Neighbor’s Erfurt Holster

Croc9 · 07-07-2019, 02:38 PM

This is the holster that belongs to the 1914 Erfurt pistol that belongs to my neighbor. It is posted (or will be) in another section. I am not an expert, but this one may be unusual because on the tool pouch. It features a leather knot rather than the normal stud. Is that normal for 1914? His grandfather brought it from WWII. Thanks

k98mike · 07-07-2019, 02:46 PM

The stiching on the cover flap is also different from the ones I have. Mine have no stiches.

wlyon · 07-07-2019, 03:28 PM

To me this could be a commercial holster and not military. Bill

DonVoigt · 07-07-2019, 03:53 PM

The workmanship and leather doesn't look like a German holster at all.
The luger is very nice though(picts in other thread).

Edward Tinker · 07-07-2019, 08:24 PM

Any markings on the inside lid?
Any markings on the rear?

My gut feeling is that the top was replaced at one time.

Lugerdoc · 07-08-2019, 11:31 AM

I agree with Ed, as i've only seen this type top cover on some reworked Walther M6 holsters. TH

Croc9 · 07-08-2019, 12:23 PM

The color of the leather and the thread looks very uniform throughout the holster. I'd bet if it was a rework, it was probably redied. Thanks for the information. Is that leather knot on the cover of the tool pouch typical?

DonVoigt · 07-08-2019, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Croc9

The color of the leather and the thread looks very uniform throughout the holster. I'd bet if it was a rework, it was probably redied. Thanks for the information. Is that leather knot on the cover of the tool pouch typical?NO

The stitching is new, and not executed very well, i.e. uneven spacing and stitch size, especially on the buckle tongue strap.

I don't think it is a "rework" but just a holster made by someone other than a German saddler. JMHO.

Croc9 · 07-08-2019, 04:58 PM

Thanks guys for the opinions. You're not offending me since it is not mine. Now that you mention it, it is quite different.

07-07-2019, 02:38 PM	#1
Croc9 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 16 Thanks: 22 Thanked 34 Times in 6 Posts	Neighbor’s Erfurt Holster This is the holster that belongs to the 1914 Erfurt pistol that belongs to my neighbor. It is posted (or will be) in another section. I am not an expert, but this one may be unusual because on the tool pouch. It features a leather knot rather than the normal stud. Is that normal for 1914? His grandfather brought it from WWII. Thanks Attached Thumbnails

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wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,636 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,558 Times in 955 Posts	To me this could be a commercial holster and not military. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	The workmanship and leather doesn't look like a German holster at all. The luger is very nice though(picts in other thread). __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	Any markings on the inside lid? Any markings on the rear? My gut feeling is that the top was replaced at one time. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-08-2019, 11:31 AM	#6
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	I agree with Ed, as i've only seen this type top cover on some reworked Walther M6 holsters. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-07-2019, 02:46 PM	#2
k98mike User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 141 Thanks: 280 Thanked 48 Times in 30 Posts	The stiching on the cover flap is also different from the ones I have. Mine have no stiches.

07-08-2019, 12:23 PM	#7
Croc9 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 16 Thanks: 22 Thanked 34 Times in 6 Posts	The color of the leather and the thread looks very uniform throughout the holster. I'd bet if it was a rework, it was probably redied. Thanks for the information. Is that leather knot on the cover of the tool pouch typical?

07-08-2019, 04:58 PM	#9
Croc9 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 16 Thanks: 22 Thanked 34 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks guys for the opinions. You're not offending me since it is not mine. Now that you mention it, it is quite different.