EXTREMELY RARE US 1901 CAVALRY TRIALS LUGER HOLSTER.

SN NSN. Brown leather with “US” in an oval on flap. Back of holster is marked “ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL/E.H.S.” Brass stud on front for flap closure. Brass rivets on back to attach belt loop. 1,005 of these holsters were manufactured at Rock Island Arsenal for the US trials 1900 Lugers that have SNs between 6100 and 7100. The guns are rare, but the holsters are much harder to find. These holsters are sought by both Luger collectors and collectors of US Military accountrements. This holster is featured on p. 1227 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Nice orig color that has darkened over the years and has stained in places with a few dark spots on flap. Scattered cracking on flap and top edge of belt loop. Stitching is orig color. Brass parts have patina and verdigris that are typical for their age. 4-53352 BWS104 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 3136

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3136	$4,600.00	EXTREMELY RARE US 1901 CAVALRY TRIALS LUGER HOLSTER. SN NSN. Brown leather with “US” in an oval on flap. Back of holster is marked “ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL/E.H.S.” Brass stud on front for flap closure. Brass rivets on back to attach belt loop. 1,005 of these holsters were manufactured at Rock Island Arsenal for the US trials 1900 Lugers that have SNs between 6100 and 7100. The guns are rare, but the holsters are much harder to find. These holsters are sought by both Luger collectors and collectors of US Military accountrements. This holster is featured on p. 1227 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good. Nice orig color that has darkened over the years and has stained in places with a few dark spots on flap. Scattered cracking on flap and top edge of belt loop. Stitching is orig color. Brass parts have patina and verdigris that are typical for their age. 4-53352 BWS104 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 3136 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EXTREMELY RARE US 1901 CAVALRY TRIALS LUGER HOLSTER.