Correct Holster for 1908 1st Issue

Hugo Borchardt · 06-02-2009, 01:17 PM

Hi! What is a close enough correct holster for my 1908 undated military DWM 1st issue Luger? It hates the Bulgarian holster it is trapped in!

Still's Central Powers Pistols shows one with a reworked Reichsrevolver holster on page 41.

The gun is unit marked, and I don't see getting a unit marked holster. I also don't recall seeing a holster marked 1908.

What is correct, and what can I get away with and still be close to correct?

I've posted this gun before to determine the unit markings. It has been beautifully restored, but it is still the crown of my collection so far.

Thanks!

Clark in Nashville

John Sabato · 06-02-2009, 01:55 PM

I can't answer your question, but PLEASE don't store the gun in the holster... all that restoration work will be for naught... leather holds moisture, and poor leather holds lots of moisture... Bulgarian holsters are not known for their quality...

Hugo Borchardt · 06-02-2009, 02:29 PM

Thanks, John!!!! Yes the Bulgarian Holster is a POS! Removing it now!

GerColctor · 06-02-2009, 10:51 PM

A Reichrevolver reworked into a Luger holster would be correct. Also a 1910 dated model should be acceptable, as the pistols and holsters were not always matched up by date.

My Reichrevolver rework holster is dated 1909.

Joe

Hugo Borchardt · 06-02-2009, 11:28 PM

Joe:

Thanks!!! I see a couple here for $250-$350 in decent shape.

http://www.checkpointcharlies.com/sh...&categoryid=15

http://www.checkpointcharlies.com/sh...&categoryid=15

I'll continue to look for a nice one!

Clark

Lugerdoc · 06-03-2009, 09:36 AM

Clark, I agree that a Reichsrevolver rework is probably your best choice, as the earliest standard PO8 dated holsters that I've seen, was 1909 and they are rare. TH

GerColctor · 06-04-2009, 10:11 PM

Clark

I would like to see photos of the back side of these two Luger holsters. Often the "changes" or repairs were on the back. The first Reichrevolver holster has a broken strap that connects to the buckel. The secornd holster has the buckel and strap inverted, never seen that configuration before.

Joe

klaus 3338 · 06-19-2009, 03:40 PM

I just took some photos of 1909 dated holsters for MG units.

klaus 3338 · 06-19-2009, 03:28 PM

All new mashine gun units (Maschinengewehr Kompagnien) got new holsters! So a altered Reichsrevolver holster is not correct for a first issue P08 with MG unit mark.

06-02-2009, 01:55 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	I can't answer your question, but PLEASE don't store the gun in the holster... all that restoration work will be for naught... leather holds moisture, and poor leather holds lots of moisture... Bulgarian holsters are not known for their quality... __________________ 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..."*

06-02-2009, 02:29 PM	#3
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	Thanks, John!!!! Yes the Bulgarian Holster is a POS! Removing it now! __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

06-02-2009, 10:51 PM	#4
GerColctor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: CT & FL Posts: 318 Thanks: 3 Thanked 53 Times in 33 Posts	A Reichrevolver reworked into a Luger holster would be correct. Also a 1910 dated model should be acceptable, as the pistols and holsters were not always matched up by date. My Reichrevolver rework holster is dated 1909. Joe __________________ It is better to have lived a day as a tiger, then a thousand years as a lamb.

06-02-2009, 11:28 PM	#5
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	Joe: Thanks!!! I see a couple here for $250-$350 in decent shape. http://www.checkpointcharlies.com/sh...&categoryid=15 http://www.checkpointcharlies.com/sh...&categoryid=15 I'll continue to look for a nice one! Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

06-03-2009, 09:36 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	Clark, I agree that a Reichsrevolver rework is probably your best choice, as the earliest standard PO8 dated holsters that I've seen, was 1909 and they are rare. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

06-04-2009, 10:11 PM	#7
GerColctor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: CT & FL Posts: 318 Thanks: 3 Thanked 53 Times in 33 Posts	Clark I would like to see photos of the back side of these two Luger holsters. Often the "changes" or repairs were on the back. The first Reichrevolver holster has a broken strap that connects to the buckel. The secornd holster has the buckel and strap inverted, never seen that configuration before. Joe __________________ It is better to have lived a day as a tiger, then a thousand years as a lamb.

06-19-2009, 03:28 PM	#9
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 524 Thanks: 0 Thanked 432 Times in 165 Posts	All new mashine gun units (Maschinengewehr Kompagnien) got new holsters! So a altered Reichsrevolver holster is not correct for a first issue P08 with MG unit mark.