ID for this holster?

msg1956 · 07-27-2008, 07:32 AM

Hello all!

I was shopping for P38s on Gunbroker, and ran a crossed this auction. It is obviously a Luger holster (I think), but I have no expertice in Luger leather. I am sure it will take about 30 seconds for one of you Luger studs ID it! Thanks guys!

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=105342546

Jim

Edward Tinker · 07-27-2008, 08:57 AM

Jim, welcome to the forum.

It has the cut out for a luger like magazine, but does not have a luger tool pouch (big giveaway that it was usually not made for a luger). My first guess is that it is a p38 holster that someone modified for luger, not the other way around.

However, some post war holsters were made for either a P38 or a luger, but they usually are the softshell type.

i'd be curious to know what the markings are on the inner flap area? LPN or IPN and is that weapon or serial number rear right, both are indications of a police marking.

Ed

msg1956 · 07-27-2008, 09:09 AM

Ed

Thank you for the welcome! I have been lurking much longer than my Jan 08 registration date, but since I just don't have the cash for the Luger game, I am just a spectator. However, I do own a byf 42 rig I have had for 20 years which I bought back when a blue collar guy could afford them.

What made me think it was a Luger holster in the auction, was the typical mag cutout and the pull strap (which appears to be broken on the inside?). The holster kind of reminds me of some post war P35 Browning Hi Power holsters I have seen, but the mag pouch and pull strap are wrong for that.

Plus, the construction is not a-typical German, ie a formed wrap around front sown onto a flat rear piece. This one has a body that wraps around and meets in the middle. I just don't know, that is why I came to the experts!

Thanks again

Jim

wlyon · 07-27-2008, 09:09 AM

I would say post war German police. A lot of this style were made for the Browning High Power. Can't tell from the picture but the Browning would have a thick mag pouch. I have owned a couple of these ,both marked LPN. Bill

Ron Smith · 07-27-2008, 09:17 AM

Bill's correct. It is a post war police holster for a Star Mod B, an Astra 600 or a Radom.

I've got two of them, and they are worth about $75. This seller is either unknowledgable or trying to put one over.

Vlim · 07-27-2008, 09:46 AM

These holsters were made and sold by the major German gun houses and were indeed of a 'one size fits all' kind of affair. If the gun fits, it's good for that gun

You must appreciate the seller's efforts in making these photo's barefoot, though

msg1956 · 07-29-2008, 10:44 PM

Ah yes, the old barefoot photography trick!

Armed with the input from this great forum, I did some internet research and found a number of these holsters. Postwar German police Astra, etc. it is!

I actually like this holster, and wish I could find a nice one for sale seperately!

Jim

andrew.r · 10-18-2008, 10:36 PM

It is not a holster for a Radom.

G.T. · 10-18-2008, 10:47 PM

That is a really, really late "c" block matching gun..rare in it's own right! Best to all, til...lat'r...GT

07-27-2008, 07:32 AM	#1
msg1956 New User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CT Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ID for this holster? Hello all! I was shopping for P38s on Gunbroker, and ran a crossed this auction. It is obviously a Luger holster (I think), but I have no expertice in Luger leather. I am sure it will take about 30 seconds for one of you Luger studs ID it! Thanks guys! http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=105342546 Jim

07-27-2008, 08:57 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Jim, welcome to the forum. It has the cut out for a luger like magazine, but does not have a luger tool pouch (big giveaway that it was usually not made for a luger). My first guess is that it is a p38 holster that someone modified for luger, not the other way around. However, some post war holsters were made for either a P38 or a luger, but they usually are the softshell type. i'd be curious to know what the markings are on the inner flap area? LPN or IPN and is that weapon or serial number rear right, both are indications of a police marking. Ed __________________ 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

07-27-2008, 09:09 AM	#4
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 3,144 Thanked 2,531 Times in 943 Posts	I would say post war German police. A lot of this style were made for the Browning High Power. Can't tell from the picture but the Browning would have a thick mag pouch. I have owned a couple of these ,both marked LPN. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

07-27-2008, 09:17 AM	#5
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Bill's correct. It is a post war police holster for a Star Mod B, an Astra 600 or a Radom. I've got two of them, and they are worth about $75. This seller is either unknowledgable or trying to put one over. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

10-18-2008, 10:47 PM	#9
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 1,284 Thanked 3,583 Times in 989 Posts	"c" block matching That is a really, really late "c" block matching gun..rare in it's own right! Best to all, til...lat'r...GT

07-27-2008, 09:46 AM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,046 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,197 Posts	These holsters were made and sold by the major German gun houses and were indeed of a 'one size fits all' kind of affair. If the gun fits, it's good for that gun You must appreciate the seller's efforts in making these photo's barefoot, though

07-29-2008, 10:44 PM	#7
msg1956 New User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CT Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ah yes, the old barefoot photography trick! Armed with the input from this great forum, I did some internet research and found a number of these holsters. Postwar German police Astra, etc. it is! I actually like this holster, and wish I could find a nice one for sale seperately! Jim

10-18-2008, 10:36 PM	#8
andrew.r New User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nothern Canuckistan (Kanada) Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It is not a holster for a Radom.