Luger Rigs

Marvin · 03-01-2001, 06:53 AM

Speaking of rigs. The way holsters were shipped from the factory to the distribution depots, and finally to the local armory, a Luger could have a holster one year before or one year after the pistol date and still be correct. As holsters were put into inventory, the stamps did not mean anything to anyone as they were issued. The Germans used the last in, first out system of distribution. If a large depot had a big quantity of holsters, the ones put in first may not get shipped to the local areas for a while. I also like to get the same year holster with the pistol, but the one year before or after also works.

In addition, a rig may be 100% correct for the early Lugers (1935, 1936, etc.) because I am sure the holsters would be replaced in a few years if they were damaged and they would be the later years production. So, a 1936 Luger would be correct if it had a 1942 holster. What are some other thoughts?

Marvin

03-01-2001, 06:53 AM	#10
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Luger Rigs Speaking of rigs. The way holsters were shipped from the factory to the distribution depots, and finally to the local armory, a Luger could have a holster one year before or one year after the pistol date and still be correct. As holsters were put into inventory, the stamps did not mean anything to anyone as they were issued. The Germans used the last in, first out system of distribution. If a large depot had a big quantity of holsters, the ones put in first may not get shipped to the local areas for a while. I also like to get the same year holster with the pistol, but the one year before or after also works. In addition, a rig may be 100% correct for the early Lugers (1935, 1936, etc.) because I am sure the holsters would be replaced in a few years if they were damaged and they would be the later years production. So, a 1936 Luger would be correct if it had a 1942 holster. What are some other thoughts? Marvin