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3137
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SPECTACULARLY RARE DUTCH 1905 SECOND TRIALS PATTERN (TYPE B) LUGER HOLSTER.

SN NSN. Believed to be the only Type B example known. Dark brown leather with pouches for cleaning rod/oiler, takedown tool and pin punch. Extra flaps sewn in sides of top flap. Brass fittings on flap closure and brass tip on fastening strap. Belt loop on back angled at 45°. “F” on upper left corner of backside. “05/Ko/B” on center of lower back section indicating 1905 manufacture Ko & B were maker’s/inspectors’ marks. Includes orig takedown tool and prototype stepped pin punch. This holster is featured on p. 1201 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. With cracking and flaking overall on closing flap. Outer extra flap on bottom is also cracking and half of stitching has failed. Cracking on top edge of closure strap. Brass fittings show normal wear for age. Orig takedown tool and punch are very good. 4-53353 BWS107 (2,500-5,500) – Lot 3137


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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