1940 Holster

jamese · 02-08-2003, 03:28 AM

A guestion and a little help with this holster;

I have a brown luger holster dated 1940 and my understanding is that the brown was not for military use. Any help would be great
Thanks
Jim

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Edward Tinker · 02-08-2003, 05:57 AM

There are some who used to believe that Brown Holsters were strictly for Luftwaffe use. This has mostly been disproven, as they were used by many branches. {{I am NO expert on holsters

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Brown holsters were used for military and police in WW2 although black is the primary color you see. From Jan Stills book third reich lugers "Military holsters range in color from black to tan and are dated 1932 to 1944"

lugerholsterrepair · 02-08-2003, 10:42 AM

Jamese, This holster has the Heers Wa stamp on the back so it was accepted by the Army for it's use. Most holsters were black in color during this time period but a few escaped this awful fate. Jerry Burney

jamese · 02-08-2003, 11:57 PM

Based on what you are saying this is a keeper ? ...... its in great shape. W ould you know which units were issued brown or where could I find this type of information

Thanks

lugerholsterrepair · 02-09-2003, 06:03 AM

Jamese, From what I can see it seems to be a collector grade holster. The brown color places a slight premium on it. If you are a Luger collector it would fit into any collection.There is no way to say for sure which unit this may have belonged to because of it's color. Only a unit mark could possibly provide this type of information.

I suggest you buy Benders book on holsters. Luger Holsters and Accessories. I have hundreds of dollars invested in books and that is what I recomend for anyone who is interested in this hobby. They will provide you with endless enjoyment and much information.They will almost certainly be worth at least what you paid for them if you ever decide to re-sell them so they are a safe investment. Jerry Burney

02-08-2003, 03:28 AM	#1
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Thanks: 0 Thanked 84 Times in 34 Posts	1940 Holster A guestion and a little help with this holster; I have a brown luger holster dated 1940 and my understanding is that the brown was not for military use. Any help would be great Thanks Jim http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/HOLCLOSE1.jpg http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/HOLFRONT.jpg http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/HOLBACK.jpg __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

02-08-2003, 05:57 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,914 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,504 Times in 2,079 Posts	There are some who used to believe that Brown Holsters were strictly for Luftwaffe use. This has mostly been disproven, as they were used by many branches. {{I am NO expert on holsters }} Brown holsters were used for military and police in WW2 although black is the primary color you see. From Jan Stills book third reich lugers "Military holsters range in color from black to tan and are dated 1932 to 1944" __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-08-2003, 10:42 AM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,863 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Jamese, This holster has the Heers Wa stamp on the back so it was accepted by the Army for it's use. Most holsters were black in color during this time period but a few escaped this awful fate. Jerry Burney __________________ 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."

02-08-2003, 11:57 PM	#4
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Thanks: 0 Thanked 84 Times in 34 Posts	Based on what you are saying this is a keeper ? ...... its in great shape. W ould you know which units were issued brown or where could I find this type of information Thanks __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

02-09-2003, 06:03 AM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,863 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Jamese, From what I can see it seems to be a collector grade holster. The brown color places a slight premium on it. If you are a Luger collector it would fit into any collection.There is no way to say for sure which unit this may have belonged to because of it's color. Only a unit mark could possibly provide this type of information. I suggest you buy Benders book on holsters. Luger Holsters and Accessories. I have hundreds of dollars invested in books and that is what I recomend for anyone who is interested in this hobby. They will provide you with endless enjoyment and much information.They will almost certainly be worth at least what you paid for them if you ever decide to re-sell them so they are a safe investment. Jerry Burney __________________ 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."