Is This A Luger Holster???

Johnny C. Kitchens · 01-14-2003, 05:22 PM

I got this holster with a byf 42 Luger, but no matter how many
pictures I've seen none seem to be quite like this, but a few are
close. One I saw had the strap reversed of this one...

Notice there are no markings...

Any one know???

Edward Tinker · 01-14-2003, 05:36 PM

I thought I'd seen one "like" it recently. This one ended on e-bay just the other day. And their description was, P-38, Luger or High Power...

Not exact, but fairly close? The back is even similar also.

John Sabato · 01-14-2003, 06:14 PM

I am fairly certain that this holster is representative of the bulgarian type. I am pretty sure they were not made by the same manufacturer and so they have similar appearance but you will see a lot of variation in the details of their construction.

Jerry Burney (lugerholsterrepair) will probably be able to comment and expand on this theory of mine...

JohnF · 01-14-2003, 06:18 PM

Ive seen the holster below for sale recently and it was advertised as a Bulgarian Luger holster. I would imagine that one way to rule a Luger in or out would be to look at the top of the magazine pouch to see if it has a crescent cut out to accomodate the base of a Luger magazine. If it's straight across then it probably wasn't originally for a Luger. Others here will know better than me.

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Navy · 01-14-2003, 10:57 PM

Its a Bulgar; no doubt about it...shoddy leather and shoddy craftsmanship. It has always seemed strange to me that as lovely as the Bulgar contract guns are -and they are both graceful and unique, their holsters are such POS. My first Luger was a Bulgarian...still regret trading it for the Python I took to 'Nam...

Tom A.

Lugerdoc · 01-15-2003, 11:04 AM

I concur. Above shown are WW2 era Bulgarian production. I have a couple in similar fair condition available @ $60 each. Tom H.

01-14-2003, 05:22 PM	#1
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Is This A Luger Holster??? I got this holster with a byf 42 Luger, but no matter how many pictures I've seen none seem to be quite like this, but a few are close. One I saw had the strap reversed of this one... Notice there are no markings... Any one know??? __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens

01-14-2003, 05:36 PM	#2
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	I thought I'd seen one "like" it recently. This one ended on e-bay just the other day. And their description was, P-38, Luger or High Power... Not exact, but fairly close? The back is even similar also. __________________ 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

01-14-2003, 06:14 PM	#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	I am fairly certain that this holster is representative of the bulgarian type. I am pretty sure they were not made by the same manufacturer and so they have similar appearance but you will see a lot of variation in the details of their construction. Jerry Burney (lugerholsterrepair) will probably be able to comment and expand on this theory of 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..."*

01-15-2003, 11:04 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 concur. Above shown are WW2 era Bulgarian production. I have a couple in similar fair condition available @ $60 each. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

01-14-2003, 06:18 PM	#4
JohnF User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ive seen the holster below for sale recently and it was advertised as a Bulgarian Luger holster. I would imagine that one way to rule a Luger in or out would be to look at the top of the magazine pouch to see if it has a crescent cut out to accomodate the base of a Luger magazine. If it's straight across then it probably wasn't originally for a Luger. Others here will know better than me. (photo display syntax edited by Admin-JS)

01-14-2003, 10:57 PM	#5
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Its a Bulgar; no doubt about it...shoddy leather and shoddy craftsmanship. It has always seemed strange to me that as lovely as the Bulgar contract guns are -and they are both graceful and unique, their holsters are such POS. My first Luger was a Bulgarian...still regret trading it for the Python I took to 'Nam... Tom A.