1938 Holster question

josef · 08-01-2003, 08:22 AM

Any idea why this holster does not have the "P08" stamped into the back? Is this normal? Thanks all!

Edward Tinker · 08-01-2003, 08:41 AM

According to my book, they didn't start marking them P08 until mid-1940 when a general directive ordered that all equipment must be marked with mmodel/type of equipment.

Ed

08-01-2003, 08:22 AM	#1
josef User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CANADA Posts: 194 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	1938 Holster question Any idea why this holster does not have the "P08" stamped into the back? Is this normal? Thanks all!

08-01-2003, 08:41 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	According to my book, they didn't start marking them P08 until mid-1940 when a general directive ordered that all equipment must be marked with mmodel/type of equipment. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV