2 interesting small holsters - buttons

Vlim · 10-25-2018, 12:11 PM

I found these 2 holsters locally, both have similar push button closures with the familiar pattern we also see on Dutch military equipment for the Dutch East-Indies (KNIL) and on older German equipment.

Still no clue on who actually made these buttons.

The left holster is of a soft leather and the silhouette suggests it was used to carry a small revolver.

The right one is made of tougher leather, has a magazine pouch and is of the right size to fit a smaller pocket pistol like the Mauser M1910 or something of similar size.

No additional markings, but both show their age and the quality of manufacture well.

sheepherder · 10-25-2018, 12:48 PM

When you say 'buttons', are these 'snap' closures??? that is, does the 'cap' on the flap snap over a round stud on the holster body??? Or are they actual buttons, that slip through a slit in the flap???

Vlim · 10-25-2018, 01:33 PM

They are snap closures.

gunnertwo · 10-25-2018, 03:49 PM

They remind me of the "buttons" on the straps of WWI fighting knives. Perhaps a generic maker that supplied many holster / sheath makers.

G2

Vlim · 10-27-2018, 11:34 AM

Correct, you also see them on WW1 trench knive scabbards.

George Anderson · 10-27-2018, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

Correct, you also see them on WW1 trench knive scabbards.

Also on early 20th Century Northern European civilian garments.

jcoe · 10-30-2018, 12:53 PM

Vilm, here is another discussion about these snaps in 2004
http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...hlight=holster
B Regds, John

Edward Tinker · 10-30-2018, 03:06 PM

I have had a couple of larger holsters with those buttons

10-25-2018, 12:11 PM	#1
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,032 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 3,873 Times in 1,184 Posts	2 interesting small holsters - buttons I found these 2 holsters locally, both have similar push button closures with the familiar pattern we also see on Dutch military equipment for the Dutch East-Indies (KNIL) and on older German equipment. Still no clue on who actually made these buttons. The left holster is of a soft leather and the silhouette suggests it was used to carry a small revolver. The right one is made of tougher leather, has a magazine pouch and is of the right size to fit a smaller pocket pistol like the Mauser M1910 or something of similar size. No additional markings, but both show their age and the quality of manufacture well. Attached Thumbnails

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,181 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,438 Times in 2,327 Posts	When you say 'buttons', are these 'snap' closures??? that is, does the 'cap' on the flap snap over a round stud on the holster body??? Or are they actual buttons, that slip through a slit in the flap??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,032 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 3,873 Times in 1,184 Posts	They are snap closures.

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gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 605 Thanks: 803 Thanked 909 Times in 351 Posts	They remind me of the "buttons" on the straps of WWI fighting knives. Perhaps a generic maker that supplied many holster / sheath makers. G2

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Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,032 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 3,873 Times in 1,184 Posts	Correct, you also see them on WW1 trench knive scabbards.

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jcoe User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: mt Posts: 38 Thanks: 13 Thanked 31 Times in 9 Posts	Vilm, here is another discussion about these snaps in 2004 http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...hlight=holster B Regds, John

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	I have had a couple of larger holsters with those buttons