Request for Help ID'ing Luger

[Norme]

Hi Marshall, It's too bad, this was potentially a rare and valuable holster until someone cut the front down, I guess for a "faster draw". The back was altered too, by cutting two slits to make a belt loop. The maker, by the way, was J.M. Eckart, Ulm. Leather preservation is a somewhat controversial subject, most of the experts favor Connolly's Hide Care. Regards, Norm

[bmarshalladams]

Thanks Norme for the quick reply....only wish the news was better regarding the holster. At least now I know.

The gun showed several serial numbers on the exterior, but I did not see any suffixes below or behind any of them.

Thanks again.
Marshall

[Norme]

Hi Marshall, The suffix, if present, can only be found in two places, under the barrel and on the front of the frame (see photos). Regards, Norm