Theuermann Drop Type Holsters WWII for larger pistols

grapppa · 02-09-2017, 10:07 AM

Are there any examples of Theuermann Drop Type Holsters manufactured during WWII for larger pistols such as P38s or Hi-Powers. I haven't come up with very much only that there are people who claim that they do exist. Pics attached of what I've been told is a post-war fake - which I agree with. Black stitching, brass flap rivets and complete with proof marks albeit very finely done.

alanint · 02-09-2017, 11:17 AM

The Luftwaffe did issue a similar holster for both Frommer and Femaru pistols it acquired for its aircrews. There are many verified examples out there.

http://www.pre98.com/shop/holsters/h...femaru-pistol/

grapppa · 02-10-2017, 12:14 PM

Wondering if there are WWII era examples of p38 or high power sized holsters in the style similar to the one I have pictured...

sheepherder · 02-10-2017, 12:18 PM

Odd arrangement of straps under the flap - Do you have any idea what they are for???

Diver6106 · 02-10-2017, 07:27 PM

I always thought this was a post WWII design for P.38/P-1s.?

I also though the straps were strange, but the belt runs between them and the flap. So the holster rides tight to the body hanging on the closed flap. Then when opened, it falls down under weight of the pistol and flap stays open and pistol is pulled out.

sheepherder · 02-10-2017, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Diver6106

I always thought this was a post WWII design for P.38/P-1s.?

I also though the straps were strange, but the belt runs between them and the flap. So the holster rides tight to the body hanging on the closed flap. Then when opened, it falls down under weight of the pistol and flap stays open and pistol is pulled out.

The straps pull the pistol out??? Hmph...Ingenious...

John Sabato · 02-13-2017, 11:51 AM

I thought that this type of holster was used by either the East or West German police post-war... ???

Vlim · 02-13-2017, 12:00 PM

Yes, West German police used them. East Germany used the P08 style with police strap initially and used the soft shell P38 holster afterwards, but not the drop style holsters.

rolandtg · 02-13-2017, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by John Sabato

I thought that this type of holster was used by either the East or West German police post-war... ???

Yep, Post-war WG Police holster. There were tons of these going around 10 or 12 years ago selling for as little as $10-15.
As far as I know most were made in the 50's or early 60's.
There is a white version I've seen as well.

Edward Tinker · 02-13-2017, 02:43 PM

post war german

I have 2 or 3 here somewhere

Diver6106 · 02-14-2017, 04:37 AM

Note the straps do not pull the gun out. They only hold the belt, as it runs between them and the flap.

sheepherder · 02-14-2017, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Diver6106

Note the straps do not pull the gun out. They only hold the belt, as it runs between them and the flap.

So when opened, the whole holster drops down about three inches and the straps hold the belt against the flap thus holding the flap open??? Is that it???

Olle · 02-14-2017, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

So when opened, the whole holster drops down about three inches and the straps hold the belt against the flap thus holding the flap open??? Is that it???

Yep. It drops down and is held open by it's own weight, which converts it to an open holster. It's pretty ingenious as you can use it in different states of readiness, and it eliminates one of the drawback of the flap holsters. "For Defcon 1, pull the strap"

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grapppa User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Theuermann Drop Type Holsters WWII for larger pistols Are there any examples of Theuermann Drop Type Holsters manufactured during WWII for larger pistols such as P38s or Hi-Powers. I haven't come up with very much only that there are people who claim that they do exist. Pics attached of what I've been told is a post-war fake - which I agree with. Black stitching, brass flap rivets and complete with proof marks albeit very finely done. Attached Thumbnails

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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	I thought that this type of holster was used by either the East or West German police post-war... ??? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	The Luftwaffe did issue a similar holster for both Frommer and Femaru pistols it acquired for its aircrews. There are many verified examples out there. http://www.pre98.com/shop/holsters/h...femaru-pistol/

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grapppa User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wondering if there are WWII era examples of p38 or high power sized holsters in the style similar to the one I have pictured...

02-10-2017, 07:27 PM	#5
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 244 Thanks: 1,424 Thanked 117 Times in 75 Posts	I always thought this was a post WWII design for P.38/P-1s.? I also though the straps were strange, but the belt runs between them and the flap. So the holster rides tight to the body hanging on the closed flap. Then when opened, it falls down under weight of the pistol and flap stays open and pistol is pulled out.

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Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Yes, West German police used them. East Germany used the P08 style with police strap initially and used the soft shell P38 holster afterwards, but not the drop style holsters.

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,932 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,528 Times in 2,091 Posts	post war german I have 2 or 3 here somewhere

02-14-2017, 04:37 AM	#11
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 244 Thanks: 1,424 Thanked 117 Times in 75 Posts	Note the straps do not pull the gun out. They only hold the belt, as it runs between them and the flap.