WWI Navy holster

lew1 · 03-07-2006, 03:30 PM

Here is an interesting navy holster.

http://cgi.ebay.com/WW1-German-Navy-...QQcmdZViewItem

lugerholsterrepair · 03-07-2006, 04:55 PM

Lew, These are not falling out of trees. I have only seen one other in the last few years. Wish I could afford it. Jerry Burney

lew1 · 03-11-2006, 10:35 PM

At $400 (approx) it does not seem to be that expensive though.

But I was curious when I saw it and could not find a picture or a reference in Benders Luger holster book.

Ron Smith · 03-11-2006, 11:31 PM

Charles,

Just wait until the last few minutes of the auction. I'll bet that it goes for a lot more than $400.

Ron

Pete Ebbink · 03-13-2006, 09:47 PM

Hey Jerry,

Folks missed the plug you got from the seller in his e-Bay ad :

"...one of the shoulder straps is missing but i am sure its an easy repair for jerry at lugerholsterepair..."

Your reputation is getting around to the UK...!!!

lugerholsterrepair · 03-13-2006, 11:23 PM

Pete, I am humbled that my fame is spreading around the globe....By now it must involve hundreds....a couple hundred anyway! Thanks to all of you who have been my patrons...Jerry Burney

Navy · 03-14-2006, 07:43 AM

This holster is an example of two types that were made as shoulder holsters. There was a 4" and a 6" version. They are not in Bender but that does not mean they aren't real. I have one of each purchased in Europe. There are period photographs that have been published in the French language "Cognisance de luger" (I think I have that right) that depict a Matrose wearing one. Just because something isn't listed
in the standard references does not mean it isn't bona fide.

FWIW, I have done business with this seller and he is reputable.

Tom A

Tom A.

03-07-2006, 03:30 PM	#1
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	WWI Navy holster Here is an interesting navy holster. http://cgi.ebay.com/WW1-German-Navy-...QQcmdZViewItem

03-07-2006, 04:55 PM	#2
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,865 Thanked 3,104 Times in 1,429 Posts	Lew, These are not falling out of trees. I have only seen one other in the last few years. Wish I could afford it. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-11-2006, 10:35 PM	#3
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	At $400 (approx) it does not seem to be that expensive though. But I was curious when I saw it and could not find a picture or a reference in Benders Luger holster book. __________________ charlie

03-11-2006, 11:31 PM	#4
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Charles, Just wait until the last few minutes of the auction. I'll bet that it goes for a lot more than $400. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

03-13-2006, 11:23 PM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,865 Thanked 3,104 Times in 1,429 Posts	Pete, I am humbled that my fame is spreading around the globe....By now it must involve hundreds....a couple hundred anyway! Thanks to all of you who have been my patrons...Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-13-2006, 09:47 PM	#5
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hey Jerry, Folks missed the plug you got from the seller in his e-Bay ad : "...one of the shoulder straps is missing but i am sure its an easy repair for jerry at lugerholsterepair..." Your reputation is getting around to the UK...!!!

03-14-2006, 07:43 AM	#7
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	This holster is an example of two types that were made as shoulder holsters. There was a 4" and a 6" version. They are not in Bender but that does not mean they aren't real. I have one of each purchased in Europe. There are period photographs that have been published in the French language "Cognisance de luger" (I think I have that right) that depict a Matrose wearing one. Just because something isn't listed in the standard references does not mean it isn't bona fide. FWIW, I have done business with this seller and he is reputable. Tom A Tom A.