, perhaps I do). __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

11-17-2006, 01:23 PM	#14
Germanpistolman User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 72 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Ron, Thank you for your reply ... sorry I've not been able to get back to you sooner, but I have had an extemely busy week! I can confirm that this holster is 100% genuine and in all original condition. I have not decided what to do with it, but I will certainly keep you in mind should I decide to sell it. I would probably be more interested in a trade against another P08 Holster should you have something in mind. __________________ CMR Firearms Luger and Mauser Broomhandle Pistols etc. WhatsApp: 44 7773 885556