Ws1 Marked Luger Holster

Lothar · 05-20-2006, 05:19 AM

Hello,

Recently while visiting an Uncle of mine I was shown a black Luger holster. On the back, between the belt loops, is marked Ws1 over an eagle and swastika. To the right is marked P.08. I was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to help me identify these markings. Thank you to all.

Lothar

Lugerdoc · 05-20-2006, 07:55 AM

Lothar, The PO8 started being applied to the back of luger holsters in 1941. I have not seen an Army acceptance WaA this low a number, so depending on the style of eagle (a photo would help) present, I would guess that this was a Luftwaffe acceptance, more scarce than the more frequently seen E/2. TH

Lothar · 05-20-2006, 08:06 AM

Hello TH,

The Ws1 marking is as clear as day from what I remember. The eagle is probably a good half inch below and to the right of the Ws1 marking. The spread winged eagle with no WaA number below it. Thank you for your help.

Lothar

05-20-2006, 05:19 AM	#1
Lothar New User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ws1 Marked Luger Holster Hello, Recently while visiting an Uncle of mine I was shown a black Luger holster. On the back, between the belt loops, is marked Ws1 over an eagle and swastika. To the right is marked P.08. I was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to help me identify these markings. Thank you to all. Lothar

05-20-2006, 07:55 AM	#2
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Lothar, The PO8 started being applied to the back of luger holsters in 1941. I have not seen an Army acceptance WaA this low a number, so depending on the style of eagle (a photo would help) present, I would guess that this was a Luftwaffe acceptance, more scarce than the more frequently seen E/2. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

05-20-2006, 08:06 AM	#3
Lothar New User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello TH, The Ws1 marking is as clear as day from what I remember. The eagle is probably a good half inch below and to the right of the Ws1 marking. The spread winged eagle with no WaA number below it. Thank you for your help. Lothar