Luger holster: 1913 re-work/re-purpose of Reichs Revolver holster

DonVoigt · 09-14-2018, 12:17 AM

Early on surplus Reichsrevolver holsters were worked into "luger" holsters, both for the 4" and 8" versions.

Other's I've seen utilized both the front and back sections of the revolver holster; this one only uses the rear flat and has a "new" moulded front.

Dated 1913 and done by Meer & A.Bitzsch, in Leipzig-Gohliz - if I'm reading the stamping correctly.
This holster came with a recent acquisition of a nice, matching 1914 Erfurt P 08.

Needs some attention to the strap stitching; some missing and some badly repaired.

klaus 3338 · 02-20-2024, 01:38 PM

It is a Saxon alteration of a former Reichsrevolver holster M/85 according the 1910 dated order for not mounted units. Maker is Meier & Abitzsch, Leipzig Gohlis. Saxon holsters like this one are not often seen.

09-14-2018, 12:17 AM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Luger holster: 1913 re-work/re-purpose of Reichs Revolver holster Early on surplus Reichsrevolver holsters were worked into "luger" holsters, both for the 4" and 8" versions. Other's I've seen utilized both the front and back sections of the revolver holster; this one only uses the rear flat and has a "new" moulded front. Dated 1913 and done by Meer & A.Bitzsch, in Leipzig-Gohliz - if I'm reading the stamping correctly. This holster came with a recent acquisition of a nice, matching 1914 Erfurt P 08. Needs some attention to the strap stitching; some missing and some badly repaired. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

02-20-2024, 01:38 PM	#2
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 517 Thanks: 0 Thanked 411 Times in 160 Posts	It is a Saxon alteration of a former Reichsrevolver holster M/85 according the 1910 dated order for not mounted units. Maker is Meier & Abitzsch, Leipzig Gohlis. Saxon holsters like this one are not often seen.