Unmarked holster

The Brit · 01-13-2006, 12:03 PM

Hi,

I've just bought a 1918 DWM 4" military Luger. It came with this holster. It has no markings, is in poor condition and the loading tool is missing.

As I know nothing about holsters, could some of the experts in this area give me some info as to what it is I have here. I've no intention of selling it, I'm just interested in it's background.

Thanks.

John Sabato · 01-13-2006, 01:16 PM

Since your holster has no stampings on it, it is very likely a commercial or civilian holster. It appears to be genuine of the period and not a reproduction.

The Brit · 01-13-2006, 01:54 PM

I've just had a closer look using the bright light from my mini maglite. There appears to be some markings on the inner flap. i can make out what looks like

SCHERELL &Co.

And below it it shows

NORD----SEN ( ---- are not visible )

Does this mean anything to anyone?

wlyon · 01-13-2006, 04:44 PM

WW1 military holsters were frequently marked on the inside flap. Normally the manufacturers name, town/city of business and a date I don"t know what yours would be but there were many manufacturers.

Navy · 01-13-2006, 05:44 PM

I'd bet it was Nordhausen, but I bet on lots of stuff.

Tom A

Lugerdoc · 01-19-2006, 10:43 AM

Brit, Your holster is of the WW1 era military pattern made by Scherrell & CO. of Nordhausen, near Halle, so Tom A. is right again. I would bet the there is a 191? date below that marking. If too faint, just apply a bit of spit with your finger. It appears to have been originally made of brown leather and dyed black. The discoloration on the front, appears to have been caused by glue from an ID label. I would bet that the forum "luger holster repair" guy could get this looking good again. Tom

Ron Smith · 01-19-2006, 12:48 PM

Brit, All things considered, really not a bad holster for being 90+ years old.

Ron

01-13-2006, 12:03 PM	#1
The Brit User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unmarked holster Hi, I've just bought a 1918 DWM 4" military Luger. It came with this holster. It has no markings, is in poor condition and the loading tool is missing. As I know nothing about holsters, could some of the experts in this area give me some info as to what it is I have here. I've no intention of selling it, I'm just interested in it's background. Thanks.

01-13-2006, 01:16 PM	#2
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	Since your holster has no stampings on it, it is very likely a commercial or civilian holster. It appears to be genuine of the period and not a reproduction. __________________ 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..."*

01-13-2006, 04:44 PM	#4
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,648 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 2,598 Times in 965 Posts	WW1 military holsters were frequently marked on the inside flap. Normally the manufacturers name, town/city of business and a date I don"t know what yours would be but there were many manufacturers. __________________ Bill Lyon

01-19-2006, 10:43 AM	#6
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	Brit, Your holster is of the WW1 era military pattern made by Scherrell & CO. of Nordhausen, near Halle, so Tom A. is right again. I would bet the there is a 191? date below that marking. If too faint, just apply a bit of spit with your finger. It appears to have been originally made of brown leather and dyed black. The discoloration on the front, appears to have been caused by glue from an ID label. I would bet that the forum "luger holster repair" guy could get this looking good again. Tom __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

01-19-2006, 12:48 PM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Brit, All things considered, really not a bad holster for being 90+ years old. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

01-13-2006, 01:54 PM	#3
The Brit User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've just had a closer look using the bright light from my mini maglite. There appears to be some markings on the inner flap. i can make out what looks like SCHERELL &Co. And below it it shows NORD----SEN ( ---- are not visible ) Does this mean anything to anyone?

01-13-2006, 05:44 PM	#5
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I'd bet it was Nordhausen, but I bet on lots of stuff. Tom A