Luger police holster verification

nbuergel · 10-10-2024, 12:10 AM

Hi guys,

I’m still learning about holsters. Does this piece look authentic from the period. It appears to be police marked from Minden.

Thanks,

Nate

nbuergel · 10-10-2024, 12:21 AM

Here are two other pictures I forgot to initially include. The company name appears to maybe be Hans Rome out of Neu Ulm in 1916.

gunnertwo · 10-10-2024, 01:35 AM

Repurposed WW1 holster diverted to police use. Looks good to me.

G2

nbuergel · 10-11-2024, 09:44 AM

Thanks G2!

gunbugs · 10-12-2024, 06:11 PM

I don't see any abandoned stitching holes from an Army type buckle closure strap. So maybe a cut down Artillery or Navy holster?

ithacaartist · 10-12-2024, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gunbugs

I don't see any abandoned stitching holes from an Army type buckle closure strap. So maybe a cut down Artillery or Navy holster?

You might be onto something... The shape of the lid suggests Artillery. On the back side of the holster's toe, you can also see the holes left from its stitching before it was cut down.

nbuergel · 10-27-2024, 04:49 PM

Here’s some better pictures now that I have it in hand. The date stamp accompanying the Hans Romer is 1918. There’s also a faint stamp that is a crown with a Roman numeral I below it. I included a picture. Anyone know what that stands for?

10-10-2024, 12:10 AM	#1
nbuergel User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Luger police holster verification Hi guys, I’m still learning about holsters. Does this piece look authentic from the period. It appears to be police marked from Minden. Thanks, Nate Attached Thumbnails

10-10-2024, 12:21 AM	#2
nbuergel User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Here are two other pictures I forgot to initially include. The company name appears to maybe be Hans Rome out of Neu Ulm in 1916. Attached Thumbnails

10-27-2024, 04:49 PM	#7
nbuergel User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Here’s some better pictures now that I have it in hand. The date stamp accompanying the Hans Romer is 1918. There’s also a faint stamp that is a crown with a Roman numeral I below it. I included a picture. Anyone know what that stands for? Attached Thumbnails

10-10-2024, 01:35 AM	#3
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 621 Thanks: 821 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	Repurposed WW1 holster diverted to police use. Looks good to me. G2

10-11-2024, 09:44 AM	#4
nbuergel User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks G2!

10-12-2024, 06:11 PM	#5
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 657 Thanks: 361 Thanked 1,175 Times in 393 Posts	I don't see any abandoned stitching holes from an Army type buckle closure strap. So maybe a cut down Artillery or Navy holster?