1917 DWM Artillery with unusual holster

DonVoigt · 08-07-2015, 12:59 AM

This 1917 L P 08 is new to me, but may have been seen here before as it came from another board member.

If you have seen it , just skip on by.

Serial number 4342 e, with Weimar era grip marking of :

I./R.46. , which has been
interpreted as 1st Battalion of infantry Regiment 46 (staff).

Holster is dated 1915, modified by adding a magazine pouch and a flap extension to the top to cover same. There is a small tag inside,
marked to a different Regiment and owner than the pistol, but also in Weimar style; IV./A.R.8

Thanks for looking.

Ron Wood · 08-07-2015, 02:19 AM

That is a nifty holster! The extension to the top to cover the added magazine pouch is really out of the ordinary and very well done. The extension and the belt loop modification complement the Weimar markings on the gun and holster. I like it!

sheepherder · 08-07-2015, 09:56 AM

Neat looking rig! I don't think I've seen it here in last 6 years.

Kind of unusual to see a holster not intended for a shoulder stock.

John Sabato · 08-07-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Neat looking rig! I don't think I've seen it here in last 6 years.

Kind of unusual to see a holster not intended for a shoulder stock.

Actually Rich, the holster was designed for a stock. The belt loops have been attached under the shoulder stock strap retainer... another innovative modification, like the additional magazine pocket...

DonVoigt · 08-07-2015, 05:44 PM

Yes, while an original artillery rig type stock, its modification was intended for belt carry only.

A similar shortcut to belt carry was used on this Art'y holster modified to 4".

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Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,119 Thanked 5,286 Times in 1,728 Posts	That is a nifty holster! The extension to the top to cover the added magazine pouch is really out of the ordinary and very well done. The extension and the belt loop modification complement the Weimar markings on the gun and holster. I like it! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	Neat looking rig! I don't think I've seen it here in last 6 years. Kind of unusual to see a holster not intended for a shoulder stock. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...