Luftwaffe Holster

trigger643 · 11-18-2004, 11:32 PM

Drop Eagle "2" inside with maker's marks, no date, that I can find. No markings externally. This was a black holster. Stitching has come undone on flap, crack in mag pouch. A candidate for Jerry? or leave as is? (this holster was black originally).

Pete Ebbink · 11-18-2004, 11:46 PM

Hi Glen,

Can you photo the "drop eagle/2" markings from the inside...

Is it located on the inside, back panel...? Maybe an HK stamping...???

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

trigger643 · 11-19-2004, 12:01 AM

this is part of a set acquired today posted under P.08 lugers.

Pete Ebbink · 11-19-2004, 12:13 AM

Glen,

Is this one were mine...I would send to Jerry for a little stitching repair and then just apply some Hide Food to spruce up the leather a bit.

The wear from black to brown is part of the holster's history and I would leave it as-is...

Thanks for the added posting of the HK stamping...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

lugerholsterrepair · 11-19-2004, 12:32 AM

Glen, A very nice example! Beautiful stamp on the inside...Well used on the outside but not abused. Simply honest wear. Quite the valuble and sought after holster...Jerry Burney

trigger643 · 11-19-2004, 12:44 AM

Well Jerry, this is another fine mess you've gotten us into. Got time for a little stitching and conditioning? The threads are out about 2.5" across the top of the flap at the rear, both rows... I'm supposed to go down to see Ted shortly, to pick up my 1900 AE he's doing for me. Have you flown South for the winter? or are you still about the country? Perhaps I could drop it off? (btw, the audley you did for me fetched $298.00 on ebay a few months back).

John D. · 11-19-2004, 09:41 AM

Very, very nice....

My guess is that the manufacturers stamp - inside, left - top would be "ALBIN EGER - SCHMALKALDEN" (sp on last word, but I think it's correct?)and should be undated with the LWaA 2 (2nd Inspection Acceptance). They were typically issued with Krieghoff's in the 1942 & 1943 production years, but a few have been noted in later production as well.

As Jerry noted, yours look like an honest, field worn example in really nice condition..! Congratulations!!!!

John D.

lugerholsterrepair · 11-19-2004, 12:47 PM

Glen, Yes I have the time to do it if you like. I am building several Baby Luger holsters. One for Tom Armstrong's Son who is returning from Iraq and several to have on hand if someone wants one.I find they are much more economical time wise to make in a string.

Say hello to Ted for me when you get there. I am sure he did a beautiful job on your pistol.

Yes, I have moved to Yuma for the Winter. Got out of the Colorado high country and the cold. Quite pleasant here!

Jerry Burney
13320 45th Lane
Yuma AZ 85367

928 342 7583

trigger643 · 11-24-2004, 11:59 PM

Jerry, look for it next week. I'll get it off in the mail to you Saturday USPS. If anyone observing this board has any German leather needing help, I cannot recommend anyone above or equal to Mr. Jerry Burney. His abilities to match, create and recreate are exceptional. Truly an excellent masterleathercraftsman. I wish I had taken before and afters of the Audley Woodsman holster. The C96 rig he made for me has left more than one "advanced" collector befuddled.

Ron Smith · 11-25-2004, 12:38 AM

Aw, the guys a bum! Could'nt patch a tennis shoe with chewing gum. <img border="0" alt="[icon107]" title="" src="graemlins/icon107.gif" />

Glen, I agree. Jerry can make leather talk. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Ron

trigger643 · 01-01-2005, 05:05 PM

this holster is now on ebay

11-18-2004, 11:32 PM	#1
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Luftwaffe Holster Drop Eagle "2" inside with maker's marks, no date, that I can find. No markings externally. This was a black holster. Stitching has come undone on flap, crack in mag pouch. A candidate for Jerry? or leave as is? (this holster was black originally). __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

11-19-2004, 12:01 AM	#3
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	this is part of a set acquired today posted under P.08 lugers. __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

11-19-2004, 12:32 AM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Glen, A very nice example! Beautiful stamp on the inside...Well used on the outside but not abused. Simply honest wear. Quite the valuble and sought after holster...Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

11-19-2004, 12:44 AM	#6
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Well Jerry, this is another fine mess you've gotten us into. Got time for a little stitching and conditioning? The threads are out about 2.5" across the top of the flap at the rear, both rows... I'm supposed to go down to see Ted shortly, to pick up my 1900 AE he's doing for me. Have you flown South for the winter? or are you still about the country? Perhaps I could drop it off? (btw, the audley you did for me fetched $298.00 on ebay a few months back). __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

11-19-2004, 12:47 PM	#8
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Glen, Yes I have the time to do it if you like. I am building several Baby Luger holsters. One for Tom Armstrong's Son who is returning from Iraq and several to have on hand if someone wants one.I find they are much more economical time wise to make in a string. Say hello to Ted for me when you get there. I am sure he did a beautiful job on your pistol. Yes, I have moved to Yuma for the Winter. Got out of the Colorado high country and the cold. Quite pleasant here! Jerry Burney 13320 45th Lane Yuma AZ 85367 928 342 7583 __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

11-18-2004, 11:46 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Glen, Can you photo the "drop eagle/2" markings from the inside... Is it located on the inside, back panel...? Maybe an HK stamping...??? Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

11-19-2004, 12:13 AM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Glen, Is this one were mine...I would send to Jerry for a little stitching repair and then just apply some Hide Food to spruce up the leather a bit. The wear from black to brown is part of the holster's history and I would leave it as-is... Thanks for the added posting of the HK stamping... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

11-19-2004, 09:41 AM	#7
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Very, very nice.... My guess is that the manufacturers stamp - inside, left - top would be "ALBIN EGER - SCHMALKALDEN" (sp on last word, but I think it's correct?)and should be undated with the LWaA 2 (2nd Inspection Acceptance). They were typically issued with Krieghoff's in the 1942 & 1943 production years, but a few have been noted in later production as well. As Jerry noted, yours look like an honest, field worn example in really nice condition..! Congratulations!!!! John D.

11-24-2004, 11:59 PM	#9
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Jerry, look for it next week. I'll get it off in the mail to you Saturday USPS. If anyone observing this board has any German leather needing help, I cannot recommend anyone above or equal to Mr. Jerry Burney. His abilities to match, create and recreate are exceptional. Truly an excellent masterleathercraftsman. I wish I had taken before and afters of the Audley Woodsman holster. The C96 rig he made for me has left more than one "advanced" collector befuddled. __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

11-25-2004, 12:38 AM	#10
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Aw, the guys a bum! Could'nt patch a tennis shoe with chewing gum. <img border="0" alt="[icon107]" title="" src="graemlins/icon107.gif" /> Glen, I agree. Jerry can make leather talk. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

01-01-2005, 05:05 PM	#11
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	this holster is now on ebay __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown