DWM Commercial 1911-1913 (?) - Page 3

klaus 3338 · 09-06-2009, 11:57 AM

I can´t remember that I ever saw a holster which was blacked inside (later). That wouldn´t have made any sence.
Most of the holsters were blacked only on front side and flap and often the black calor was upused by wearing over the years.

Best regards Klaus

klaus 3338 · 09-06-2009, 12:07 PM

Here are some more photos of a holster which was blacked later- only front side and flap are blacked.

klaus 3338 · 09-06-2009, 12:11 PM

Here are two 1910 dated holsters - the left one was blacked on front and backside, the flap too but not inside the holster.

George Anderson · 09-06-2009, 02:28 PM

Klaus, you have some wonderful holsters.

Pistol · 09-06-2009, 10:39 PM

nice photos Klaus........how do you store your holsters and do you apply something on the holsters for protection?

klaus 3338 · 09-07-2009, 02:15 AM

They are hanging on the wall or lie on the floor.

I use Salamander Sportwax for the protection.

A.Mifsin · 09-07-2009, 02:34 AM

You amaze me Klaus, no wonder you know so much about holsters.

A very Nice collection Thanks for sharing.
Alf.

sheepherder · 09-07-2009, 10:01 AM

Nice collection of holsters!!!

...and drum mags...and loading tools...and shoulder stocks...and sub-caliber inserts...and...

(Do I see a Borchardt shoulder stock on that pile???)

Pistol · 09-07-2009, 09:55 PM

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/ad...hp?itemID=7597

found this 1911 for sale and it appears black on inside. But poor condition.

Pistol · 09-08-2009, 11:46 AM

Here are some photos of my holster. With the macro on the camera and flash I can actually see the original burgandy brown color.

Pistol · 09-08-2009, 11:52 AM

a few more

Pistol · 09-08-2009, 11:53 AM

last ones

wlyon · 09-08-2009, 12:35 PM

Klaus
Now that's a collection!!! Thanks for sharing. Bill

klaus 3338 · 09-11-2009, 12:44 AM

Pistol,
because of the photos I would say that your holster is a well worn one which was never blacked!?

klaus 3338 · 09-11-2009, 12:45 AM

Postino, yes, it´s a Borchandt stock.

Pistol · 09-11-2009, 02:19 PM

You don't think the top inside where the regiment marks are located looks blackened? If the black is from age and wear should I try and clean? If so, what do you recommend?

In the meantime, I'm researching the regiment histories.

Thanks!

Mike B · 09-12-2009, 04:19 PM

Commercial Lugers, with the exception of alphabet Lugers, do not have a suffix. Commercial Lugers are five digits with no suffix (small letter) and alphabet Lugers (which are also commercial) are numbered somewhat in the military style; four digits with a small letter. In 53 years of collecting Lugers, I have never seen a five digiti commercial with a small letter.

Mike

Ron Wood · 09-12-2009, 06:25 PM

Mike,
And you never will!

...(at least not original)

Pistol · 09-28-2009, 08:43 PM

What an amazing collection.

09-06-2009, 12:07 PM	#2
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 417 Times in 162 Posts	Here are some more photos of a holster which was blacked later- only front side and flap are blacked. Attached Thumbnails

09-06-2009, 12:11 PM	#3
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 417 Times in 162 Posts	Here are two 1910 dated holsters - the left one was blacked on front and backside, the flap too but not inside the holster. Attached Thumbnails

09-07-2009, 02:15 AM	#6
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 417 Times in 162 Posts	They are hanging on the wall or lie on the floor. I use Salamander Sportwax for the protection. Attached Thumbnails

09-07-2009, 02:34 AM	#7
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	You amaze me Klaus, no wonder you know so much about holsters. A very Nice collection Thanks for sharing. Alf. __________________ I prefer a Luger

09-07-2009, 09:55 PM	#9
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 430 Thanks: 455 Thanked 221 Times in 100 Posts	holster blackened http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/ad...hp?itemID=7597 found this 1911 for sale and it appears black on inside. But poor condition.

09-06-2009, 11:57 AM	#1
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 417 Times in 162 Posts	I can´t remember that I ever saw a holster which was blacked inside (later). That wouldn´t have made any sence. Most of the holsters were blacked only on front side and flap and often the black calor was upused by wearing over the years. Best regards Klaus

09-06-2009, 02:28 PM	#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	Klaus, you have some wonderful holsters.

09-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#5
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 430 Thanks: 455 Thanked 221 Times in 100 Posts	nice photos Klaus........how do you store your holsters and do you apply something on the holsters for protection?

09-07-2009, 10:01 AM	#8
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Nice collection of holsters!!! ...and drum mags...and loading tools...and shoulder stocks...and sub-caliber inserts...and... (Do I see a Borchardt shoulder stock on that pile???)

09-08-2009, 11:46 AM	#10
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 430 Thanks: 455 Thanked 221 Times in 100 Posts	Awm 3-11 Here are some photos of my holster. With the macro on the camera and flash I can actually see the original burgandy brown color. Attached Images

09-08-2009, 11:52 AM	#11
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 430 Thanks: 455 Thanked 221 Times in 100 Posts	a few more Attached Images

09-08-2009, 11:53 AM	#12
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 430 Thanks: 455 Thanked 221 Times in 100 Posts	last ones Attached Images

09-08-2009, 12:35 PM	#13
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,655 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,619 Times in 971 Posts	Klaus Now that's a collection!!! Thanks for sharing. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

09-11-2009, 12:44 AM	#14
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 417 Times in 162 Posts	Pistol, because of the photos I would say that your holster is a well worn one which was never blacked!?

09-11-2009, 12:45 AM	#15
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 417 Times in 162 Posts	Postino, yes, it´s a Borchandt stock.

09-11-2009, 02:19 PM	#16
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 430 Thanks: 455 Thanked 221 Times in 100 Posts	You don't think the top inside where the regiment marks are located looks blackened? If the black is from age and wear should I try and clean? If so, what do you recommend? In the meantime, I'm researching the regiment histories. Thanks! Last edited by Pistol; 09-12-2009 at 10:06 AM.

09-12-2009, 04:19 PM	#17
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	Commercial Lugers, with the exception of alphabet Lugers, do not have a suffix. Commercial Lugers are five digits with no suffix (small letter) and alphabet Lugers (which are also commercial) are numbered somewhat in the military style; four digits with a small letter. In 53 years of collecting Lugers, I have never seen a five digiti commercial with a small letter. Mike

09-12-2009, 06:25 PM	#18
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	Mike, And you never will!...(at least not original) __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-28-2009, 08:43 PM	#19
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 430 Thanks: 455 Thanked 221 Times in 100 Posts	Klaus What an amazing collection. Last edited by Pistol; 02-23-2019 at 04:51 PM.

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