Is this a rare Swiss Luger?

raygun · 04-15-2011, 10:02 AM

I guess the toggle action is essentially an American design , first proving successful in the Henry Rifle and going on to be even more successful in the 1866 and 1873 Winchester.

Next came another American, Maxim who used it in his very successful Machinegun. Considering the millions of rounds fired out of maxim and Vickers machineguns using a toggle action , it can hardly be described as mechanically finicky or unsound.

Didn't Hugo Borchardt spend time in America? perhaps thats where he got the idea !?

mecano44 · 04-30-2011, 08:48 AM

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Didn't Hugo Borchardt spend time in America? perhaps thats where he got the idea !?[/QUOTE]

Of course....He worked for the Winchester Repeating Arms Co...and seems that he developed a Revolver , which purpose was to force Colt to cease production of rifles...

Ben M. · 04-30-2011, 11:25 PM

Those holsters look like this, from a Members web site.

http://www.lugerlp08.com/Holster_files/image010.jpg

The show up on ebay and gun shows from time to time.

HKMan · 04-30-2011, 11:34 PM

Thank you Ben! I see the Magazine Holder on top but is there a Loading tool pouch inside?

HKMan · 04-30-2011, 11:36 PM

Is there anyone who makes a Hardshell holster for the 6" guns??

Michael Zeleny · 05-01-2011, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HKMan

Is there anyone who makes a Hardshell holster for the 6" guns??

Yes, and how. Try this outfit.

raygun · 05-01-2011, 07:55 AM

Didn't Hugo Borchardt spend time in America? perhaps thats where he got the idea !?[/QUOTE]

Of course....He worked for the Winchester Repeating Arms Co...and seems that he developed a Revolver , which purpose was to force Colt to cease production of rifles...[/QUOTE]

I was surprised by your comment as I have never heard of a Borchardt revolver!? But your right, and here is as good an explanation as any on the topic. http://www.airlandseaweapons.com/blo...oading-pistol/

But it seems they were never put into production ! shame I guess!

Ben M. · 05-01-2011, 11:36 AM

HKman, The holster that Interarms sold did not have a tool pouch at all. It did have a provision to place a cleaning rod in a round formed sleeve along the side/edge of the holster. A friend of mine here in Las Vegas has a 4" model. Its nicely made but the leather is thick and still stiff after many years. Not pliable.

HKMan · 05-01-2011, 10:55 PM

Mike you make Holsters?

Ben the Interarms version isn't really what I'd call a true "Luger Holster".

However, the Hardshell Holsters aren't really pliable either. I like the traditional Holster with the Magazine pouch and loading tool pouch under the flap.

Most of these holsters don't have a cleaning rod pouch.

Michael Zeleny · 05-02-2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HKMan

Mike you make Holsters?

No. As Len Deighton put it, "I'm a let-someone-else-do-it man."

HKMan · 05-02-2011, 07:02 PM

Mike,

So then what "outfit" were you referring to? There was no phone, email address, or website in your posting.

I'm looking for a Hardshell Holster but for a 6" Luger-not the 4" pistol.

04-15-2011, 10:02 AM	#1
raygun User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: brisbane Posts: 150 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I guess the toggle action is essentially an American design , first proving successful in the Henry Rifle and going on to be even more successful in the 1866 and 1873 Winchester. Next came another American, Maxim who used it in his very successful Machinegun. Considering the millions of rounds fired out of maxim and Vickers machineguns using a toggle action , it can hardly be described as mechanically finicky or unsound. Didn't Hugo Borchardt spend time in America? perhaps thats where he got the idea !? __________________ arma tuentur pacem

04-30-2011, 11:34 PM	#4
HKMan User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you Ben! Thank you Ben! I see the Magazine Holder on top but is there a Loading tool pouch inside?

04-30-2011, 11:36 PM	#5
HKMan User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is there anyone who makes a Hardshell 6"?? Is there anyone who makes a Hardshell holster for the 6" guns??

05-01-2011, 07:55 AM	#7
raygun User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: brisbane Posts: 150 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Didn't Hugo Borchardt spend time in America? perhaps thats where he got the idea !?[/QUOTE] Of course....He worked for the Winchester Repeating Arms Co...and seems that he developed a Revolver , which purpose was to force Colt to cease production of rifles...[/QUOTE] I was surprised by your comment as I have never heard of a Borchardt revolver!? But your right, and here is as good an explanation as any on the topic. http://www.airlandseaweapons.com/blo...oading-pistol/ But it seems they were never put into production ! shame I guess! __________________ arma tuentur pacem

05-01-2011, 10:55 PM	#9
HKMan User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mike you make Holsters? Mike you make Holsters? Ben the Interarms version isn't really what I'd call a true "Luger Holster". However, the Hardshell Holsters aren't really pliable either. I like the traditional Holster with the Magazine pouch and loading tool pouch under the flap. Most of these holsters don't have a cleaning rod pouch.

04-30-2011, 08:48 AM	#2
mecano44 User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 32 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	[/QUOTE] Didn't Hugo Borchardt spend time in America? perhaps thats where he got the idea !?[/QUOTE] Of course....He worked for the Winchester Repeating Arms Co...and seems that he developed a Revolver , which purpose was to force Colt to cease production of rifles...

04-30-2011, 11:25 PM	#3
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 498 Thanks: 112 Thanked 156 Times in 98 Posts	Those holsters look like this, from a Members web site. http://www.lugerlp08.com/Holster_files/image010.jpg The show up on ebay and gun shows from time to time.

05-01-2011, 11:36 AM	#8
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 498 Thanks: 112 Thanked 156 Times in 98 Posts	HKman, The holster that Interarms sold did not have a tool pouch at all. It did have a provision to place a cleaning rod in a round formed sleeve along the side/edge of the holster. A friend of mine here in Las Vegas has a 4" model. Its nicely made but the leather is thick and still stiff after many years. Not pliable.

05-02-2011, 07:02 PM	#11
HKMan User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mike so then what outfit were you referring to? Mike, So then what "outfit" were you referring to? There was no phone, email address, or website in your posting. I'm looking for a Hardshell Holster but for a 6" Luger-not the 4" pistol.