[lugerholsterrepair]

Gentlemen, This was a very interesting project! Christian, Ellie and I had our patience tested here. This holster was lost twice, went to France twice , the US twice and was lost altogether for over 4-5 months! Mostly due to customs problems.
It is indeed a very rare holster that had many problems that needed correcting. Some because of a previous repair by an amature, some because of poor condition.
It is not pigskin but very thin cowhide (Compared to later holsters) with a linear texture applied to the surface like many early artillery's.
This holster had some oddities I had not seen before and I had to ask advice from my good Friend George Anderson to clarify some things for me. I had never seen hollow rivets used to fix the folded ends of the top. They are entirely correct, period and original on this rare holster.
I also questioned the lack of a pull-up strap. It was discovered that the front of the holster is made with thin leather that balloons out to allow the Soldier to slip his hand into the top of the holster and easily grasp the pistol.
It was a learning experience for me and a real joy to have this holster in my shop.
Christian was a real pleasure to deal with even when his holster went AWOL for months! He was sure it was gone forever but I have never lost a holster box in 10 years and I could not believe this one would be lost either!
One of the reasons I do what I do is to hold in my hands history like this...Jerry Burney