3620

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RARE PAIR OF GERMAN POLICE LUGER PISTOL HOLSTERS.

First is a brown leather holster marked “GUSTAV REINHARDT/BERLIN/1929” above “K” in starburst Police acceptance stamp. Back is also police unit marked “L.Sch. 108.” (Luftfahrt-Überwachungs-Abteilung (Air Surveillance Unit) Schleswig-Holstein, weapon no. 108 under the 1922 Prussian marking instructions) Police style up-strap, with brass stud closure, takedown tool pouch closure flap also has brass stud. Second is an extremely rare black impregnated pressed paper holster marked “SCHAMBACH & Co./BERLIN/1943” on back with very clear Police Eagle/B acceptance stamp. Straps and pouches are leather. Studs are metal. Black paper holster is pictured on pg 1245 in The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Brown leather holster is pictured on pg 1265. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Brown leather holster retains orig dye that has darkened and stitching is orig color. Normal wear with light scuffs and cracking on straps. Some verdigris around brass, minor burn area on back. Black paper holster shows very little wear, other than age wrinkling from drying and warping of the impregnated paper. 43475-1091 BWS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3620

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Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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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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