Reproduction Holsters

[colcolombo]

To anybody that knows the answer:

I recently bought an S/42 Luger and the sale included the holster, disassembly tool, and a long cleaning rod with a wooden handle.

I am curious about the origin of this holster. It appears brand new, is black with a silver buckle and strap with three holes. The workmanship is excellent. I don't see how it could be better. It smells of new leather. On the rear between the belt loops it is stamped with an eagle with swastika and under this is stamped WaA727 in an "arc". Below this it is stamped Joa and under that 1943. To the right of the loops is stamped PO8 in 3/4" high letters. It has the "quick removal" (my words) strap also.

I have no idea where it came from but I have seen a holster advertised for $39.97 in Cheaper Than Dirt catalog. It says holster was reproduced on the "original factory equipment". They also have a holster for the P-38 for the same price. Mine looks authentic but it looks and smells new. Any ideas from anyone?

If you wanna see the holster, go to CheaperThanDirt.com Catalog number is LEG-105 if the site has a "Search" feature. The P-38 is LEG-104.

Sorry can't show a picture but I haven't gotten the hang of posting pictures just yet. I might add that the belt loops are perpendicular to the top edge and most original holsters I have seen, the loops are tilted to the left of perpendicular.

Thanks for any information on this holster.

Joe