Best Repro Artillery Holster

Ricci1165 · 06-12-2017, 12:28 PM

Hello folks. Thank you for this post.
I'm about to purchase a DWM 1918 Artillery Luger with original military and commercial holsters but no stock, tool or rod. I posted a pic of these on the Artillery forum. Who makes the best repro set up? I've seen the ones from IMA. What do you think? Thank you very much.

DonVoigt · 06-12-2017, 01:25 PM

I believe Sarco has the best price on a repro rig with stock.

I would not use the holster for carrying the pistol, or put it inside- as they are rough and will wear your nice 1918 even more.

But for an example and as a "rig" to attach with stock to the pistol for "authentic" type shooting practice, it is fine.

You can pay more- but get essentially the same thing.

Stock lugs may require fitting on any repro, though if yo get lucky it might fit right up.

Edward Tinker · 06-12-2017, 01:34 PM

If me, you already have an original holster etc, I'd look around and purchase original

Ricci1165 · 06-12-2017, 01:36 PM

Thank you Edward. Yes, as I will have the original military holster. Finding the original wooden stock, tool, rod, strap and mag pouch exceed over a grand.

George Anderson · 06-12-2017, 02:48 PM

The best repro artillery stock was made by or marketed by Odin International. They still show up for sale on ebay and gunbroker. Good repro holsters are fairly common.

lugerholsterrepair · 06-13-2017, 04:08 PM

Thank you Edward. Yes, as I will have the original military holster. Finding the original wooden stock, tool, rod, strap and mag pouch exceed over a grand.

I understand your concern about spending that kind of money but it's not really spent. Invested..you will get it returned at a later date when you sell. Just a thought.

DonVoigt · 06-13-2017, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricci1165

Thank you Edward. Yes, as I will have the original military holster. Finding the original wooden stock, tool, rod, strap and mag pouch exceed over a grand.

Not necessarily, with some patience and a little searching you can buy a stock for under $500. and a "rig" for $800- I've done it.

But still, just buy a $100 repro stock, send stock and your holster to Jerry to add his hand made leather pieces and straps, and you have the best of both worlds at a reasonable price. JMHO.

06-12-2017, 12:28 PM	#1
Ricci1165 User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 53 Thanks: 28 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	Best Repro Artillery Holster Hello folks. Thank you for this post. I'm about to purchase a DWM 1918 Artillery Luger with original military and commercial holsters but no stock, tool or rod. I posted a pic of these on the Artillery forum. Who makes the best repro set up? I've seen the ones from IMA. What do you think? Thank you very much.

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	I believe Sarco has the best price on a repro rig with stock. I would not use the holster for carrying the pistol, or put it inside- as they are rough and will wear your nice 1918 even more. But for an example and as a "rig" to attach with stock to the pistol for "authentic" type shooting practice, it is fine. You can pay more- but get essentially the same thing. Stock lugs may require fitting on any repro, though if yo get lucky it might fit right up. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,926 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Thank you Edward. Yes, as I will have the original military holster. Finding the original wooden stock, tool, rod, strap and mag pouch exceed over a grand. I understand your concern about spending that kind of money but it's not really spent. Invested..you will get it returned at a later date when you sell. Just a thought. __________________ 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."

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,929 Thanks: 2,029 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	If me, you already have an original holster etc, I'd look around and purchase original

06-12-2017, 01:36 PM	#4
Ricci1165 User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 53 Thanks: 28 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	Thank you Edward. Yes, as I will have the original military holster. Finding the original wooden stock, tool, rod, strap and mag pouch exceed over a grand.

06-12-2017, 02:48 PM	#5
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,528 Times in 787 Posts	The best repro artillery stock was made by or marketed by Odin International. They still show up for sale on ebay and gunbroker. Good repro holsters are fairly common.