Luger Holster Berlin - Please Comment

Lugermeister · 02-09-2018, 01:11 AM

I purchased the 1937 marked, S/42 Luger shown in the first picture. It came with this holster. It is marked Berlin and has the same 9207 number matching to the gun.

What can you tell me about this holster? I was told that it was designed to hold a regulation Luger and/or an Artillery Luger.

Thanks for educating me on my first Luger and holster.

ithacaartist · 02-09-2018, 01:34 AM

The holster is for the Broomhandle C96. To my eye, it appears to be a fairly well made repro. Let's see what the more knowledgeable have to say...

Norme · 02-09-2018, 07:43 AM

Hi Lou,
Your 1937 S/42 may have all matching original parts down to the grips and magazine but unfortunately, as David has said, it's been buffed and blued (poorly refinished), which ruins the value to a collector. If the bore is in good shape it would make an excellent shooter.
Regards, Norm

wlyon · 02-09-2018, 08:07 AM

Your holster is a reproduction broomhandle holster. Bill

DonVoigt · 02-09-2018, 08:23 AM

I commented on the holster on your "luger" thread.

It is a repro broomhandle holster and has been "spuriously" marked with the number of the luger.
The regular luger/artillery info is just B.S.

Lugermeister · 02-09-2018, 01:45 PM

Thank you all for the input. I paid $2,400 for five guns. The Luger and holster and four Mauser pistols, two 6.25 and two 7.65, all 1910/1914 Models.

Thanks again!

Lugermeister · 03-10-2018, 01:38 AM

OK, thank you all for your remarks.

milesc2 · 03-11-2018, 11:01 PM

Do any of you know if this holster is for a normal length C96 or a Bolo model?
If the holster is for a Bolo I would be interested in making an offer on it (if the OP would part with it).

02-09-2018, 01:11 AM	#1
Lugermeister User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Utah Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Luger Holster Berlin - Please Comment I purchased the 1937 marked, S/42 Luger shown in the first picture. It came with this holster. It is marked Berlin and has the same 9207 number matching to the gun. What can you tell me about this holster? I was told that it was designed to hold a regulation Luger and/or an Artillery Luger. Thanks for educating me on my first Luger and holster. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Lugermeister

02-09-2018, 01:34 AM	#2
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,282 Thanks: 7,007 Thanked 2,476 Times in 1,319 Posts	The holster is for the Broomhandle C96. To my eye, it appears to be a fairly well made repro. Let's see what the more knowledgeable have to say... __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

02-09-2018, 08:07 AM	#4
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	Your holster is a reproduction broomhandle holster. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

02-09-2018, 08:23 AM	#5
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	I commented on the holster on your "luger" thread. It is a repro broomhandle holster and has been "spuriously" marked with the number of the luger. The regular luger/artillery info is just B.S. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

02-09-2018, 01:45 PM	#6
Lugermeister User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Utah Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Thank you all for the input. I paid $2,400 for five guns. The Luger and holster and four Mauser pistols, two 6.25 and two 7.65, all 1910/1914 Models. Thanks again! __________________ Lugermeister

02-09-2018, 07:43 AM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Hi Lou, Your 1937 S/42 may have all matching original parts down to the grips and magazine but unfortunately, as David has said, it's been buffed and blued (poorly refinished), which ruins the value to a collector. If the bore is in good shape it would make an excellent shooter. Regards, Norm

03-10-2018, 01:38 AM	#7
Lugermeister User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Utah Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	OK, thank you all for your remarks. __________________ Lugermeister

03-11-2018, 11:01 PM	#8
milesc2 User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City Posts: 214 Thanks: 324 Thanked 249 Times in 66 Posts	Do any of you know if this holster is for a normal length C96 or a Bolo model? If the holster is for a Bolo I would be interested in making an offer on it (if the OP would part with it).