East German holster?

don beasley · 10-19-2002, 09:39 PM

I recently acquired this pigskin Luger holster. I was told it is East German. There are no marking that i could see. I know its not unique because there were two others the same.

Any comments?[img]www.wterrell.com/eastholster1.jpg[/img]

don beasley · 10-19-2002, 09:41 PM

Edward Tinker · 10-19-2002, 09:44 PM

http://www.wterrell.com/eastholster1.jpg

Photo reduced in size and rotated 180 degrees by John Sabato for quick loading. To see the original photo, click the link above...

wterrell · 10-19-2002, 09:49 PM

Edward,
Is this a different holster or what?

Edward Tinker · 10-19-2002, 11:19 PM

I right clicked on the picture that didn't come
up and just used the name and the www address?

So like I don't know Sir?

wterrell · 10-20-2002, 12:03 AM

It's the correct holster photo, Edward. I was just asking what you thought of the holster using 'Generation X' slang.

So.....is this a different holster or what?

Edward Tinker · 10-20-2002, 12:13 AM

Sorry, being mister literal tonight, did the mow the acres routine... But accomplished lots of work.

Yes, the skin o that dude is different, kind of cool.

Pig skin?? Nice clear photo isn't it? [img]smile.gif[/img]

don beasley · 10-20-2002, 02:44 AM

John Sabato · 10-21-2002, 04:42 PM

Looks like an pigskin P-38 holster (upside down) to me... [img]confused.gif[/img]

don beasley · 10-21-2002, 09:23 PM

It is a P-38 holster.
Sorry for the confusion.

Navy · 10-21-2002, 09:37 PM

Hi All,

I have encountered examples of this standard "ersatz" pebble grain and pigskin holsters configured with a take-down tool pouch uner the bucket. Some have been waffened (sold the last one a couple of weeks ago) and some not. Most were pigskin.

Based strictily on a SWAG,

I postulate thet these were ORIGINALLY Army holsters that became police holsters under the East German authorities.

I await flames from those who are a lot smarter than me!

TA

John Sabato · 10-21-2002, 11:17 PM

Tom,

In order to get flamed, you should have to say something volatile...

Seems to me that you just spoke some common sense based on your experience and even identified it as such. Not much flammable there IMHO.

BTW, I agree with your assessment. These perfectly good surplus holsters likely saw EG Police service with either a P-38 or a Luger inside them since both are a near perfect fit.

wterrell · 10-21-2002, 11:38 PM

10-19-2002, 09:39 PM	#1
don beasley User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	East German holster? I recently acquired this pigskin Luger holster. I was told it is East German. There are no marking that i could see. I know its not unique because there were two others the same. Any comments?[img]www.wterrell.com/eastholster1.jpg[/img] __________________ Don Beasley

10-19-2002, 09:41 PM	#2
don beasley User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	__________________ Don Beasley

10-19-2002, 09:44 PM	#3
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	http://www.wterrell.com/eastholster1.jpg Photo reduced in size and rotated 180 degrees by John Sabato for quick loading. To see the original photo, click the link above... __________________ 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

10-19-2002, 09:49 PM	#4
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Edward, Is this a different holster or what? __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

10-19-2002, 11:19 PM	#5
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	I right clicked on the picture that didn't come up and just used the name and the www address? So like I don't know Sir? __________________ 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

10-20-2002, 12:03 AM	#6
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It's the correct holster photo, Edward. I was just asking what you thought of the holster using 'Generation X' slang. So.....is this a different holster or what? __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

10-20-2002, 12:13 AM	#7
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	Sorry, being mister literal tonight, did the mow the acres routine... But accomplished lots of work. Yes, the skin o that dude is different, kind of cool. Pig skin?? Nice clear photo isn't it? [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ 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

10-20-2002, 02:44 AM	#8
don beasley User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	__________________ Don Beasley

10-21-2002, 04:42 PM	#9
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Looks like an pigskin P-38 holster (upside down) to me... [img]confused.gif[/img] __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

10-21-2002, 09:23 PM	#10
don beasley User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It is a P-38 holster. Sorry for the confusion. __________________ Don Beasley

10-21-2002, 09:37 PM	#11
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Hi All, I have encountered examples of this standard "ersatz" pebble grain and pigskin holsters configured with a take-down tool pouch uner the bucket. Some have been waffened (sold the last one a couple of weeks ago) and some not. Most were pigskin. Based strictily on a SWAG, I postulate thet these were ORIGINALLY Army holsters that became police holsters under the East German authorities. I await flames from those who are a lot smarter than me! TA

10-21-2002, 11:17 PM	#12
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Tom, In order to get flamed, you should have to say something volatile... Seems to me that you just spoke some common sense based on your experience and even identified it as such. Not much flammable there IMHO. BTW, I agree with your assessment. These perfectly good surplus holsters likely saw EG Police service with either a P-38 or a Luger inside them since both are a near perfect fit. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

10-21-2002, 11:38 PM	#13
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	__________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------