AWM Holster

jeb111 · 08-21-2021, 10:53 PM

I have an AWM holster that I got for my first Luger 30yrs ago it is marked AWM with a 2 over a 10. I understand the holster was made in workshop #2 in 1910. Are these holsters hard to come by or are they common as being made what i suppose was a government leather factory. If I remember right I paid $100 for it in 1991 to go with my 1937 Mauser. Obviously it's not the right holster for that pistol but back then I knew nothing about holsters and not much more about Lugers. Any info appreciated.
Jim

Pistol · 08-22-2021, 05:13 PM

AWM stands for Artillerie- Werkstätten- München" (Artillery Workshop Munich). They would be appropriate for WWI Bavarian lugers. Many times they are regimental marked with Bavarian units.

I would not call them rare, but they are relatively scarace compared to some others. You will see them come up for sale every once in a while.

They are nice holsters and made well. In my opinion, they command a higher price than other similar conditioned WWI holsters. One in good condition will fetch $300+.

Does your AWM have any stamps or marks?

jeb111 · 08-22-2021, 07:32 PM

Pistol, I looked hard at the holster again and under the flap are stamped letters that are very hard to read. One line has a # or letter that is not legible then a O then two other #'s or letters that are worn and then a second line that is possibly an R then a smudged M then a very legible G.K.
You are right it is a very well made holster, all the stitching is in good shape as is the buckles, straps and tool pouch. It is stamped with a 3 over 10 not a 2.
Thanks
Jim

Pistol · 08-22-2021, 08:32 PM

Hey Jim,

Can you post a photo of the markings?

jeb111 · 08-22-2021, 10:21 PM

Here are pictures of the holster, they came out ok not using natural light.

JTD · 08-24-2021, 10:23 PM

Nice looking holster Jim. Thanks for sharing it with us. I cannot blow up picture to see mark under the flap. Looks to be a machine gun company. I probably have a nice holster to go with your 37 luger if you wish to work out a deal with this one, or if you just want to purchase one . I have a few MGK marked lugers, and just maybe......? Could you post a pic that shows the unit mark under the flap a little better? Also back of the holster. If nothing else, we may be able to decipher it for you.
Best guess, 1910 over a regiment # MGK. John

jeb111 · 08-25-2021, 07:07 AM

JDT, I will repost the picture. I don’t know why it won’t zoom in, it was something I did when I uploaded the picture. I will have to have my wife help me as she the the computer wiz. There is no markings on the back of holster. It is in excellent shape. I would be very interested in a 1937 holster if you have one! Give me a few days to repost as my wife is a nurse and she is working crazy hours due to COVID. Strange that the regimental markings would be under the flap. I would think the markings would wear off easier that way, no? Thanks for your interest.
Jim

JTD · 08-25-2021, 07:49 PM

Jim, will look thru my holster collection over the weekend to see what I have and do some photos also. Will PM you once I do, John

jeb111 · 08-29-2021, 05:01 PM

Here is the repost of my holsters regimental mark, hopefully you can zoom in on this one.
Jim

08-21-2021, 10:53 PM	#1
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 259 Thanks: 608 Thanked 299 Times in 122 Posts	AWM Holster I have an AWM holster that I got for my first Luger 30yrs ago it is marked AWM with a 2 over a 10. I understand the holster was made in workshop #2 in 1910. Are these holsters hard to come by or are they common as being made what i suppose was a government leather factory. If I remember right I paid $100 for it in 1991 to go with my 1937 Mauser. Obviously it's not the right holster for that pistol but back then I knew nothing about holsters and not much more about Lugers. Any info appreciated. Jim

08-22-2021, 10:21 PM	#5
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 259 Thanks: 608 Thanked 299 Times in 122 Posts	Here are pictures of the holster, they came out ok not using natural light. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

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jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 259 Thanks: 608 Thanked 299 Times in 122 Posts	luger holster regimental stamp Here is the repost of my holsters regimental mark, hopefully you can zoom in on this one. Jim Attached Thumbnails

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08-22-2021, 05:13 PM	#2
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 411 Thanks: 409 Thanked 202 Times in 89 Posts	AWM stands for Artillerie- Werkstätten- München" (Artillery Workshop Munich). They would be appropriate for WWI Bavarian lugers. Many times they are regimental marked with Bavarian units. I would not call them rare, but they are relatively scarace compared to some others. You will see them come up for sale every once in a while. They are nice holsters and made well. In my opinion, they command a higher price than other similar conditioned WWI holsters. One in good condition will fetch $300+. Does your AWM have any stamps or marks?

08-22-2021, 07:32 PM	#3
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 259 Thanks: 608 Thanked 299 Times in 122 Posts	Pistol, I looked hard at the holster again and under the flap are stamped letters that are very hard to read. One line has a # or letter that is not legible then a O then two other #'s or letters that are worn and then a second line that is possibly an R then a smudged M then a very legible G.K. You are right it is a very well made holster, all the stitching is in good shape as is the buckles, straps and tool pouch. It is stamped with a 3 over 10 not a 2. Thanks Jim

08-22-2021, 08:32 PM	#4
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 411 Thanks: 409 Thanked 202 Times in 89 Posts	Hey Jim, Can you post a photo of the markings?

08-24-2021, 10:23 PM	#6
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 424 Thanks: 209 Thanked 406 Times in 148 Posts	Nice looking holster Jim. Thanks for sharing it with us. I cannot blow up picture to see mark under the flap. Looks to be a machine gun company. I probably have a nice holster to go with your 37 luger if you wish to work out a deal with this one, or if you just want to purchase one . I have a few MGK marked lugers, and just maybe......? Could you post a pic that shows the unit mark under the flap a little better? Also back of the holster. If nothing else, we may be able to decipher it for you. Best guess, 1910 over a regiment # MGK. John

08-25-2021, 07:07 AM	#7
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 259 Thanks: 608 Thanked 299 Times in 122 Posts	JDT, I will repost the picture. I don’t know why it won’t zoom in, it was something I did when I uploaded the picture. I will have to have my wife help me as she the the computer wiz. There is no markings on the back of holster. It is in excellent shape. I would be very interested in a 1937 holster if you have one! Give me a few days to repost as my wife is a nurse and she is working crazy hours due to COVID. Strange that the regimental markings would be under the flap. I would think the markings would wear off easier that way, no? Thanks for your interest. Jim

08-25-2021, 07:49 PM	#8
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 424 Thanks: 209 Thanked 406 Times in 148 Posts	Jim, will look thru my holster collection over the weekend to see what I have and do some photos also. Will PM you once I do, John