Holsters, What Do I Have?
 

Picked these up a few years back. Thoughts?
There are no markings on the brown one and it has a shoulder strap.
The black one has an acceptance stamp and says Leder Waren Werk Curt Vogel Cottbus
1938.
Thanks
Paul

Darn the pics did not load. I’ll get them posted in the morning.
Sorry

Lets see if this works.

Paul,

Your 2nd holster is of course a Luger holster.

Made by Curt Vogel, located in Cottbus in 1938. It's a military holster, with proof mark "Eagle/WaA94" which is all correct.

From what I can see it appears to be in good condition. I can't see the entire holster though in your photos. Is there by any chance another marking below the "eagle/WaA94", that looks like an "Eagle/M"?? (I've attached a photo showing what it looks like)

As long as no damage or repairs, it's a good WWII era luger holster.



Matt:cool:

Matt,
Thanks for the reply. I do not see any other markings below the acceptance mark.
Should I apply some Lanolin to the holster?
The brown holster came with a P38, Finnish perhaps?
A few more photos.

Thanks
Paul

A little lanolin is always good. On the bendable parts for sure...Hinge, top of belt loops, closure strap, top of the tool pouch & the lift strap. Don't apply any to the sueded undersides.

Well well, you learn something new every day. After perusing this section of the forums I learned what that flap was on the inside top of the holster. Low and behold when I opened mine I found the loader tool! A bit rusty at the tip but not to bad! Soaking in CLP now.
Matt that is a heck of a commute to work.

first picture Lahti ??? , because in second picture impression of grip angle in leather appears to be more of an angle then on a P38 -

Schutzen-jager,
Could be, I'll have to do some looking. I should mention that it has a shoulder strap and is a soft style holster.

Paul

Paul,

I'd take Jerry's advice on the holster.

Yes, I have a long commute to work, but it's very rewarding and enjoyable! :burnout:
And I get 60 days off when I get home!:cheers:

Matt:cool: