1939 Luger & 1941 P38 Hoster Info Needed

TN Mongo · 11-10-2009, 11:00 PM

I am a high school U.S. history teacher and a cowboy action shooter. I also make leather for cowboy action shooting. I am not a Luger collector.

This past weekend I went to an estate sale and picked up two holsters. One is a Luger holster marked 1939 with the maker’s mark of E. LUNESCHLOSS SOLINGEN. The other is a P38 holster marked 1941 with a maker’s mark of joa. I took the holsters to a local gun show and a collector made me an offer on both holsters. I got his card, but I was hesitant to sell because I have no idea what these holsters are really worth.

I am active on a couple of cowboy action shooters’ forums and a few leather makers’ forums so I assumed there had to be some forms for Luger collectors. While looking for more information on these holsters, I found you guys.

I purchased the holsters because I knew they had value. I have far more interest in cowboy guns and leather so I would like to get these into the hands of someone who would appreciate them. But, I don’t want to get “taken” in the process. I would like to know what you gentlemen think is the fair market value of the holsters. Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

Edward Tinker · 11-11-2009, 11:30 AM

If I was selling at my table I would ask $275-$300 for the luger holster and $150-$175 for the p38 holster (looks like the threads are missing on the upper left on the rear).

If I was buying, I would try and buy them from you both for around $275-$300 provided neither has been cut down or anything.

Ed

TN Mongo · 11-13-2009, 08:24 PM

Just a quick follow-up. I received $350 total for both holster from a local dealer. He was pleased to get them and I am satisfied with what they brought. I had very little invested in them.

Thank you for your help.

11-10-2009, 11:00 PM	#1
TN Mongo New User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1939 Luger & 1941 P38 Hoster Info Needed I am a high school U.S. history teacher and a cowboy action shooter. I also make leather for cowboy action shooting. I am not a Luger collector. This past weekend I went to an estate sale and picked up two holsters. One is a Luger holster marked 1939 with the maker’s mark of E. LUNESCHLOSS SOLINGEN. The other is a P38 holster marked 1941 with a maker’s mark of joa. I took the holsters to a local gun show and a collector made me an offer on both holsters. I got his card, but I was hesitant to sell because I have no idea what these holsters are really worth. I am active on a couple of cowboy action shooters’ forums and a few leather makers’ forums so I assumed there had to be some forms for Luger collectors. While looking for more information on these holsters, I found you guys. I purchased the holsters because I knew they had value. I have far more interest in cowboy guns and leather so I would like to get these into the hands of someone who would appreciate them. But, I don’t want to get “taken” in the process. I would like to know what you gentlemen think is the fair market value of the holsters. Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Attached Thumbnails

11-11-2009, 11:30 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	If I was selling at my table I would ask $275-$300 for the luger holster and $150-$175 for the p38 holster (looks like the threads are missing on the upper left on the rear). If I was buying, I would try and buy them from you both for around $275-$300 provided neither has been cut down or anything. Ed __________________ 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

11-13-2009, 08:24 PM	#3
TN Mongo New User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just a quick follow-up. I received $350 total for both holster from a local dealer. He was pleased to get them and I am satisfied with what they brought. I had very little invested in them. Thank you for your help.