GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
PAIR OF RARE AKAH COMMERCIAL LUGER HOLSTERS. SN: NA. Black commercial artillery holster is unmarked with typical Akah strap & buckle, flap closure, and stud closure. Takedown tool pouch inside flap. With its original unique wood cleaning rod and pouch designed to accommodate extra magazine pouch. (Standard wood handle artillery rod would interfere with mag pouch). Brown holster is for 4-3/4" bbl old model Luger. Snap button closure for takedown tool pouch. A metal stud closure for flap. No visible markings. Unique belt loop configuration with angled leather loops of different lengths on back. Black holster is shown on pg 1176 of The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz & Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Brown holster is shown on pg 1171 of same book. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Both holsters have excellent leather with minor surface cracking and light wear on edges and corners. Cracks on creases. Stitching retains orig color. Wood cleaning rod has very little wear. 43475-1100 BWS (2,000-3,000)