[royusa]

I would be pleased to read any comments on this holster that came with a 1916 Luger I bought recently. It appears to be a commercial as there is no makers name or date. Inside the flap is stamped with W.I or W.1. The strap loops look like they are from the same leather as the holster and certainly weren't added recently. It came with a police mag. in it's pouch.
Has any member seen anything similar.

Thanks Roy

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[Edward Tinker]

Roy, see this thread;
http://www.gunboards.com/luger/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2215

Jan also states this in the same thread:

quote:The strap and rod are found on Army holsters dated 1925*-1934 and on Weimar reworks of Imperial holster. Jan *I seem to recall seeing this modification on a 1924 dated holsters.

ed

 

[royusa]

Thank you Ed for your speedy reply, I see what you mean on that previous thread however my holster is different in the fact it has these two metal loops attached to the back of the holster in the area of the belt loops. They look like they were added to accomodate a shoulder strap perhaps.

I thank you for your time in this matter.
Roy

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[Ron Smith]

Roy, I'm not absolutely certain, but I believe the holster was altered for mounted police use.The loops were added for a shoulder strap.
Ron

 

[lugerholsterrepair]

Roy, I just had the pleasure to work on another holster like this one except for the strap D-rings. It was a 1916 with the cleaning rod and strap (1934) added to an Imperial holster.

I have seen the strap configuration on U-boat rigs. Not saying this is one but have seen authentic Navy rigs made this way.

Like Ron says it could be for Mounted use I guess. The proof here is in period photo's. It only exists in the context of has it been seen in a photo?

I can tell you the added leather tabs are period to the holster. The stitching is good and correct. Done the way it should have been by a German Sattler of the era. Very nice! Jerry Burney

 

[Pete E.]

Looks like one of the tabs was sewn and then re-sewn at a little higher position...

 

[garfield]

quote:Originally posted by lugerholsterrepair



I have seen the strap configuration on U-boat rigs.

How are these "U-boat rigs" marked so that a person might recognize them?

 

[royusa]

I just want to thank all you guys for your inputs here. I am really glad I came across this website. I will be a frequent visitor. I see a wealth of info. on these pages.

Regards Roy

 

[lugerholsterrepair]

Garfield, Tom Armstrong, noted Imperial Navy collector has several in his collection. I have seen them first hand but honestly I do not remember if they were specially marked.I see so many holsters on a weekly basis I can't remember them all! You could contact Tom and ask him. I am positive he could give you chapter and verse on the type. Sorry I can't be of more help than that. Jerry Burney

 

[garfield]

quote:Originally posted by lugerholsterrepair

... I do not remember if they were specially marked.I see so many holsters on a weekly basis I can't remember them all! Sorry I can't be of more help than that. Jerry Burney

Thanks, Jerry.

 

[royusa]

Jerry do you think you could pass on the photo of this holster of mine to this guy Tom and see if he thinks it is 'Imperial Navy' or if you could e-mail me his e-mail address I'll do it.

Thanks Roy

 

[Ron Smith]

Roy, Post the photos and your question under "Navy Lugers". Tom will see it.
Ron

 

[donmaus]

See the last few posts on the following thread on the Luger Forum. It appears that my D-rings may be authentic, after all.
http://forums.lugerforum.com/cgi-bin/lugerforum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=15;t=000399