New Luger holsters?

rolandtg · 03-30-2007, 12:43 AM

I'm looking for a quality leather flap holster similar to the Bulgarian? or old Heiser holsters.

I'm not interested in any of the German hardshell repros that seem to be available everywhere these days.
I'd prefer a new or at least very good used holster.

Can anyone recommend a source? I'm willing to pay good money for a quality holster.

Thanks in advance.

Ron Wood · 03-30-2007, 01:22 AM

Check out El Paso Saddlery at http://www.epsaddlery.com/ under the "military" heading. I can vouch for their quality.

OLDJARHEAD · 03-30-2007, 08:29 AM

Hello ,

I have an interesting looking one by Viking .

Please contact vtmag6@verizon.net for pictures and details .

Thanks, Mike

Lugerdoc · 03-30-2007, 10:03 AM

Roland, I have a few well used original M08 Bulgarian holsters available in the $35 to $75 range. hellerarms@webtv.net

George Anderson · 03-31-2007, 06:50 AM

Roland, I just piced up a very nice German made holster for the Luger. It is in a nonGerman commercial style with a felt lining and extensive oakleaf pattern tooling. If you are interested at $200 let me know and I will send photos.

rolandtg · 04-01-2007, 11:21 PM

Thanks for the feedback all.
Ron, that 1900 holster is pretty much what i was looking for!
I notice I can get it without the "US" stamp as well.

azlaw · 04-03-2007, 12:25 PM

I spoke with Gene Brown of Old Pueblo Leather, Tucson's local CAS gun rig maker about a custom Luger rig yesterday. He is going to make me one in the Mexican loop/Heiser style most likely - we are still looking at designs - plus suitable open topped dual mag pouch. The idea is to capture the Mexican Revolution/Pancho Villa look for use in the CAS "Wild Bunch" class, where Lugers are allowed. Any pictures that anyone has of Lugers in Mexican service with indigenous leather would be appreciated.

Old Pueblo will save any patterns they make, so anyone can order them later. They can be reached through Thunderstick Trading Co in Tucson (520) 290-8599.

H

John F. · 04-03-2007, 10:55 PM

Azlaw, I have a custom 6" .30 Luger which was built for varminting, and am looking for a nice open-top holster for it, for field use. Do you mind if I ask the price range for the holster and magazine pouch that you are going to have built?

Thanks much,
John

azlaw · 04-03-2007, 11:41 PM

Old Pueblo holsters usually run about $50-$90 depending on many things - leather, tooling, dye, studding, conchos, lining, etc. Belts are a bit more, so a single holster rig is kinda-sorta starting at $150-$200 built to your size. The last rig I bought was a black lined belt with three fully lined holsters - Gene went nuts on the tooling and studding, so we ended up at about $450 in all if I remember right. I'm going to ask for something basic for the Luger, and he will probably go nuts on some tooling or treatment as usual, so I'll probably end up with a $300 or more bill, but his stuff has always been worth it. He knows he can get away with it with me.

I like Gene's basic brown Mexican loop stuff for field use. No lining, minimal tooling, just simple stuff. I carry half of an old two-belt CAS rig he made for me years ago as for horseback use with my Colt New Service. Make sure to order tie-downs for field use.

Not sure about cost on mag pouches, he's been making them for 1911s for awhile to go with the Heiser style 1911 holsters that he offers.

H

John F. · 04-04-2007, 08:59 PM

Thanks, Azlaw, for the good information! If you happen to think of it, we'd love to see photos when you get it!

John

Pete Ebbink · 04-06-2007, 12:28 PM

Henry,

One of my 6" Heiser holsters with an "olde west" flair...

John F. · 04-06-2007, 01:35 PM

WOW, Pete, that is COOL!!!! Thanks! If you don't mind, I may save that photo and provide it to a holster maker to see if they can do something similar.

Thanks!
John

Pete Ebbink · 04-06-2007, 02:20 PM

Hi John,

No problem...hope you get good use out of the photos.

BTW...I got this holster on eBay a year or so back...think I won it for $ 125 or maybe a bit higher.

I think I won on a slow week...

SS109 · 05-01-2007, 05:26 PM

I am looking for a good Luger holster too. My commercial 7.65mm has a front sight that won't fit in a normal hardshell.
Anyone tried to make room for a high front sight?

azlaw · 05-15-2007, 01:37 AM

My Luger went off to Old Pueblo today, along with photos of a Audley holster and a few other holster pictures. Should have the rig back in a few weeks, depending on how busy they are. Will post pics when I get it.

H

azlaw · 06-23-2007, 06:19 PM

Rig completed - pics on the Holster forum.

H

03-30-2007, 12:43 AM	#1
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 476 Thanks: 374 Thanked 258 Times in 113 Posts	New Luger holsters? I'm looking for a quality leather flap holster similar to the Bulgarian? or old Heiser holsters. I'm not interested in any of the German hardshell repros that seem to be available everywhere these days. I'd prefer a new or at least very good used holster. Can anyone recommend a source? I'm willing to pay good money for a quality holster. Thanks in advance.

03-30-2007, 01:22 AM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,010 Thanks: 1,088 Thanked 5,149 Times in 1,694 Posts	Check out El Paso Saddlery at http://www.epsaddlery.com/ under the "military" heading. I can vouch for their quality. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-30-2007, 10:03 AM	#4
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	Roland, I have a few well used original M08 Bulgarian holsters available in the $35 to $75 range. hellerarms@webtv.net __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

04-03-2007, 10:55 PM	#8
John F. User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Azlaw, I have a custom 6" .30 Luger which was built for varminting, and am looking for a nice open-top holster for it, for field use. Do you mind if I ask the price range for the holster and magazine pouch that you are going to have built? Thanks much, John __________________ John

04-04-2007, 08:59 PM	#10
John F. User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, Azlaw, for the good information! If you happen to think of it, we'd love to see photos when you get it! John __________________ John

03-30-2007, 08:29 AM	#3
OLDJARHEAD User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 299 Thanks: 18 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Hello , I have an interesting looking one by Viking . Please contact vtmag6@verizon.net for pictures and details . Thanks, Mike

03-31-2007, 06:50 AM	#5
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,528 Times in 787 Posts	Roland, I just piced up a very nice German made holster for the Luger. It is in a nonGerman commercial style with a felt lining and extensive oakleaf pattern tooling. If you are interested at $200 let me know and I will send photos.

04-01-2007, 11:21 PM	#6
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 476 Thanks: 374 Thanked 258 Times in 113 Posts	Thanks for the feedback all. Ron, that 1900 holster is pretty much what i was looking for! I notice I can get it without the "US" stamp as well.

04-03-2007, 12:25 PM	#7
azlaw User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 204 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I spoke with Gene Brown of Old Pueblo Leather, Tucson's local CAS gun rig maker about a custom Luger rig yesterday. He is going to make me one in the Mexican loop/Heiser style most likely - we are still looking at designs - plus suitable open topped dual mag pouch. The idea is to capture the Mexican Revolution/Pancho Villa look for use in the CAS "Wild Bunch" class, where Lugers are allowed. Any pictures that anyone has of Lugers in Mexican service with indigenous leather would be appreciated. Old Pueblo will save any patterns they make, so anyone can order them later. They can be reached through Thunderstick Trading Co in Tucson (520) 290-8599. H

04-03-2007, 11:41 PM	#9
azlaw User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 204 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Old Pueblo holsters usually run about $50-$90 depending on many things - leather, tooling, dye, studding, conchos, lining, etc. Belts are a bit more, so a single holster rig is kinda-sorta starting at $150-$200 built to your size. The last rig I bought was a black lined belt with three fully lined holsters - Gene went nuts on the tooling and studding, so we ended up at about $450 in all if I remember right. I'm going to ask for something basic for the Luger, and he will probably go nuts on some tooling or treatment as usual, so I'll probably end up with a $300 or more bill, but his stuff has always been worth it. He knows he can get away with it with me. I like Gene's basic brown Mexican loop stuff for field use. No lining, minimal tooling, just simple stuff. I carry half of an old two-belt CAS rig he made for me years ago as for horseback use with my Colt New Service. Make sure to order tie-downs for field use. Not sure about cost on mag pouches, he's been making them for 1911s for awhile to go with the Heiser style 1911 holsters that he offers. H

04-06-2007, 12:28 PM	#11
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Henry, One of my 6" Heiser holsters with an "olde west" flair...

04-06-2007, 01:35 PM	#12
John F. User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	WOW, Pete, that is COOL!!!! Thanks! If you don't mind, I may save that photo and provide it to a holster maker to see if they can do something similar. Thanks! John __________________ John

04-06-2007, 02:20 PM	#13
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi John, No problem...hope you get good use out of the photos. BTW...I got this holster on eBay a year or so back...think I won it for $ 125 or maybe a bit higher. I think I won on a slow week...

05-01-2007, 05:26 PM	#14
SS109 User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jefferson, CO Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am looking for a good Luger holster too. My commercial 7.65mm has a front sight that won't fit in a normal hardshell. Anyone tried to make room for a high front sight? __________________ 1916 LP08 1923 9mm P08 Commercial Import 1920 .30 Luger Commercial

05-15-2007, 01:37 AM	#15
azlaw User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 204 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	My Luger went off to Old Pueblo today, along with photos of a Audley holster and a few other holster pictures. Should have the rig back in a few weeks, depending on how busy they are. Will post pics when I get it. H

06-23-2007, 06:19 PM	#16
azlaw User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 204 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Rig completed - pics on the Holster forum. H