Very Nice 1936 Karl Böcker Luger Holster

Description

11/11/26 - This is a very nice example of a Luger holster that was manufactured by Carl Böcker in 1936. The leather on this holster is in very nice condition retaining a majority of its original finish and color. The leather itself has remained sturdy yet pliable with no signs of any cracking or unexpected resistance. The lid of the holster shows some light cracking in the finish, primarily near the bends within the leather, and there are some light surface blemishes sparsely present on the lid, however none of these have penetrated beyond the exterior finish layer. There are a series of surface striations near the hinge of the lid. On the front of the holster towards the center, just down from the closure strap, there are some surface scratches that have resulted in some finish loss. There are some hints of wear on the edges of the magazine pouch, primarily in one spot towards the front of the pouch. The back of the holster show very minimal wear, only showing hints of wear towards the top of the belt loops, and an area of wear running perpendicular to the belt loops. Just above the left belt loop, it bears the "KARL BÖCKER // WARLBRÖL" maker's mark. To the right of the maker's mark is the WaA387 military inspection proof. Stamped above the right belt loop is the "1936" production year designation. Between the belt loops, someone has scratched into the finish what appears to be "U113 // Fries". The stitching on this holster is in excellent shape retaining a nice bright color. There are a few stitches missing along the back of the magazine pouch, and some light separation near the edges of the lid hinge. Overall this is a very nice 1936 Luger holster. A sturdy, pliable 1936 Karl Böcker Luger holster with bright stitching and clear maker and WaA387 markings.