Vopo holster?

Doug G. · 07-11-2004, 10:48 AM

I got this holster with an Austrian rework AC 43 P-38. This is the first Vopo type holster I have seen are they uncommon? I don't usually keep leather unless it is originally with the rig.

Edward Tinker · 07-11-2004, 10:56 AM

Doug, I don't really know, but P38s weren't issued with loading tools, so are you saying it is a VOPO Luger holster? The vopo used a wide assortment of guns from what I read in Marshals book.

Ed

Doug G. · 07-11-2004, 11:02 AM

Ed, I assume that is a "combo" holster for either the P.08 or the P-38? The spare mag pouch is wide enough for a P-38 mag. I was sort of hoping others who know more about VOPO equipment would clarify.

Lugerdoc · 07-11-2004, 12:00 PM

Doug G, Your VOPO combo holster appears to be made of pig skin, which is a bit more scarce than the more common calf skin ones. These used to be more common than they are today, since the arrival of many DDR reworked lugers & P38s. Hence the increased demand for them. TH

G.T. · 07-11-2004, 12:49 PM

Hi Doug! It looks as if someone has removed the heel flap?? Otherwise, it looks pretty nice...definitly pigskin! Best to you..til...lat'r...GT

Vlim · 07-11-2004, 12:56 PM

Hi Doug,

Check out this discussion in the holster forum. I recently purchased a 1961 New Old Stock VOPO holster which comes very close to this one.

The holsters were indeed meant as a 'one size fits all' kinda affair.

http://forums.lugerforum.com/lugerfo...;f=15;t=000359

07-11-2004, 10:48 AM	#1
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Vopo holster? I got this holster with an Austrian rework AC 43 P-38. This is the first Vopo type holster I have seen are they uncommon? I don't usually keep leather unless it is originally with the rig. __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Doug, I don't really know, but P38s weren't issued with loading tools, so are you saying it is a VOPO Luger holster? The vopo used a wide assortment of guns from what I read in Marshals book. 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

07-11-2004, 11:02 AM	#3
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Ed, I assume that is a "combo" holster for either the P.08 or the P-38? The spare mag pouch is wide enough for a P-38 mag. I was sort of hoping others who know more about VOPO equipment would clarify. __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

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Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Doug G, Your VOPO combo holster appears to be made of pig skin, which is a bit more scarce than the more common calf skin ones. These used to be more common than they are today, since the arrival of many DDR reworked lugers & P38s. Hence the increased demand for them. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Hi Doug! It looks as if someone has removed the heel flap?? Otherwise, it looks pretty nice...definitly pigskin! Best to you..til...lat'r...GT

07-11-2004, 12:56 PM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi Doug, Check out this discussion in the holster forum. I recently purchased a 1961 New Old Stock VOPO holster which comes very close to this one. The holsters were indeed meant as a 'one size fits all' kinda affair. http://forums.lugerforum.com/lugerfo...;f=15;t=000359