Converted Reichsrevolver Holster

G41M · 08-21-2022, 10:35 AM

Received a request from a P38 collector as to what these markings mean on the inside flap of an otherwise unmarked Luger holster. Those marks are:
1.Fs.A.R over 2R.
From Jeff Noll's book on "The Imperial German Regimental Marking" it stands for "Fuss-Artillerie-Regiment" (Foot Artillery Regiment) but not sure of the 2R. Maybe second reserves? Please comment if known.
Anyway, the pictures showed the holster had been repaired or altered in some professional way. Reviewed Eugene Bender's book "Luger Holsters" on pages 161-165, which pictured several holsters with similar alterations. This Luger holster was converted from a Model 1883 Reichrevolver Holster. To me, it is not a commonly seen Luger holster, what value would be placed on the holster?

Edward Tinker · 08-21-2022, 02:51 PM

I've had a couple of converted holsters - Reichsrevoler like this, I'd say $400

gunnertwo · 08-21-2022, 05:10 PM

Nice holster!!

G2

Blm14740 · 08-22-2022, 11:30 PM

If you're looking to sell, I'm looking to buy!

-Brandon

klaus 3338 · 09-18-2022, 06:43 AM

Nice and rare bird. I would say more than 500 Euro

PeterAStipe · 01-09-2023, 01:00 AM

Nice holster. As per my opinion it deserve $400.

sdmark777 · 01-09-2023, 04:29 PM

Just FYI, "Fuss-Artillerie-Regiment" (First Artillery Regiment)", actually translates to foot artillery regiment not "First"

08-21-2022, 10:35 AM	#1
G41M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Texas Posts: 23 Thanks: 51 Thanked 81 Times in 14 Posts	Converted Reichsrevolver Holster Received a request from a P38 collector as to what these markings mean on the inside flap of an otherwise unmarked Luger holster. Those marks are: 1.Fs.A.R over 2R. From Jeff Noll's book on "The Imperial German Regimental Marking" it stands for "Fuss-Artillerie-Regiment" (Foot Artillery Regiment) but not sure of the 2R. Maybe second reserves? Please comment if known. Anyway, the pictures showed the holster had been repaired or altered in some professional way. Reviewed Eugene Bender's book "Luger Holsters" on pages 161-165, which pictured several holsters with similar alterations. This Luger holster was converted from a Model 1883 Reichrevolver Holster. To me, it is not a commonly seen Luger holster, what value would be placed on the holster? Attached Thumbnails Attached Images Last edited by G41M; 10-28-2023 at 09:30 PM.

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08-21-2022, 02:51 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,885 Thanks: 1,972 Thanked 4,465 Times in 2,063 Posts	I've had a couple of converted holsters - Reichsrevoler like this, I'd say $400

08-21-2022, 05:10 PM	#3
gunnertwo Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 583 Thanks: 776 Thanked 866 Times in 334 Posts	Nice holster!! G2

08-22-2022, 11:30 PM	#4
Blm14740 User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Tennessee Posts: 48 Thanks: 6 Thanked 48 Times in 13 Posts	If you're looking to sell, I'm looking to buy! -Brandon

09-18-2022, 06:43 AM	#5
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 497 Thanks: 0 Thanked 340 Times in 145 Posts	Nice and rare bird. I would say more than 500 Euro

01-09-2023, 01:00 AM	#6
PeterAStipe New User Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice holster. As per my opinion it deserve $400.

01-09-2023, 04:29 PM	#7
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 257 Thanks: 580 Thanked 600 Times in 154 Posts	Just FYI, "Fuss-Artillerie-Regiment" (First Artillery Regiment)", actually translates to foot artillery regiment not "First"