Two unusual holsters

Edward Tinker · 03-01-2012, 09:17 PM

Bought two unusual holsters at the Louisville show.

1. This looks like a bulgarian design, but not the top? Also has a swiss look to it, but what do you think?

2. Cowboy style WW1 holster?

lugerholsterrepair · 03-01-2012, 11:09 PM

YUP! unusual
....Just what I was thinking! One point about the Bulgarian type..The loading tool pouch looks like it has the stubby type top like a German Police. The front buckle is affixed like an Imperial Navy type 2.

Now show us the GOOD stuff you bought at Louiville!

John Sabato · 03-02-2012, 10:11 AM

My impression is that the first one is Swiss in origin... not Bulgarian... but then, what do I know?

Your guess is as good as mine.

alanint · 03-02-2012, 11:11 AM

It is still worth knowing what the elaborate flaps with snap were for? That is a lot of extra work for some purpose.

lugerholsterrepair · 03-02-2012, 12:51 PM

Doug, Just a guess but they look added because the ends of the original top were cut off?

John, The shape is a tad different than a Bulgarian but the belt loops point that way? Hard to say..It could be a frankenstein mix of parts and methods...

Edward Tinker · 03-02-2012, 06:35 PM

I too wonder why it was added, you don't add 'wings' unless it is to hold something down / belt / chest / lights???

03-01-2012, 09:17 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,930 Thanks: 2,030 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Two unusual holsters Bought two unusual holsters at the Louisville show. 1. This looks like a bulgarian design, but not the top? Also has a swiss look to it, but what do you think? 2. Cowboy style WW1 holster? Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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

03-01-2012, 11:09 PM	#2
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,928 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	YUP! unusual ....Just what I was thinking! One point about the Bulgarian type..The loading tool pouch looks like it has the stubby type top like a German Police. The front buckle is affixed like an Imperial Navy type 2. Now show us the GOOD stuff you bought at Louiville! __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-02-2012, 10:11 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	My impression is that the first one is Swiss in origin... not Bulgarian... but then, what do I know? Your guess is as good as mine. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-02-2012, 12:51 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,928 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Doug, Just a guess but they look added because the ends of the original top were cut off? John, The shape is a tad different than a Bulgarian but the belt loops point that way? Hard to say..It could be a frankenstein mix of parts and methods... __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-02-2012, 06:35 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,930 Thanks: 2,030 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	I too wonder why it was added, you don't add 'wings' unless it is to hold something down / belt / chest / lights??? __________________ 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

03-02-2012, 11:11 AM	#4
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	It is still worth knowing what the elaborate flaps with snap were for? That is a lot of extra work for some purpose.