Assuming that information is accurate one can conclude that up to 1917, First Issue “Model 1904” holsters were being produced and that being the case, the subject holster could have been produced as late as 1917.Īlso several First Issue Model 1904 belt loop modified holsters have been observed with single belt loops and there is no mention of straps being issued for the First Issue twin magazine pouch, of which were obviously simultaneously converted. Luger literature states, “Reportedly in early (February) 1917 orders were given to construct holsters with belt loops… A pair of straps were issued to convert the First Issue holsters to belt loop holsters.” 3. Per Walter 1 this leather maker’s name has been found on PT.08 holsters in the 1911-14 era, yet with the subject holster being originally a Model 1904 one would put the HANS CLEMEN firm involvement in holster manufacture possibly earlier than 1911 and/or later than 1914 and additionally with the Imperial German Navy. This seems an unusual location for the early Model 1904 holsters, where the crown M stamp and makers name, along with a date is usually located on the holster flap underside. The holster maker’s name and location is deeply stamped, in two lines is: H.CLEMEN 1, arched and ELBERFELD 2, straight, directly below, along with a strong crown M inventory stamp and all is located inside on the rear holster body (interior rear wall), just under the flap attachment. The inside of the holster flap has a tool pouch with an unmarked tool inserted and the cleaning rod leather pouch attached to the holster spine contains an excellent condition brass zigzag cleaning rod. The holster is a converted original issue Model 1904 black leather, teardrop style cover flap with stud-and-slit closure, converted from a board stock attachment to a two-belt loop configuration.
The lack of a gripstrap marking is totally consistent with period navy regulations. The finish is about 95% with about 50% straw, all parts matching with no gripstrap markings.
Featured herein is an original 1917 Imperial German navy Luger rig, serial number 7096 with a matching serial numbered plain wood bottom, crown M stamped magazine.
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