1900 US Test Holster question

Jasta2 · 01-12-2011, 11:40 PM

I have seen the repo Test holster out there, but I would like to find a original Test holster to go with my Test Luger. I know they are $$$, but if anyone know of one for sale, I'd be gratefull
Thanks,Bill

cirelaw · 01-13-2011, 12:44 PM

I bought mine from Ralph years ago and havent seen other than one offered by Simpson Ltd. Let them know ou are interested

dz · 01-13-2011, 04:36 PM

Bill I have one I could sell. Email me direct for details. David bayfieldz@comcast.net

cirelaw · 01-13-2011, 04:45 PM

Does anyone have a handle on how many still exist?

Jasta2 · 01-15-2011, 01:15 PM

Boy, I knew they would be rare and costly, but I did not think they would fall into the $2,000-$5,000 range. Best keep putting more cash into Luger account!

lugerholsterrepair · 01-15-2011, 02:31 PM

Bill..The price of these holsters starts with rarity. You can imagine that not many were made and pistols survive better than leather. Imperial Navy holsters are a dime a dozen comparing the numbers and they are not cheap.
An original U.S. Test holster that is in reasonable collecting condition is a rare and expensive thing.
Just keep looking!

Jerry Burney

cirelaw · 01-16-2011, 05:07 PM

I know I paid Gramps at least $1k and worth every penny! The smell of Leather in the 'morning'

Jasta2 · 01-17-2011, 08:37 AM

I know I could swing a $1,000 for one now, but I should be so lucky!!

cirelaw · 01-17-2011, 08:59 AM

Good Luck. Check Point Charlie seems to find almost everything!

Hugo Borchardt · 01-17-2011, 09:58 AM

Test Eagle and Holster together went for close to $11k with buyer's premium last night's Greg Martin auction.

Clark

cirelaw · 04-25-2011, 01:47 PM

Readng in the few records contained in Fred Datigs.book the takedown tool was supplied with holster and I wondered wether they were unique or copies of the earlier design. What did the first one look like? Was the design patented. How did they remain the same for so long?? Anybody?? What were the rarest??

Hugo Borchardt · 04-26-2011, 09:18 AM

Eric:

Meadows states that no accessories were purchased with the 1000 pistols. I don't know for sure whether Rock Island manufactured any.

The holsters were unique, so I can't imagine any tools made would not be marked. Because the holsters had no provision to carry a tool, chances of finding one, if they exist, may be remote.

Clark

Edward Tinker · 04-26-2011, 09:46 AM

Clark, I do not remember if there were any tools, but there were extra magazines. Says something in Test Lugers by Reese

cirelaw · 04-26-2011, 09:58 AM

Common sence, where did they come from? Why are they basically all the same? Somebody had to invent the first one. Why are they all basically the same much like a 'church key' Whats the rarest. Did the one that came with the 1900 test luger have a 'flaming bomb'? It is so perfectly engineered! Most have no idea hoe many purposes it has other than opening beer cans with no nails!!On the mean time, Il settle on my Kreeegy !

01-12-2011, 11:40 PM	#1
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	1900 US Test Holster question I have seen the repo Test holster out there, but I would like to find a original Test holster to go with my Test Luger. I know they are $$$, but if anyone know of one for sale, I'd be gratefull Thanks,Bill

01-15-2011, 02:31 PM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,852 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Bill..The price of these holsters starts with rarity. You can imagine that not many were made and pistols survive better than leather. Imperial Navy holsters are a dime a dozen comparing the numbers and they are not cheap. An original U.S. Test holster that is in reasonable collecting condition is a rare and expensive thing. Just keep looking! 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."

01-17-2011, 09:58 AM	#10
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	Test Eagle and Holster together went for close to $11k with buyer's premium last night's Greg Martin auction. Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

04-25-2011, 01:47 PM	#11
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Test Luger Takedown Tool Readng in the few records contained in Fred Datigs.book the takedown tool was supplied with holster and I wondered wether they were unique or copies of the earlier design. What did the first one look like? Was the design patented. How did they remain the same for so long?? Anybody?? What were the rarest??

04-26-2011, 09:18 AM	#12
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	Eric: Meadows states that no accessories were purchased with the 1000 pistols. I don't know for sure whether Rock Island manufactured any. The holsters were unique, so I can't imagine any tools made would not be marked. Because the holsters had no provision to carry a tool, chances of finding one, if they exist, may be remote. Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

01-13-2011, 12:44 PM	#2
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I bought mine from Ralph years ago and havent seen other than one offered by Simpson Ltd. Let them know ou are interested

01-13-2011, 04:36 PM	#3
dz Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 258 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 37 Posts	Bill I have one I could sell. Email me direct for details. David bayfieldz@comcast.net

01-13-2011, 04:45 PM	#4
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Does anyone have a handle on how many still exist?

01-15-2011, 01:15 PM	#5
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Boy, I knew they would be rare and costly, but I did not think they would fall into the $2,000-$5,000 range. Best keep putting more cash into Luger account!

01-16-2011, 05:07 PM	#7
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I know I paid Gramps at least $1k and worth every penny! The smell of Leather in the 'morning'

01-17-2011, 08:37 AM	#8
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	I know I could swing a $1,000 for one now, but I should be so lucky!!

01-17-2011, 08:59 AM	#9
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Good Luck. Check Point Charlie seems to find almost everything!

04-26-2011, 09:46 AM	#13
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Clark, I do not remember if there were any tools, but there were extra magazines. Says something in Test Lugers by Reese __________________ 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

04-26-2011, 09:58 AM	#14
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Common sence, where did they come from? Why are they basically all the same? Somebody had to invent the first one. Why are they all basically the same much like a 'church key' Whats the rarest. Did the one that came with the 1900 test luger have a 'flaming bomb'? It is so perfectly engineered! Most have no idea hoe many purposes it has other than opening beer cans with no nails!!On the mean time, Il settle on my Kreeegy ! Attached Thumbnails