Need Holster ID Help odd Swiss?

Ridecontrol · 07-18-2016, 12:45 PM

I have photos of a holster I think is Swiss. Has NO MAKER marks on holster or on strap. Notice magazine pocket position. See link for photos.

http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/ri...uger%20Holster

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Ken in Ohio
937 657 4440

mrerick · 07-18-2016, 08:25 PM

It's certainly of the Swiss pattern, but looks too new. The ones I have from this earlier period are finished a much lighter brown, and have date of production stamps on the back. Perhaps a commercial or a reproduction?

Here's one example of a commercial Swiss:

sheepherder · 07-19-2016, 11:35 AM

Very cool holster! Thanks for the pics!

I know nothing about holsters (I'm a moroon) but I like the color and shape of that one. It looks almost brand new, but I imagine the Swiss take better care of their equipment.

Ridecontrol · 07-23-2016, 11:25 AM

I guess I will advertise it for sale as a "Commercial Custom" Swiss Luger Holster.

Does that sound accurate?

DonVoigt · 07-23-2016, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridecontrol

I guess I will advertise it for sale as a "Commercial Custom" Swiss Luger Holster.

Does that sound accurate?

No reason to think it "custom";
I'd call it a Swiss type luger holster, well made, as new condition or excellent if it has marks from having had a gun in it.

alanint · 07-23-2016, 12:27 PM

The holster's construction shows excellent workmanship, whatever its origin.

Dick Herman · 07-23-2016, 01:27 PM

Here is an example of a Swiss commercial holster that I have had since 1964. It came with my W+F M1906, formerly know as Md1924/06 Bern.

There are no marks indicating manufacturer or dates. Also there is no magazine pouch.

sheepherder · 07-26-2016, 11:05 AM

Dick/Don/Marc -

I see the OP has this holster listed in the For Sale forum.

Do you think his asking price is realistic???

DonVoigt · 07-26-2016, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Dick/Don/Marc -

I see the OP has this holster listed in the For Sale forum.

Do you think his asking price is realistic???

No

Ron Wood · 07-26-2016, 01:30 PM

In my opinion it isn't completely unrealistic. It has top quality construction that looks to be up to Swiss standards. The strap is a plus and could pass for period original. Doubt that you could get Jerry Burney to make you one that good for much less (any less?)
If you have a minty Swiss commercial Luger, this holster would make a pretty nice display accessory.
Ron

P.S. I have no connection to the seller and this is not an endorsement to buy, just a personal observation.

Eugen · 07-26-2016, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

If you have a minty Swiss commercial Luger, this holster would make a pretty nice display accessory.
Ron

Yep, Ron, that good looking, minty holster makes me want to buy it...and then buy a minty Swiss Luger to go with it. That would be a justifying reason for me to buy another Luger.

I just checked Simpsons and they have a bunch of them calling out to me.

07-19-2016, 11:35 AM	#3
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	Very cool holster! Thanks for the pics! I know nothing about holsters (I'm a moroon) but I like the color and shape of that one. It looks almost brand new, but I imagine the Swiss take better care of their equipment. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

07-26-2016, 11:05 AM	#8
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	Dick/Don/Marc - I see the OP has this holster listed in the For Sale forum. Do you think his asking price is realistic??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

07-26-2016, 01:30 PM	#10
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: 7,051 Thanks: 1,119 Thanked 5,286 Times in 1,728 Posts	In my opinion it isn't completely unrealistic. It has top quality construction that looks to be up to Swiss standards. The strap is a plus and could pass for period original. Doubt that you could get Jerry Burney to make you one that good for much less (any less?) If you have a minty Swiss commercial Luger, this holster would make a pretty nice display accessory. Ron P.S. I have no connection to the seller and this is not an endorsement to buy, just a personal observation. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-23-2016, 11:25 AM	#4
Ridecontrol User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I guess I will advertise it for sale as a "Commercial Custom" Swiss Luger Holster. Does that sound accurate?

07-23-2016, 12:27 PM	#6
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	The holster's construction shows excellent workmanship, whatever its origin.