Swiss holster

Carl · 07-22-2006, 09:03 PM

Any ideas on this Swiss holster, e-bay item number 170009253101 ?
Jerry what do you think?

Edward Tinker · 07-22-2006, 10:23 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170009253101

Pete Ebbink · 07-23-2006, 11:25 AM

Nice Swiss military holster.

The only part I am a bit picky on is the various spots or slight stains on the leather.

If bidding, I would email to see if the strap might be maker/date stamped as well.

If I had a '24 Bern luger made in the 1st. year of its production in 1918, I would certainly go after this piece.

NavyLugerLover · 10-05-2006, 07:04 AM

Ugly prices as you can find same holsters directly in Switzerland for around 100 USD (1900,1906) and 75 USD (1929), with all original military markings...

Pete Ebbink · 10-05-2006, 01:36 PM

Thierry,

Some of the holster sellers in CH have become "wiser" and their new higher prices reflect that.

But you are correct; much nicer-conditioned Swiss luger (and revolver) holsters can be purchased directly from CH.

Here is a photo of some of mine...I have added a few more, since this photo was taken about 2 years ago...

NavyLugerLover · 10-06-2006, 02:14 AM

I'll try to make a picture as soon as possible, as I have plenty of these holsters, all with spare mag, obtained with each luger I have, mint condition.

45TAA45 · 10-06-2006, 09:21 PM

Hello Pete
One question. CH, what does that stand for? I would love to have a chance to find a holster for my 1906 Cross and sunburst Luger in the condition you have in your pictures. Can you give me some direction?
Thanks

Tom

Pete Ebbink · 10-07-2006, 12:49 PM

Sorry, Tom...CH is a short version for Switzerland...just like DE is for Germany.

Keep an eye out on the Swiss and German versions of e-Bay for search terms such as "schweizer", "armee", "zubehor", and "pistolentashe".

Same for the German e-Gun auction site :

http://www.egun.de/market/index.php

The Swiss auction at Keppler has holsters from time to time as well :

http://www.kesslerwaffen.ch/

Keep an eye on the Classifieds section on the Swiss Rifles web site as well :

http://pub18.ezboard.com/btheswissri...ommessageboard

Also, you might try contacting these fellows in CH whom are both really nice fellows to deal with :

Andrew Zink at :

http://www.augustus.ch/

Stefan Mahrer at :

http://www.swissdagger.com/index.html

Swiss holsters do show up at USA gun shows, but usually in somewhat worn condition.

Hope this info. helps you with your search.

45TAA45 · 10-07-2006, 07:04 PM

Pete
Thanks a Bunch. You really gave me more than I expected. I appreicate all the info. I bought a swiss holster on E-bay a while back, paid dearly for it, its Ok but not really up to what I really wanted for my 1906 Cross and Sunburst. I will watch all the sites you gave me, thanks once again

Tom

Pete Ebbink · 10-08-2006, 03:08 PM

Tom,

How about posting up photos of your Swiss luger ? Folks cannot get enough of these beauties.

drbuster · 10-08-2006, 08:43 PM

Pete and all, the "CH" actually stands for "Cantons Helvetica". The Swiss country is divided into several "states", or "cantons".

NavyLugerLover · 10-09-2006, 03:37 AM

CH: Confederation Helvetique....
Or "Federal State of Helvetica", english tranlation.

Pete Ebbink · 10-12-2006, 04:55 PM

Doc,

I think CH is the abbreviation for Switzerland.

" Confoederatio Helvetica, the country's official Latin name, means Helvetic Confederation. "

Here is a map of the cantons :

07-22-2006, 09:03 PM	#1
Carl User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central PA Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Swiss holster Any ideas on this Swiss holster, e-bay item number 170009253101 ? Jerry what do you think?

07-22-2006, 10:23 PM	#2
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10-05-2006, 07:04 AM	#4
NavyLugerLover User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: American Citizen outside the USA (Austria) Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ugly prices as you can find same holsters directly in Switzerland for around 100 USD (1900,1906) and 75 USD (1929), with all original military markings... __________________ Swiss Lugers, (.30): DWM 1900, 1906 2nd variation, W+F 1906-24, 1929 Privat, 1929 Military, 9 mm 1929 Military. WW1 DWM German Lugers (9mm): Lange Pistolen P08-14 1916 & 1917, P08 1913, P08-14 1917, Navy P1904 altered safety, Navy P04-1906 downward safety. WW 2 Mauser German Lugers (9mm): 42-1940, byf 41, byf 42 black widow. And some other things...

10-06-2006, 02:14 AM	#6
NavyLugerLover User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: American Citizen outside the USA (Austria) Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'll try to make a picture as soon as possible, as I have plenty of these holsters, all with spare mag, obtained with each luger I have, mint condition. __________________ Swiss Lugers, (.30): DWM 1900, 1906 2nd variation, W+F 1906-24, 1929 Privat, 1929 Military, 9 mm 1929 Military. WW1 DWM German Lugers (9mm): Lange Pistolen P08-14 1916 & 1917, P08 1913, P08-14 1917, Navy P1904 altered safety, Navy P04-1906 downward safety. WW 2 Mauser German Lugers (9mm): 42-1940, byf 41, byf 42 black widow. And some other things...

10-09-2006, 03:37 AM	#12
NavyLugerLover User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: American Citizen outside the USA (Austria) Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	CH: Confederation Helvetique.... Or "Federal State of Helvetica", english tranlation. __________________ Swiss Lugers, (.30): DWM 1900, 1906 2nd variation, W+F 1906-24, 1929 Privat, 1929 Military, 9 mm 1929 Military. WW1 DWM German Lugers (9mm): Lange Pistolen P08-14 1916 & 1917, P08 1913, P08-14 1917, Navy P1904 altered safety, Navy P04-1906 downward safety. WW 2 Mauser German Lugers (9mm): 42-1940, byf 41, byf 42 black widow. And some other things...

07-23-2006, 11:25 AM	#3
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Nice Swiss military holster. The only part I am a bit picky on is the various spots or slight stains on the leather. If bidding, I would email to see if the strap might be maker/date stamped as well. If I had a '24 Bern luger made in the 1st. year of its production in 1918, I would certainly go after this piece.

10-05-2006, 01:36 PM	#5
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Thierry, Some of the holster sellers in CH have become "wiser" and their new higher prices reflect that. But you are correct; much nicer-conditioned Swiss luger (and revolver) holsters can be purchased directly from CH. Here is a photo of some of mine...I have added a few more, since this photo was taken about 2 years ago...

10-06-2006, 09:21 PM	#7
45TAA45 User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Pete One question. CH, what does that stand for? I would love to have a chance to find a holster for my 1906 Cross and sunburst Luger in the condition you have in your pictures. Can you give me some direction? Thanks Tom

10-07-2006, 12:49 PM	#8
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Sorry, Tom...CH is a short version for Switzerland...just like DE is for Germany. Keep an eye out on the Swiss and German versions of e-Bay for search terms such as "schweizer", "armee", "zubehor", and "pistolentashe". Same for the German e-Gun auction site : http://www.egun.de/market/index.php The Swiss auction at Keppler has holsters from time to time as well : http://www.kesslerwaffen.ch/ Keep an eye on the Classifieds section on the Swiss Rifles web site as well : http://pub18.ezboard.com/btheswissri...ommessageboard Also, you might try contacting these fellows in CH whom are both really nice fellows to deal with : Andrew Zink at : http://www.augustus.ch/ Stefan Mahrer at : http://www.swissdagger.com/index.html Swiss holsters do show up at USA gun shows, but usually in somewhat worn condition. Hope this info. helps you with your search.

10-07-2006, 07:04 PM	#9
45TAA45 User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pete Thanks a Bunch. You really gave me more than I expected. I appreicate all the info. I bought a swiss holster on E-bay a while back, paid dearly for it, its Ok but not really up to what I really wanted for my 1906 Cross and Sunburst. I will watch all the sites you gave me, thanks once again Tom

10-08-2006, 03:08 PM	#10
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Tom, How about posting up photos of your Swiss luger ? Folks cannot get enough of these beauties.

10-08-2006, 08:43 PM	#11
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Pete and all, the "CH" actually stands for "Cantons Helvetica". The Swiss country is divided into several "states", or "cantons".

10-12-2006, 04:55 PM	#13
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Doc, I think CH is the abbreviation for Switzerland. " Confoederatio Helvetica, the country's official Latin name, means Helvetic Confederation. " Here is a map of the cantons :