[lugerholsterrepair]

Gentlemen, As many of you know I started out making Luger lanyards many years ago and have studied them whenever possible ever since. My Paratrooper Comrade,Tom Armstrong asked me if I knew anything about repairing Luger holsters.Since I was making leather lanyards I decided to give it a try since Frank DeMauro had died.

The Lanyard pictured here seems to be original German Military of the WW1 era. I cannot say for absolute certain without observing the details close up. It is certainly made on that pattern and style so it looks correct.

Yes, I still make Luger Lanyards for shooters. They are very much like the originals, brass swivels, leather attachment tab, brass stud with hand hammered washer and rivet with round leather strap. Even though I could make one exactly like the German issue I don't, I saw one of these appear on auction as an original and this left a bad taste. I know my work when I see it.

Yes, Original Lanyards are quite rare here in the U.S. but relatively common in collections in Europe. I have many action photo's of soldiers wearing them and many close ups of lanyards in European collections. They were an important accoutrement for Stosstrup Soldiers in no mans land as well as Cavalry troops and Motorcycle troops. Anywhere it was possible to drop your Luger in the dark one would be useful.

Jerry Burney