Kriegsmarine holster

Steinar · 11-12-2007, 03:31 AM

Monday morning blues.. or is it?
Last evening I won this holster on an internet auction. Digging twice as deep into the pockets as for a 'regular ww2 holster. Any thoughts about this one?

lew1 · 11-12-2007, 08:24 AM

Looks like you acquired a very nice rare holster at an inexpensive price.

Ron Smith · 11-12-2007, 09:12 AM

Steinar,

That is a nice Reichsmarine marked holster. That would cheer up my Monday morning tremendously. It's in beautiful condition.

Congratulations!

Ron

the gunman · 11-12-2007, 10:08 AM

"One Hell Of a Find" Congratulations one beautyful holster would have made my Year

Steinar · 11-12-2007, 10:54 AM

Geez.. thanks guys

I was unsure about the value of such a holster..

Found it just 10minutes before it ended, so I didn't have much time to check things out.
Thinking that the total german navy was not that big after the Versailestreaty, I bid more than I usually do on a holster.

Ron, found it at a norwegian auction site, www.qxl.no. Ending price was 1500nok (274USD)

Ron Smith · 11-12-2007, 10:58 AM

Holy smoke!! You stole it...

Good buy!!!

lugerholsterrepair · 11-12-2007, 12:59 PM

Steinar..Wanting to learn about this, I ask a question...This must be a 1934 holster..Is there a readable date anywhere on it? With the Wa, it is of the Nazi era.
Would the M anchor be used on a Nazi accepted holster?
I like the markings...Jerry Burney

Steinar · 11-12-2007, 01:12 PM

Jerry, in a way I'm like the sleeping guy in class about this one.. unable to answer any questions

I took it as a 'between war's' holster, but you are probably a right about beeing within the nazi area. I dont have the holster in my possession yet, will get back to you on regarding date.

lugerholsterrepair · 11-12-2007, 04:12 PM

Steinar, Maybe one of the Navy specialists will chime in...Jerry Burney

Ron Smith · 11-13-2007, 09:17 AM

Steinar and Jerry,

According to "Das Heereswaffenamt" WaA18 was assigned to holster maker G. Reinhardt in 1922 and was renewed in 1937.

M /Anchor was replaced by Eagle / M in 1933. This is a Reichswehr Reichsmarine holster.

I want it!

Navy · 11-13-2007, 11:05 AM

Ron is correct; it is a fine Reichsmarine holster. Almost a text book example.

Tom A

Edward Tinker · 11-13-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ron Smith
Steinar and Jerry,

According to "Das Heereswaffenamt" WaA18 was assigned to holster maker G. Reinhardt in 1922 and was renewed in 1937.

M /Anchor was replaced by Eagle / M in 1933. This is a Reichswehr Reichsmarine holster.

I want it!

I have been shown several WaA18 holsters, dated 1926, and they are attributed to Simson's; not that Simson made them, but that they were bought / issued with the gun, at least that is the conjecture (Jim Kemp and others)

Ed

Ron Smith · 11-13-2007, 11:45 AM

Ed,

According to my references, it's very possible that they may have had a contract with Simpson. Or that their holsters were directed to the same units. Depending on the allocation process.

Judging from the number of reworked Imperial holsters. There were probably few makers that were producing new holsters early on in the 20's after the war.

Ron

lugerholsterrepair · 11-13-2007, 11:53 AM

Tom, Ron! Thanks for clearing that up! Certainly is a beautiful one and a very nice score at that price!
Love to look at that stuff...Jerry Burney

Ron Smith · 11-13-2007, 12:36 PM

You're Welcome Jerry,

Always happy to help out the novices.

:icon107:

Steinar · 11-13-2007, 12:51 PM

Reichswehr Reichsmarine holster then.. not much 'blues' connected with that. Thanks

It's still in the mail, but will probably go for sale.. don't have the gun or funds to match it at the moment.

Ron Smith · 11-13-2007, 01:14 PM

"It's still in the mail, but will probably go for sale"

Steinar,

Let me know.

Ron

lugerholsterrepair · 11-13-2007, 03:04 PM

Ronny, I have never claimed to be anything but a student. When we stop learning from each other it would be bad for us all! I appreciate your help and research. I am busy pushing a needle and don't really have the time unfortunately. I stop in here a couple of times a day for my edification.
Thanks, Jerry

Ron Smith · 11-13-2007, 05:30 PM

Jerry,

I wish that I had your knowledge.

Ron

11-12-2007, 03:31 AM	#1
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Kriegsmarine holster Monday morning blues.. or is it? Last evening I won this holster on an internet auction. Digging twice as deep into the pockets as for a 'regular ww2 holster. Any thoughts about this one? __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

11-12-2007, 08:24 AM	#2
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	Looks like you acquired a very nice rare holster at an inexpensive price. __________________ charlie

11-12-2007, 09:12 AM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Steinar, That is a nice Reichsmarine marked holster. That would cheer up my Monday morning tremendously. It's in beautiful condition. Congratulations! Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-12-2007, 10:54 AM	#5
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Geez.. thanks guys I was unsure about the value of such a holster.. Found it just 10minutes before it ended, so I didn't have much time to check things out. Thinking that the total german navy was not that big after the Versailestreaty, I bid more than I usually do on a holster. Ron, found it at a norwegian auction site, www.qxl.no. Ending price was 1500nok (274USD) __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

11-12-2007, 10:58 AM	#6
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Holy smoke!! You stole it... Good buy!!! __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-12-2007, 10:08 AM	#4
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	"One Hell Of a Find" Congratulations one beautyful holster would have made my Year

11-12-2007, 12:59 PM	#7
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Steinar..Wanting to learn about this, I ask a question...This must be a 1934 holster..Is there a readable date anywhere on it? With the Wa, it is of the Nazi era. Would the M anchor be used on a Nazi accepted holster? I like the markings...Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

11-12-2007, 01:12 PM	#8
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Jerry, in a way I'm like the sleeping guy in class about this one.. unable to answer any questions I took it as a 'between war's' holster, but you are probably a right about beeing within the nazi area. I dont have the holster in my possession yet, will get back to you on regarding date. __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

11-12-2007, 04:12 PM	#9
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Steinar, Maybe one of the Navy specialists will chime in...Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

11-13-2007, 09:17 AM	#10
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Steinar and Jerry, According to "Das Heereswaffenamt" WaA18 was assigned to holster maker G. Reinhardt in 1922 and was renewed in 1937. M /Anchor was replaced by Eagle / M in 1933. This is a Reichswehr Reichsmarine holster. I want it! __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-13-2007, 11:05 AM	#11
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Ron is correct; it is a fine Reichsmarine holster. Almost a text book example. Tom A

11-13-2007, 11:45 AM	#13
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Ed, According to my references, it's very possible that they may have had a contract with Simpson. Or that their holsters were directed to the same units. Depending on the allocation process. Judging from the number of reworked Imperial holsters. There were probably few makers that were producing new holsters early on in the 20's after the war. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-13-2007, 11:53 AM	#14
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Tom, Ron! Thanks for clearing that up! Certainly is a beautiful one and a very nice score at that price! Love to look at that stuff...Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

11-13-2007, 12:36 PM	#15
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	You're Welcome Jerry, Always happy to help out the novices. :icon107: __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-13-2007, 12:51 PM	#16
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Reichswehr Reichsmarine holster then.. not much 'blues' connected with that. Thanks It's still in the mail, but will probably go for sale.. don't have the gun or funds to match it at the moment. __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

11-13-2007, 01:14 PM	#17
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	"It's still in the mail, but will probably go for sale" Steinar, Let me know. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

11-13-2007, 03:04 PM	#18
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Ronny, I have never claimed to be anything but a student. When we stop learning from each other it would be bad for us all! I appreciate your help and research. I am busy pushing a needle and don't really have the time unfortunately. I stop in here a couple of times a day for my edification. Thanks, Jerry __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

11-13-2007, 05:30 PM	#19
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Jerry, I wish that I had your knowledge. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...