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Pete Ebbink · 01-17-2007, 01:21 PM

Hi Paul,

I consider all of my holsters in the photo (except the one in the 9 o'clock postion) as M1900/M1906 holsters. The style remained mostly the same during this era. Exceptions are an added pouch to the top of the closure flap (as in the 11 o'clock holster position) or one added to the side (as in the 6 o'clock holster position).

I would use the date-stamping of a holster to determine if it is more appropriate for a M1900 luger or the later M1906 luger. If commercial and undated and not maker-marked, it would be difficult to determin when it was made...so a commerical could be "good" for either a M1900 or a M1906.

The holster shown in the 9 o'clock holster position is the redesigned holster for the M1929 luger. Its overall shape (especially as viewed from the back) is much different that the M1900/M1906 holsters.

I have picked up all of my Swiss luger holsters over the past 4 years. I was lucky to pay $ 125-200 for most...when their value was low. I did pay $ 300-350 for a couple in the last year or so...but I wanted them badly as they date-matched a luger I had.

If I were to sell any of my holsters today, I think I would make some profit. But I will keep them for now...until a nicer conditioned one shows up...

Hi Pisto,

The M1929 Swiss luger was issued from 1933 through 1947. Any "redesigned" Swiss holster (as in the 9 o'clock holster postion in my photo, above) with a date-stamp of 1933-1947 and even later would be, IMHO, considered a M1929 style holster.

The 06/24 Bern luger was made between 1918 through 1933. If a M1929 style holster has a date earlier than 1933, then you may be right and such a holster would be made for the 06/24 Luger.

I have not, yet, seen a M1929 holster with a date earlier than 1933. But it might be possible.

If you have seen one with the early date or have a photo, that would be great to share this info.

I have seen several 06/24 Bern lugers and even M1906 DWM-Swiss lugers "matched" with a M1929 holster dated after 1933. I suspect, in these cases, the older M1906 holster wore out and the luger owner purchased and used a M1929 holster as his replacement holster.

I suspect when the M1929 Swiss Luger was redesigned to reduce costs and manufacturing time, the folks in CH decided to redesign the luger holster to a "new" design that took less time and costs to produce, as well. This is only a guess on my part...I have no documentation to support this WAG.

The biggest difference between the M1900/M1906 holster and the later M1929 holster is that the former is made of a separate front and back piece of leather sewn along both sides. The M1929 is made of one piece of leather, folded upon itself and sewn only along one side. Other differences in overall shape and shape of closure flap can be seen in the photos, as well. Shape and sewing of the closure flap is quite different, too.

01-17-2007, 01:21 PM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Paul, I consider all of my holsters in the photo (except the one in the 9 o'clock postion) as M1900/M1906 holsters. The style remained mostly the same during this era. Exceptions are an added pouch to the top of the closure flap (as in the 11 o'clock holster position) or one added to the side (as in the 6 o'clock holster position). I would use the date-stamping of a holster to determine if it is more appropriate for a M1900 luger or the later M1906 luger. If commercial and undated and not maker-marked, it would be difficult to determin when it was made...so a commerical could be "good" for either a M1900 or a M1906. The holster shown in the 9 o'clock holster position is the redesigned holster for the M1929 luger. Its overall shape (especially as viewed from the back) is much different that the M1900/M1906 holsters. I have picked up all of my Swiss luger holsters over the past 4 years. I was lucky to pay $ 125-200 for most...when their value was low. I did pay $ 300-350 for a couple in the last year or so...but I wanted them badly as they date-matched a luger I had. If I were to sell any of my holsters today, I think I would make some profit. But I will keep them for now...until a nicer conditioned one shows up... Hi Pisto, The M1929 Swiss luger was issued from 1933 through 1947. Any "redesigned" Swiss holster (as in the 9 o'clock holster postion in my photo, above) with a date-stamp of 1933-1947 and even later would be, IMHO, considered a M1929 style holster. The 06/24 Bern luger was made between 1918 through 1933. If a M1929 style holster has a date earlier than 1933, then you may be right and such a holster would be made for the 06/24 Luger. I have not, yet, seen a M1929 holster with a date earlier than 1933. But it might be possible. If you have seen one with the early date or have a photo, that would be great to share this info. I have seen several 06/24 Bern lugers and even M1906 DWM-Swiss lugers "matched" with a M1929 holster dated after 1933. I suspect, in these cases, the older M1906 holster wore out and the luger owner purchased and used a M1929 holster as his replacement holster. I suspect when the M1929 Swiss Luger was redesigned to reduce costs and manufacturing time, the folks in CH decided to redesign the luger holster to a "new" design that took less time and costs to produce, as well. This is only a guess on my part...I have no documentation to support this WAG. The biggest difference between the M1900/M1906 holster and the later M1929 holster is that the former is made of a separate front and back piece of leather sewn along both sides. The M1929 is made of one piece of leather, folded upon itself and sewn only along one side. Other differences in overall shape and shape of closure flap can be seen in the photos, as well. Shape and sewing of the closure flap is quite different, too.