Needing ID, date and valuation on P-08 police holster
 

I picked up this holster some time ago and would like some of the usual info. on it, approx. date of mfg, commercial or gov't. issue, current market valuation, what date/mfg. of Luger belongs inside of it, etc.
This is a black leather P08 holster with the police style strap. There is no date observed. On the back is the stamped # of 5805, with no other markings noted on the outside. Inside of the cover is marked in ink "Hofler-u.Ledor??????????brik.Zeitz " and S. L. V. Saele" and Zeitz" Also and overstamp of "767" and an amateur ink mark of "HK" with those 2 letters being combined. Condition is about average, no damage but showing use. As always, thank you for your wisdom. DJU

Hi David, Your Hofler is actually Koffer, luggage. In the alphabetical list of holster makers by town, there is one listing for Zeitz: Albin Scholle, Lederwarenfabrik. Hope this helps. Regards, Norm

Thanks Norme. Anyone have any ideas on approx. years or designation? I'm assuming it was for police use.
dju

I think it was made in the DDR in the 1950th.

I hadn't even considered VOPO.
Thanks;
dju

Normally i would say pre-WW2 but post 1926, but like Klaus said, most likely post war. Notice it has no tool pouch.


Ed