Luger Holster

wlyon · 07-26-2005, 10:18 PM

Inside mag. and cleaning rod pouches. Belt loops plus brass hangers. Only mark is an IV between the belt loops. Some GI had his name in ink on the inside flap. Can't read the name, looks like Pvt in front of name. Also inked handwritten "luger" 42 and a serial number (can't read). Fits a luger perfectly and impressions show long-time luger use. Came with a German loop, brass-tipped cleaning rod. I have had it for 30 years or so. Any ideas on origin?

George Anderson · 07-27-2005, 07:28 AM

It is not a holster for a German military Luger. According to Vanderlinden's new book, it is Lithuanian military holster for the FN Browning High Power. Time period 1936-1940.

Lugerdoc · 07-27-2005, 09:14 AM

Wlyon, I agree it's not your ordinary military hard shell, but an interesting design offering max protection to gun and accessories. Probably a German shoemaker "Special" as were most shoulder holsters. TH

07-26-2005, 10:18 PM	#1
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,655 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,619 Times in 971 Posts	Luger Holster Inside mag. and cleaning rod pouches. Belt loops plus brass hangers. Only mark is an IV between the belt loops. Some GI had his name in ink on the inside flap. Can't read the name, looks like Pvt in front of name. Also inked handwritten "luger" 42 and a serial number (can't read). Fits a luger perfectly and impressions show long-time luger use. Came with a German loop, brass-tipped cleaning rod. I have had it for 30 years or so. Any ideas on origin? __________________ Bill Lyon

07-27-2005, 09:14 AM	#3
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Wlyon, I agree it's not your ordinary military hard shell, but an interesting design offering max protection to gun and accessories. Probably a German shoemaker "Special" as were most shoulder holsters. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-27-2005, 07:28 AM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	It is not a holster for a German military Luger. According to Vanderlinden's new book, it is Lithuanian military holster for the FN Browning High Power. Time period 1936-1940.