Unusual fit unfortunately.

Ragnar · 07-02-2019, 02:23 PM

Being a first time Luger owner found the holster my model 1900 7.65mm came with was a poor fit. Being marked P38 of course assumed it was for a Walthers therefore the ill fit.
Found a really nice ‘abeit reproductionWWI Holster hoping it would be a proper fit while deciding whether I should spend the money it would cost on a authentic original rig. Kinda glad I did after finding my 1900 still has a Poor fit. Assuming the barrel length is the culprit lol. It being 3 and 7/8th”should fit further down in the holster correct?
Question is what then does a holster for a model commercial 1900 look like ? Anyone have a picture they care to share.

George Anderson · 07-02-2019, 03:03 PM

If your pistol is indeed a 1900 in 7'65mm the barrel length should be 4 3/4".

Ragnar · 07-02-2019, 03:54 PM

I’m going by what several members here have determined.
Frankly I’m not positive I’ve measured the barrel correctly you can see by the picture how I came to my determination.

Norme · 07-02-2019, 04:05 PM

Barrel length is measured from the muzzle to the face of the breech-block. The easiest way to measure it is by inserting a drinking straw, or something similar , until it meets up with the breech-bock.
Norm

HerrKaiser · 07-02-2019, 04:05 PM

That’s because you’re measuring it from the wrong spot. The barrel starts at the end of the breechblock. This is a 4” barrel military pistol example.

Ragnar · 07-02-2019, 04:19 PM

Was seriously thinking that,glad to see I was mistaken.
Sooo,back to the holster, does this look like a correct fit for this Luger or need I keep searching for a correct holster a wee bit deeper?

DonVoigt · 07-02-2019, 04:49 PM

Wrong holster,
you need one for a 4 5/8" bbl luger, not for a 4" luger- which is what you have.

Why do you want a holster?
To carry it? or for collecting?

To carry you can find a nice cheap universal fit nylon holster; for collecting your choices are to go for an original "commercial" holster or one for a Swiss or Portuguese luger with the longer barrel.

Ragnar · 07-02-2019, 05:18 PM

Thanks to all for setting me straight..
03man,at 75years old not planning on carrying, just thought I like a correct holster to go with a antique Luger so shall continue the hunt.lol

mrerick · 07-02-2019, 06:54 PM

I'd recommend you hold out for a correct period holster, rather than a reproduction. That would be something much more appropriate to the pistol.

When you get it, don't store your gun inside it. Some end up getting corroded.

The Swiss Lugers are .30 Luger in caliber, and also have that longer barrel. One of those holsters could well fit the pistol properly. The Swiss were the first military force to contract to supply their officers with Lugers in 1900. A quick look shows that Bob Simpson (http://simpsonltd.com) has a number for sale.

Lugerdoc · 07-03-2019, 12:05 PM

Check the serial on your m1900 luger to see if it might be one of the 1000 American Eagle marked US Test lugers in the 6100 to 7200 serial range. if so, you may want to consider purchasing a repro US test holster from Sarco, GPC or others. TH

Ron Wood · 07-03-2019, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

Check the serial on your m1900 luger to see if it might be one of the 1000 American Eagle marked US Test lugers in the 6100 to 7200 serial range....TH

Tom,
Thank you for asking that! Anytime a M1900 shows up, there is the possibility that it is a Test Luger and could add to the surviving gun data base.
Ron

HerrKaiser · 07-03-2019, 04:41 PM

If i am not mistaken, this gun has already been posted here before and generated much discussion over its unique sideplate. It was SN 8008 and had an import stamp.

Ragnar · 07-06-2019, 11:49 AM

this is correct.
I am looking at and concidering a couple of Swiss holster’s on Simpson Ltd.

07-02-2019, 02:23 PM	#1
Ragnar User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Unusual fit unfortunately. Being a first time Luger owner found the holster my model 1900 7.65mm came with was a poor fit. Being marked P38 of course assumed it was for a Walthers therefore the ill fit. Found a really nice ‘abeit reproductionWWI Holster hoping it would be a proper fit while deciding whether I should spend the money it would cost on a authentic original rig. Kinda glad I did after finding my 1900 still has a Poor fit. Assuming the barrel length is the culprit lol. It being 3 and 7/8th”should fit further down in the holster correct? Question is what then does a holster for a model commercial 1900 look like ? Anyone have a picture they care to share. Attached Thumbnails

07-02-2019, 03:54 PM	#3
Ragnar User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	I’m going by what several members here have determined. Frankly I’m not positive I’ve measured the barrel correctly you can see by the picture how I came to my determination. Attached Thumbnails

07-02-2019, 04:05 PM	#5
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	That’s because you’re measuring it from the wrong spot. The barrel starts at the end of the breechblock. This is a 4” barrel military pistol example. Attached Thumbnails __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

07-02-2019, 04:49 PM	#7
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Wrong holster, you need one for a 4 5/8" bbl luger, not for a 4" luger- which is what you have. Why do you want a holster? To carry it? or for collecting? To carry you can find a nice cheap universal fit nylon holster; for collecting your choices are to go for an original "commercial" holster or one for a Swiss or Portuguese luger with the longer barrel. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

07-02-2019, 06:54 PM	#9
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'd recommend you hold out for a correct period holster, rather than a reproduction. That would be something much more appropriate to the pistol. When you get it, don't store your gun inside it. Some end up getting corroded. The Swiss Lugers are .30 Luger in caliber, and also have that longer barrel. One of those holsters could well fit the pistol properly. The Swiss were the first military force to contract to supply their officers with Lugers in 1900. A quick look shows that Bob Simpson (http://simpsonltd.com) has a number for sale. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

07-02-2019, 03:03 PM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	If your pistol is indeed a 1900 in 7'65mm the barrel length should be 4 3/4".

07-02-2019, 04:05 PM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Barrel length is measured from the muzzle to the face of the breech-block. The easiest way to measure it is by inserting a drinking straw, or something similar , until it meets up with the breech-bock. Norm

07-02-2019, 04:19 PM	#6
Ragnar User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Was seriously thinking that,glad to see I was mistaken. Sooo,back to the holster, does this look like a correct fit for this Luger or need I keep searching for a correct holster a wee bit deeper?

07-02-2019, 05:18 PM	#8
Ragnar User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks to all for setting me straight.. 03man,at 75years old not planning on carrying, just thought I like a correct holster to go with a antique Luger so shall continue the hunt.lol

07-03-2019, 12:05 PM	#10
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Check the serial on your m1900 luger to see if it might be one of the 1000 American Eagle marked US Test lugers in the 6100 to 7200 serial range. if so, you may want to consider purchasing a repro US test holster from Sarco, GPC or others. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]

07-03-2019, 04:41 PM	#12
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	If i am not mistaken, this gun has already been posted here before and generated much discussion over its unique sideplate. It was SN 8008 and had an import stamp. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

07-06-2019, 11:49 AM	#13
Ragnar User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	this is correct. I am looking at and concidering a couple of Swiss holster’s on Simpson Ltd.