An uncommon piece of early 20th-century craftsmanship. The holster is made of dark wood, precisely dimensioned for a Mauser C96 - the iconic “Broomhandle” pistol, which was popular among both officers and civilian enthusiasts. Handmade by a skilled craftsman - not a holster produced by Mauser for military use. The mass-produced holsters also functioned as a shoulder stock, by mounting it on the grip.
This holster was made without any military fittings. It is therefore likely that it was created as an elegant solution for transporting the pistol, and that the original owner did not need a shoulder stock.
Inside, it is lined with a generous layer of felt, showing authentic signs of use. A pencil line runs along the inside, about 6mm from the top edge - a marking line for a groove, which would hold a lid. The line was never cut, but the lid was made, and has been stuck in place as a plug. Horizontal wear and scratches on the inside edge of the lid further support this.
Unfortunately, the lid has been lost over time.
5 repairs in lighter wood could suggest that the holster has changed hands, and the new owner has adapted it to their own needs.
Precise age and origin unknown, but the construction points to a skilled Danish woodworker or cabinetmaker, likely in the period 1900–1920.
Dimensions: approximately 31x6x10. Condition: see images.
