LugerForum Discussion Forums my profile | register | faq | search
upload photo | donate | calendar

Go Back   LugerForum Discussion Forums > Luger Discussion Forums > Luger Accessories

Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
Unread 08-26-2023, 05:14 PM   #1
Judge Fox
New User
 
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Hendersonville, N.C.
Posts: 4
Thanks: 0
Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts
Default Holster question

Acquired this holster last week at a local gun show. Quite solid condition, appears original finish is black, well-made, utterly unmarked, size for 4-inch barrel Luger. All metal is brass. What is it? My uneducated guess is Portuguese, but what do I know. Meant to be suspended from the strap without provision for a shoulder stock? Thanks for your help.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC01184.jpg
Views:	390
Size:	198.8 KB
ID:	87304  

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC01185 - Copy.jpg
Views:	349
Size:	197.8 KB
ID:	87305  

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC01186.jpg
Views:	366
Size:	167.5 KB
ID:	87306  

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC01187.jpg
Views:	375
Size:	203.2 KB
ID:	87307  

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC01188.jpg
Views:	371
Size:	170.5 KB
ID:	87308  

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC01189.jpg
Views:	379
Size:	141.3 KB
ID:	87309  

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC01190.jpg
Views:	361
Size:	164.3 KB
ID:	87310  

Judge Fox is offline   Reply With Quote
The following 2 members says Thank You to Judge Fox for your post:
Unread 08-27-2023, 01:29 PM   #2
lugerholsterrepair
Moderator
Lifetime Forum
Patron
 
lugerholsterrepair's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Arizona/Colorado
Posts: 7,768
Thanks: 4,896
Thanked 3,122 Times in 1,433 Posts
Default

Portuguese
__________________
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."
lugerholsterrepair is offline   Reply With Quote
The following 3 members says Thank You to lugerholsterrepair for your post:
Unread 08-28-2023, 09:26 PM   #3
Ben M.
User
 
Ben M.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Retired to Naples, FL.
Posts: 484
Thanks: 85
Thanked 121 Times in 81 Posts
Default

4-3/4" barrel, also
Ben M. is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 08-29-2023, 11:04 PM   #4
Judge Fox
New User
 
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Hendersonville, N.C.
Posts: 4
Thanks: 0
Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts
Default

Query: is this particular rig supposed to go with a wooden stock, like friend Burney's, shown above? It has a buckle on the end of one of the suspension straps, which I illustrated, that doesn't seen to navigate through the slots in the wood.
Judge Fox is offline   Reply With Quote
The following member says Thank You to Judge Fox for your post:
Unread 08-29-2023, 11:53 PM   #5
lugerholsterrepair
Moderator
Lifetime Forum
Patron
 
lugerholsterrepair's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Arizona/Colorado
Posts: 7,768
Thanks: 4,896
Thanked 3,122 Times in 1,433 Posts
Default

No Sir. This holster cannot be nor was it ever intended to be attached to a stock. It was sans stock and meant to be worn withe the strap across the shoulder. No provision for a stock. No way to attach one.
__________________
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."
lugerholsterrepair is offline   Reply With Quote
The following member says Thank You to lugerholsterrepair for your post:
Unread 09-01-2023, 12:44 AM   #6
MFC
User
 
MFC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 1,237
Thanks: 183
Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts
Default

I have been seeing these rigs at shows and on the web for several years. They all have a mag pouch that is too short for Luger magazines. No one seems to know why.

My no count, dumb a$$ theory is that these were intended to go to the Portuguese Navy. The Portuguese Navy Lugers have 4" barrels, and the holsters were worn with shoulder straps. Except for the straps, the holsters on these rigs are exactly the same as the M2 holsters which are made for 4 3/4" barrels. The holster should be 3/4" shorter, NOT the mag pouch. Someone got the directive wrong and probably had a shortened career. There are no arsenal or acceptance stamps because the Navy didn't accept them, and subsequently they were sold on the commercial market.
__________________
Mike C.

Last edited by MFC; 09-01-2023 at 01:47 AM.
MFC is offline   Reply With Quote
The following member says Thank You to MFC for your post:
Unread 09-01-2023, 10:25 AM   #7
lugerholsterrepair
Moderator
Lifetime Forum
Patron
 
lugerholsterrepair's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Arizona/Colorado
Posts: 7,768
Thanks: 4,896
Thanked 3,122 Times in 1,433 Posts
Default

They all have a mag pouch that is too short for Luger magazines. No one seems to know why. I sure don't cause what could they be for?
__________________
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."
lugerholsterrepair is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-01-2023, 12:39 PM   #8
reiver
User
 
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 132
Thanks: 81
Thanked 149 Times in 63 Posts
Default

MFC, that's as good an explanation as any....
reiver is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-01-2023, 03:26 PM   #9
Vlim
Moderator
Lifetime
LugerForum Patron
 
Vlim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Europe
Posts: 5,053
Thanks: 1,036
Thanked 3,987 Times in 1,205 Posts
Default

Hmm. I have a LP08 style double mag pouch that takes P38 mags perfectly. Could these actually be P38 holsters?

A bit weird with a tool pouch. But try a P38 mag?
Vlim is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-01-2023, 07:12 PM   #10
lugerholsterrepair
Moderator
Lifetime Forum
Patron
 
lugerholsterrepair's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Arizona/Colorado
Posts: 7,768
Thanks: 4,896
Thanked 3,122 Times in 1,433 Posts
Default

My no count, dumb a$$ theory is that these were intended to go to the Portuguese Navy.

OK let's say this is true..did the Portuguese Navy use WAY short Luger mags?
__________________
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."
lugerholsterrepair is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-01-2023, 11:23 PM   #11
MFC
User
 
MFC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 1,237
Thanks: 183
Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair View Post
My no count, dumb a$$ theory is that these were intended to go to the Portuguese Navy.

OK let's say this is true..did the Portuguese Navy use WAY short Luger mags?
No. I said they were supposed to shorten the holster by 3/4"... not the mag pouch (someone screwed up). If the holster were shortened instead of the mag pouch, it would be perfect for a Navy rig.

I'm not sure but I think the pouch is too short for a P-38 mag also.
__________________
Mike C.
MFC is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-02-2023, 12:14 AM   #12
reiver
User
 
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 132
Thanks: 81
Thanked 149 Times in 63 Posts
Default

Gee, I've never heard of military contractors making a mistake (lmfao)
reiver is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:03 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1998 - 2024, Lugerforum.com