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Sherlock · 01-12-2004, 11:55 AM

I went to a gun show this past weekend and purchased a complete rig for my excellent condition 1936 S/42 and have some questions about the holster and the value of the whole rig.

The holster is marked on the rear P08. Between the belt straps are the following markings: bml/41 under which is the german eagle and swastika under which is the marking WaA788. The strap closest to the magazine holder has been field repaired and has evidently seen heavy use since repair. The holster is in very good overall condition. The pull is worn somewhat thin, but is intact and strong. The underside of the holster bears the faint fountain pen written name of a man under which is what I believe is his 8 digit World War II serial number and his home town, Princeton, West Virginia. The color of the holster is black with a lot of brown showing under the worn black finish.

I bought a brown (it may have been black at one time, but the finish is worn down) tunic belt. It is in very good condition with the metal end piece intact and the sewed adustment piece in good condition. I deliberately bought a moderately worn Wermacht buckle ("GOTT MITT UNS") to go with the belt with the letters C.T.D. on the inside.

I also got a take-down loading tool for the holder inside the holster flap. It is marked with the german eagle over the numbers 655.

Can any forum members give me any info on the holster to include its maker and retail value?

Also I'm welcome to comments as to whether this is a correct rig for my Luger despite the year difference. I'd also like comments as to the value of each of the other components as described and the value of the overall rig. If I'm not too embarassed by what you tell me I'll tell you what I paid for everything.

I don't have any means to post pictures at this time. Thanks in advance for any information you may provide me.

01-12-2004, 11:55 AM	#1
Sherlock New User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Recent purchase of complete Rig: Questions I went to a gun show this past weekend and purchased a complete rig for my excellent condition 1936 S/42 and have some questions about the holster and the value of the whole rig. The holster is marked on the rear P08. Between the belt straps are the following markings: bml/41 under which is the german eagle and swastika under which is the marking WaA788. The strap closest to the magazine holder has been field repaired and has evidently seen heavy use since repair. The holster is in very good overall condition. The pull is worn somewhat thin, but is intact and strong. The underside of the holster bears the faint fountain pen written name of a man under which is what I believe is his 8 digit World War II serial number and his home town, Princeton, West Virginia. The color of the holster is black with a lot of brown showing under the worn black finish. I bought a brown (it may have been black at one time, but the finish is worn down) tunic belt. It is in very good condition with the metal end piece intact and the sewed adustment piece in good condition. I deliberately bought a moderately worn Wermacht buckle ("GOTT MITT UNS") to go with the belt with the letters C.T.D. on the inside. I also got a take-down loading tool for the holder inside the holster flap. It is marked with the german eagle over the numbers 655. Can any forum members give me any info on the holster to include its maker and retail value? Also I'm welcome to comments as to whether this is a correct rig for my Luger despite the year difference. I'd also like comments as to the value of each of the other components as described and the value of the overall rig. If I'm not too embarassed by what you tell me I'll tell you what I paid for everything. I don't have any means to post pictures at this time. Thanks in advance for any information you may provide me.