AWM 15 LP08 Holster

laoshi75 · 06-29-2009, 09:35 AM

This is one of my recent acquisitions, a AWM 15 LP08 Holster in wonderful condition.
I bought it with the help of my friend and mentor George Anderson.
These rare holsters have been manufactured in Munchen, as a test, while the official LP08 holster is adopted several months ago in May 1914.
AWM 15 and Eugen Huber 1915 holsters have several specificities:
-the back is made of hard leather, but it has a different shape (larger) than the back of the official holster.
-the front is made of soft leather,
-the flap is sewn directly on the back, without a hinge.
-the two sides of the flap are closed with a rivet.
-the pouches of the tool and cleaning rod are sewn inside the holster.
-the closure strap on the front is different and the hole is lower.
Look at the front of the holster: it has the taste and the appearance of pigskin leather, but it is not pigskin made. This is cow hide leather that has been beautifully textured. These holsters were manufactured only in 1915, and the production ended rapidly, probably because they were very fragile and not practical.

Ron Smith · 06-29-2009, 10:00 AM

Christian,

That is a beautiful holster. Very unique in design.

Ron

Ice · 06-29-2009, 11:27 AM

Thats a fine holster. The pocket for the loading tool is unusual and also that it lacks the strap to lift the pistol up. Thanks!

Charlie

George Anderson · 06-29-2009, 11:38 AM

Beautiful rare holster.

abukafura · 06-29-2009, 12:15 PM

Another show stopper....really, really nice holster.

mauro · 06-29-2009, 05:27 PM

Hi Chris,
Well done.
Congratulation for the rare find...

Cheers,
Mauro

Ron Wood · 06-29-2009, 07:50 PM

Chris,
Wonderful condition does not begin to describe this holster. I am constantly amazed about the treasures you find.

laoshi75 · 06-30-2009, 04:27 AM

Thank you Gentlemen,
Charlie, you are right, I forgot to mention that these holsters lack the lift strap of course !
Ron, this is a lesson I learnt from George and some others here: I try now to take only top items in very good condition for my collection. Quality, quality, and...quality !
btw: I will contact you soon about my Borchardt mag pouch...I will have the magazines on next July 12nd to test the pouch and verify if it is the expected treasure; Si Deus quizer !

06-29-2009, 09:35 AM	#1
laoshi75 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand/France Posts: 491 Thanks: 288 Thanked 98 Times in 42 Posts	AWM 15 LP08 Holster This is one of my recent acquisitions, a AWM 15 LP08 Holster in wonderful condition. I bought it with the help of my friend and mentor George Anderson. These rare holsters have been manufactured in Munchen, as a test, while the official LP08 holster is adopted several months ago in May 1914. AWM 15 and Eugen Huber 1915 holsters have several specificities: -the back is made of hard leather, but it has a different shape (larger) than the back of the official holster. -the front is made of soft leather, -the flap is sewn directly on the back, without a hinge. -the two sides of the flap are closed with a rivet. -the pouches of the tool and cleaning rod are sewn inside the holster. -the closure strap on the front is different and the hole is lower. Look at the front of the holster: it has the taste and the appearance of pigskin leather, but it is not pigskin made. This is cow hide leather that has been beautifully textured. These holsters were manufactured only in 1915, and the production ended rapidly, probably because they were very fragile and not practical. Attached Thumbnails

06-29-2009, 10:00 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Christian, That is a beautiful holster. Very unique in design. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-29-2009, 05:27 PM	#6
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	Hi Chris, Well done. Congratulation for the rare find... Cheers, Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

06-29-2009, 07:50 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	Chris, Wonderful condition does not begin to describe this holster. I am constantly amazed about the treasures you find. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

06-29-2009, 11:27 AM	#3
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Thats a fine holster. The pocket for the loading tool is unusual and also that it lacks the strap to lift the pistol up. Thanks! Charlie

06-29-2009, 11:38 AM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Beautiful rare holster.

06-29-2009, 12:15 PM	#5
abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 90 Times in 57 Posts	Another show stopper....really, really nice holster.

06-30-2009, 04:27 AM	#8
laoshi75 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand/France Posts: 491 Thanks: 288 Thanked 98 Times in 42 Posts	Thank you Gentlemen, Charlie, you are right, I forgot to mention that these holsters lack the lift strap of course ! Ron, this is a lesson I learnt from George and some others here: I try now to take only top items in very good condition for my collection. Quality, quality, and...quality ! btw: I will contact you soon about my Borchardt mag pouch...I will have the magazines on next July 12nd to test the pouch and verify if it is the expected treasure; Si Deus quizer !