Issue, as it doesn't comply with the accepted P.08 holster military pattern, German manufacture of unidentified origins. The second example holster is clearly a P.08 style commercial holster of Hold open device would be proper for this holster. Military proofs or stamps yet are military issue and shouldn't be consideredĬommercial, however a commercial, no date stamped P.08 Luger without the The 1st example holster generally does not have any Holsters were probably purchased privately which may explain the lack of a Were required to purchase their P.08 Luger pistols and holsters. Regarding the first example holster cited, some Imperial German officers The magazine pouch and cleaning rod pouch are sewn onto the leading edge of the holster. The P.08 Commercial-Military holster back is separate from the magazine pouch. The back of the P.08 commercial holster is a single piece of leather being part of the magazine pouch back as well. Holster flap of the second example is stitched at the upper forward spineĮdge whereas the first example holster flap is a formed piece or leather at bothĬorners. Piping borders or any stampings or marks whatsoever. The stitching is aīit coarser and a single stitching line is used on the top of the holsterįlap where a double stitch line is used in the first example. The body lacks a leather strap for removing the pistol. Pouch stitched to the holster body spine, only a spare magazine pouch and Tool and pin punch pouch under the holster flap and there is no cleaning rod

Holster with the following significant exceptions. The second holster is also dark brown and is mostly the same as the above On the insideĬover flap are two identical 3-line ink stampings and a hand written name in ink. The stitching is excellent and is a red/brown color. The holster body top edge and the holster flap edge have a pipingīorder. Two angled belt loops are stitched the rear holsterīody. The flap is secured by aīrass stud and slit. Under the flap is a pouch for a tool and pin punch. Secured to the holster body with a leather strap, belt buckle and belt loop. Has a leather 'Pull up' strap for removing the pistol. With a magazine and cleaning rod pouch stitched to the spine and the body The first example could be considered the The following is a description of two very interesting P.08 style German

Formally of the John Pearson Collection) Scan the mouse over the picture to view back side of holsters. (The holster shown on the left is featured in LUGER HOLSTERS AND THEIR ACCESSORIES by EU Bender, Copyright © 1992, p 263. Note the AKAH logo on the strap by mousing over the above picture.ġ906 style German commercial holster for 4-¾' barrel 30 cal Luger. 1900 or 1906 AKAH German commercial holster for 4-¾' barrel 30 cal Luger.

German luger 1940