Borchardt holster?

TennBill2 · 03-23-2011, 07:10 PM

A pic of my holster I started. Wonder if anyone knows the size of the straps used? I'm guessing around 5/8". Someone else posted this pic of the rig, probably as ugly a rig as was around, but in 1893...

Ron Wood · 03-23-2011, 07:16 PM

Check with Jerry Burney (lugerholsterrepair). He knows the size of the strap and has even made reproductions! By the way, rumors that the guy in your photo is me is unfounded

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klaus 3338 · 05-02-2011, 02:05 PM

Great photo!!! Thanks

lugerholsterrepair · 05-02-2011, 02:48 PM

Bill, Yes a great photo! I can only assume you have in your possession the stock you show? If you do..you can measure the slots to determine the actual width.
Most standard straps, such as the Artillery are 3/4 inch. Thickness varies but is usually 1/10 to slightly more .0140 is about max but again..you can measure the width of the slots to see what they will accept.

George Anderson · 05-02-2011, 05:04 PM

The measurement is right at 2 cm or 7/8 inch. You want photos? You'll have to wait a day as I am swamped right now with projects that pay.

Ron Smith · 05-02-2011, 05:17 PM

Is the photo of a South African 'Boar'? Or is he a soldier?

"By the way, rumors that the guy in your photo is me is unfounded!"

Ron, it must be your evil twin. It couldn't be you, the Borchardt would be wrapped in swaddling clothes before it was stuffed in the holster.

Ron

TennBill2 · 05-02-2011, 05:19 PM

Thanks for the comments, Gents. I found that 3/4" Latigo strap material seems to work the best. I haven'got the long piece for the 'off the shoulder' strap. Nor, as yet have I made the "staple" bolts for the stock and frame....don't know what else to call them? The way the gun actually is strapped in, sure seems it would have been an unwieldy rig to use......certainly no 'fast draw'. I guess one would more likely wear the holster only on a belt, maybe carrying the rest along for storing. The stock I made from walnut, the holster is 9/10 oz. vegetable tanned hide with 'eco friendly' black dye

Bill

TennBill2 · 05-02-2011, 05:23 PM

I believe he's known as 'Dr. Carl Peters', quite a story there in itself. I think his clip is missing....oor my eyes are bad!

Ron Smith · 05-02-2011, 05:28 PM

I recall being in a gunshop back in the early 90's when a kid brought in a complete cased Borchardt Rig in 99% condition. He had inherited it from his Grandfather to sell for college funds. He wanted $2000.00 for it. The shop owner told him he would give him $800.00 max.

Another customer flat told the kid that he was getting robbed at that price. The kid didn't sell it to the dealer. I wish I had known then what I know now. I would have taken out a second mortgage.

TennBill2 · 05-02-2011, 06:12 PM

Shows what greed can cost you. He could have given $4000 and still made a killing. Back about early to mid 90's, I put a $2000 deposit on a Borchardt only, toward a $4000 price tag from from the guy who specialized in Lugers out in Arizona. Unfortunately, when it came time for the 'balance due', I couldn't come up with the other 2 grand and lost my money. I imagine that cased set would have brought $10Grand back then.

03-23-2011, 07:10 PM	#1
TennBill2 RIP Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 6 Posts	Borchardt holster? A pic of my holster I started. Wonder if anyone knows the size of the straps used? I'm guessing around 5/8". Someone else posted this pic of the rig, probably as ugly a rig as was around, but in 1893... Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

03-23-2011, 07:16 PM	#2
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: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	Check with Jerry Burney (lugerholsterrepair). He knows the size of the strap and has even made reproductions! By the way, rumors that the guy in your photo is me is unfounded! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-02-2011, 02:48 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,933 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Bill, Yes a great photo! I can only assume you have in your possession the stock you show? If you do..you can measure the slots to determine the actual width. Most standard straps, such as the Artillery are 3/4 inch. Thickness varies but is usually 1/10 to slightly more .0140 is about max but again..you can measure the width of the slots to see what they will accept. __________________ 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."

05-02-2011, 05:17 PM	#6
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Is the photo of a South African 'Boar'? Or is he a soldier? "By the way, rumors that the guy in your photo is me is unfounded!" Ron, it must be your evil twin. It couldn't be you, the Borchardt would be wrapped in swaddling clothes before it was stuffed in the holster. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

05-02-2011, 05:19 PM	#7
TennBill2 RIP Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 6 Posts	Holster/scabbard and stock Thanks for the comments, Gents. I found that 3/4" Latigo strap material seems to work the best. I haven'got the long piece for the 'off the shoulder' strap. Nor, as yet have I made the "staple" bolts for the stock and frame....don't know what else to call them? The way the gun actually is strapped in, sure seems it would have been an unwieldy rig to use......certainly no 'fast draw'. I guess one would more likely wear the holster only on a belt, maybe carrying the rest along for storing. The stock I made from walnut, the holster is 9/10 oz. vegetable tanned hide with 'eco friendly' black dye Bill Attached Images

05-02-2011, 02:05 PM	#3
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 517 Thanks: 0 Thanked 411 Times in 160 Posts	Great photo!!! Thanks

05-02-2011, 05:04 PM	#5
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	The measurement is right at 2 cm or 7/8 inch. You want photos? You'll have to wait a day as I am swamped right now with projects that pay.

05-02-2011, 05:23 PM	#8
TennBill2 RIP Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 6 Posts	I believe he's known as 'Dr. Carl Peters', quite a story there in itself. I think his clip is missing....oor my eyes are bad!

05-02-2011, 05:28 PM	#9
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I recall being in a gunshop back in the early 90's when a kid brought in a complete cased Borchardt Rig in 99% condition. He had inherited it from his Grandfather to sell for college funds. He wanted $2000.00 for it. The shop owner told him he would give him $800.00 max. Another customer flat told the kid that he was getting robbed at that price. The kid didn't sell it to the dealer. I wish I had known then what I know now. I would have taken out a second mortgage. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

05-02-2011, 06:12 PM	#10
TennBill2 RIP Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 6 Posts	Greed! Shows what greed can cost you. He could have given $4000 and still made a killing. Back about early to mid 90's, I put a $2000 deposit on a Borchardt only, toward a $4000 price tag from from the guy who specialized in Lugers out in Arizona. Unfortunately, when it came time for the 'balance due', I couldn't come up with the other 2 grand and lost my money. I imagine that cased set would have brought $10Grand back then.