Holster on eBay

Pete Ebbink · 05-08-2007, 04:29 PM

Does anyone know what gun belongs in this holster that a LF member is auctioning off ???

http://cgi.ebay.com/Magnificent-Heis...QQcmdZViewItem

Vlim · 05-08-2007, 04:31 PM

If I look at the faint traces in the leather, I'm starting to think 'Borchardt'.
The only other pistols I can think of are a Bolo Mauser, a Schwarzlose or an early Steyr. Weird.

Pete Ebbink · 05-08-2007, 04:52 PM

Hi Gerben,

The holster's listed overall length is indicated as 10.5 inches long.

I was thinking a Broomhandle pistol...maybe...???

Vlim · 05-08-2007, 04:58 PM

If it's a broomhandle, I'd go for a Bolo, slightly shorter barrel.

the gunman · 05-08-2007, 07:48 PM

I beleive it might be broomhandle mauser

Edward Tinker · 05-08-2007, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by the gunman
I beleive it might be broomhandle mauser

I bet you'd also like no one else to bid on it

Pete Ebbink · 05-08-2007, 09:39 PM

What about a Bergmann ???

the gunman · 05-08-2007, 10:06 PM

Ed I must say "You Hit It On The Head" But I don't beleive theres a chance of that.

Pete Ebbink · 05-08-2007, 10:29 PM

This one is curious as HH Heiser normally stamped a model-code number on the back of the holster...usually below the belt loop...

I have 4-5 old HHH catalogs...and cannot find a match there, unfortunately...

rolandtg · 05-09-2007, 01:07 AM

Almost looks like a holster for a pistol stock. Like the description says no place for a pistol butt to stick out.

davidkachel · 05-09-2007, 05:45 PM

There are no markings whatsoever on the back guys. (My holster)
Just gets curiouser and curiouser.

wlyon · 05-10-2007, 01:05 AM

I think Rolandtg had a good thought with the shoulder stock idea. Bill

Pete Ebbink · 05-22-2007, 11:47 AM

Here is my latest guess...

Because of the leather case's small size dimensions, I am more inclinded to think it might be a leather case to hold a rifle scope on one's belt while hunting and not wanting the scope mounted to the rifle to protect it during hiking and traveling...???...???

Vlim · 05-22-2007, 12:45 PM

I did a small test, transferring the dimensions of the holster to a sheet of A4 and placing a standard barelled C96 on it. The C96 would fit, if the barrel was shorter, as the shorter-barreled Bolo-version. The grip would pop out of the side from underneath the flap.

A scope + mount would be a possibility I guess.
Perhaps the person who bought it might know?

Pete Ebbink · 05-22-2007, 12:50 PM

David,

Maybe in your emails with the buyer, you may have learned for sure what the buyer thought it might be for ???

davidkachel · 05-23-2007, 07:21 PM

This mystery may never be solved. I've had no feedback from the buyer. I like the shoulder stock theory, but I think the holster was too short for that.

Pete Ebbink · 06-11-2007, 10:32 PM

David,

IIRC...you were looking for HH Heiser catalogues on CD-ROM.

Here is a 200-paged one offered on eBay :

Not sure if holsters are included or not...maybe an email to the seller before placing a bid...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0%3D%26fvi%3D1

05-08-2007, 04:29 PM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Holster on eBay Does anyone know what gun belongs in this holster that a LF member is auctioning off ??? http://cgi.ebay.com/Magnificent-Heis...QQcmdZViewItem

05-09-2007, 05:45 PM	#11
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	There are no markings whatsoever on the back guys. (My holster) Just gets curiouser and curiouser. __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

05-10-2007, 01:05 AM	#12
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,673 Thanks: 3,243 Thanked 2,658 Times in 988 Posts	I think Rolandtg had a good thought with the shoulder stock idea. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

05-23-2007, 07:21 PM	#16
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	This mystery may never be solved. I've had no feedback from the buyer. I like the shoulder stock theory, but I think the holster was too short for that. __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

05-08-2007, 04:31 PM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	If I look at the faint traces in the leather, I'm starting to think 'Borchardt'. The only other pistols I can think of are a Bolo Mauser, a Schwarzlose or an early Steyr. Weird.

05-08-2007, 04:52 PM	#3
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Hi Gerben, The holster's listed overall length is indicated as 10.5 inches long. I was thinking a Broomhandle pistol...maybe...???

05-08-2007, 04:58 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	If it's a broomhandle, I'd go for a Bolo, slightly shorter barrel.

05-08-2007, 07:48 PM	#5
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	I beleive it might be broomhandle mauser

05-08-2007, 09:39 PM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	What about a Bergmann ???

05-08-2007, 10:06 PM	#8
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Ed I must say "You Hit It On The Head" But I don't beleive theres a chance of that.

05-08-2007, 10:29 PM	#9
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	This one is curious as HH Heiser normally stamped a model-code number on the back of the holster...usually below the belt loop... I have 4-5 old HHH catalogs...and cannot find a match there, unfortunately...

05-09-2007, 01:07 AM	#10
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 480 Thanks: 394 Thanked 266 Times in 115 Posts	Almost looks like a holster for a pistol stock. Like the description says no place for a pistol butt to stick out.

05-22-2007, 11:47 AM	#13
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Here is my latest guess... Because of the leather case's small size dimensions, I am more inclinded to think it might be a leather case to hold a rifle scope on one's belt while hunting and not wanting the scope mounted to the rifle to protect it during hiking and traveling...???...???

05-22-2007, 12:45 PM	#14
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	I did a small test, transferring the dimensions of the holster to a sheet of A4 and placing a standard barelled C96 on it. The C96 would fit, if the barrel was shorter, as the shorter-barreled Bolo-version. The grip would pop out of the side from underneath the flap. A scope + mount would be a possibility I guess. Perhaps the person who bought it might know?

05-22-2007, 12:50 PM	#15
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	David, Maybe in your emails with the buyer, you may have learned for sure what the buyer thought it might be for ???

06-11-2007, 10:32 PM	#17
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	David, IIRC...you were looking for HH Heiser catalogues on CD-ROM. Here is a 200-paged one offered on eBay : Not sure if holsters are included or not...maybe an email to the seller before placing a bid... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0%3D%26fvi%3D1