Luger Holster - ID

Like_Old_Guns · 06-22-2013, 09:30 PM

I'd like to identify this holster. It did not come with a P.08, but a luger magazine fits the pouch and it has a luger tool holder that had a DE/63 marked tool (other thread from today, thanks Norm).

The holster has no visible stampings in the leather, front or back, but does have what appears to be a BA.IX ink stamp in a rectangular box inside the flap.

The holster is not in great shape and appears to have been reworked heavily somewhere in its life. There are old stitching holes in the front around the closure strap, on the back by one of the belt loops, and running down the front, top to bottom, behind the magazine pouch. Do I have a WWI era holster reworked for WWII, or something like that?

I appreciate any guidance.

Edward Tinker · 06-22-2013, 10:15 PM

It's a WWI era artillery holster. See the rear where theblocks were, the front holes and the side cleaning rod pouch holes.

lugerholsterrepair · 06-22-2013, 11:48 PM

Ed is quite correct. A ww1 era Artillery converted for 4 inch use..likely during the Weimar period.

Like_Old_Guns · 06-23-2013, 04:09 AM

Ed, Jerry, thanks. Looked like some kind of a rework. I assume it was common coming out of WWI for such rework to occur, and also suspect there is not much value in a reworked holster in not so great condition. Thanks,

Ben M. · 06-23-2013, 01:37 PM

simpsons try to seel them for $125 or so, but they stay on their web site.

06-22-2013, 09:30 PM	#1
Like_Old_Guns Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 26 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Luger Holster - ID I'd like to identify this holster. It did not come with a P.08, but a luger magazine fits the pouch and it has a luger tool holder that had a DE/63 marked tool (other thread from today, thanks Norm). The holster has no visible stampings in the leather, front or back, but does have what appears to be a BA.IX ink stamp in a rectangular box inside the flap. The holster is not in great shape and appears to have been reworked heavily somewhere in its life. There are old stitching holes in the front around the closure strap, on the back by one of the belt loops, and running down the front, top to bottom, behind the magazine pouch. Do I have a WWI era holster reworked for WWII, or something like that? I appreciate any guidance. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Roger NRA Endowment Member and CRPA Handgun Racks - http://www.ArmoryRacks.com

06-22-2013, 10:15 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	It's a WWI era artillery holster. See the rear where theblocks were, the front holes and the side cleaning rod pouch holes. __________________ 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

06-22-2013, 11:48 PM	#3
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	Ed is quite correct. A ww1 era Artillery converted for 4 inch use..likely during the Weimar period. __________________ 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."

06-23-2013, 04:09 AM	#4
Like_Old_Guns Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 26 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ed, Jerry, thanks. Looked like some kind of a rework. I assume it was common coming out of WWI for such rework to occur, and also suspect there is not much value in a reworked holster in not so great condition. Thanks, __________________ Roger NRA Endowment Member and CRPA Handgun Racks - http://www.ArmoryRacks.com

06-23-2013, 01:37 PM	#5
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 488 Thanks: 90 Thanked 123 Times in 83 Posts	simpsons try to seel them for $125 or so, but they stay on their web site.