1940 Luger Holster
 

This is especially for Jerry Burney. I read something on the message Board about "all those hard shell holsters we see so often." I have a 1940 Karl Bocker holster with Nazi eagle and proof of waA195. This is a very hard holster. Should I be worried about it being a fake/ I got it at Simpson's in Galesburg IL. Thanks.

William Quinn

Well, I am not Jerry Burney, so apoligize for answering. :rolleyes:

Can you quote where you saw / heard the phrase "hard shell holsters...." I hear that for P38, but not for luger holsters.


Why would yours be fake? Does it look like a fake?

William, Many molded original holsters have a nice shape and are hard. I would need a lot more information to determine it's authenticity.

Did Simpson's sell it to you as an original? How much did you pay? If Simpson's said it was original I wouldn't necessarily worry too much about it. I don't believe they would intentionally cheat anyone.

If you would like to send me a photo or post one or two on the Forum I can tell you for sure.
I like to see the full back and one of the front with the top open.

Jerry burney

lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net

Jerry,
Thanks for your reply. Simpson's said it was an original. I'll try to send photos if I can figure out how to do it. I paid $700 for it. It looks to be in excellent condition (which made me wonder). I then saw a 1941 holster that looked quite good for $400. I called Simpson's but they weren't much help except assuring me that they would not sell me a repro. I'm such an amateur at collecting that I worry about being taken in. Thanks.

Wm Quinn

To edward Tinker,

No need to apologize. I can use all the help I can get. Thanks. It doesn't look fake, but it's in great condition, so I wonder.

Wm Quinn

To Edward Tinker,

I can't find the reference to hard shell holsters. Sorry.

Wm Quinn

William, Ed..I think the difference is that P-38's also had a soft shell. Lugers do not and therefore the reference to hard and softshell for P-38 but not Luger.
I have no doubt that Simpson's sold you an original holster. The 1942 date apparently commands a hefty premium.
Jerry Burney