Note that this exact holster is pictured at the bottom of page 249 in the Jan Still book Third Reich Lugers, and according to the consignor, he is not aware of another like it in any collections or shown in any other collector reference books. At first glance, the holster looks like a World War II police style model. On the front of the top flap is a steel stud and an up strap is sewn to the body which passes under a hold down strap below the stud. On the right side is a spare magazine pouch, and on the rear are two standard belt loops. On the underside of the top flap there is not a pouch for a Luger combination/takedown tool (there was never such a pouch sewn under this top flap). When the pull up strap in the front side of the body is pulled out slightly, stamped into the leather just below the end piece is a small Geco stamping, with a large G followed by "eco" within the G. This is the commercial mark for the firm of Gustav Genschow AG located in Berlin. They were a well known firm, especially in the production of various calibers of bullets, and they also produced a variety of German holster models. This holster is finished in a fine quality and high gloss black (much higher quality than the typical military or police holster), and all stitching is done in black thread.

Condition is extremely fine with the interior lining just showing slight wear from the safety lever of a Luger pistol that at one time was contained within the holster. Based upon the fact that the top flap stud is steel and not aluminum or brass, this holster was likely produced just shortly before the start of the war. This is a very scarce commercial Luger holster variation.