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American Commercial Luger Holsters
The Nelson family has produced leather artisans for over 100 years. John E. Nelson apprenticed harness making in Sweden until moving to the U.S. in 1883. From 1912 until 1947, John owned a harness shop in Herman, MN. His son, Adelbert E. Nelson (A. E. Nelson) worked in the shop until WWI. After the war, Adelbert worked at the Sentinel Butte Saddlery in Montana. In 1938, Adelbert moved to Salem, OR and founded A. E. Nelson Leather Co. on the back porch of his home. Between 1938 and 1942 he made handmade camera cases. In 1942, he moved to Capitol Street and continued the business in his basement. During WWII, many equestrian items were manufactured. After the war, he turned his attention to the sportsman. He started manufacturing a full line of leather sporting goods that included leather covered fishing baskets. In 1955, Bennett F. Nelson inherited his father's business and moved it to a larger shop on Tile Road in Salem, OR. He continued making leather sporting goods. In 1970, he expanded the line to include leather law enforcement equipment. In the same year the business was moved to Sandner Drive in Scio, OR. Ben retired in 1990 and turned the business over to his daughter Catherine A. (Nelson) Struckmeier (Kitty) who runs it with her husband Gary L. Struckmeier. In 1994, the business was moved to a larger facility on Gilkey Road in Scio, OR and employs three other craftsmen. The goal has remained the same -- to make the finest quality leather goods that are guaranteed to give long and satisfactory service. Customer satisfaction is the foundation upon which the company has been built. From 1970 to 1995 our main focus has been on leather law enforcement equipment. In 1995, we brought back our high-quality sporting goods in addition to our popular law enforcement line. In 2004, we added quality fly fishing accessories to our product line. In 2007, we became more user friendly and added this shopping cart system to make it easier for you to purchase our products. Holster examples of the dealers or stores highlighted below are featured throughout this article.  
Luger holster style 93 LUGER 4 for 4-inch or 100mm barrel 
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Luger holster style 96 LUGER 6 for 6-inch or 150mm barrel Navy  
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San Francisco Gun Exchange style 98½ LUGER 6-inch or 150mm Navy Luger holster with attached loading tool and magazine pouch
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San Francisco Gun Exchange style 98½ LUGER 8-inch or 200mm Artillery Luger holster with attached loading tool and magazine pouch
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San Francisco Gun Exchange style 14 Luger twin magazine pouch
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Spokane Sporting Goods, Spokane, Wash 96 LUGER 3-7/8 open top and toe with snap fastener safety strap for 4-7/8-inch barrel
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Warshal’s Sporting Goods Co., Seattle, Wash 46 STOEGER LUGER open top and toe with snap fastener safety strap for Stoeger Luger .22 Cal 
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Warshal’s Sporting Goods Co., Seattle, Wash 46 LUGER 4 ½ open top and toe with snap fastener safety strap for 4¾-inch barrel
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Washington Hardware Co., Tacoma, Wash 96F LUGER 4 ½ Mexican style open top and toe with snap fastener safety strap for 4¾-inch barrel
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Freeway Sporting Goods Portland, Oregon 96 LUGER 4 ½ open top and toe with snap fastener safety strap for 4-inch barrel Luger 
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P.08 shoulder holster for 4¾-inch Luger barrel made for Chet Paulson Shooting Supplies, Tacoma Washington
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P.08 shoulder holster for 4-inch Luger barrel made for Washington Sports Shop, Inc., Tacoma Washington 
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