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Roadkill · 05-10-2010, 10:13 AM

Die Koffertasche für die Pistole 08 kennt jeder. Hier sehen Sie eine 08 in einem Holster, das nur für Fallschirmjäger entwickelt wurde. Es ermöglichte - im Falle einer Gefangennahme - die Abgabe eines Schusses aus der Hüfte, ohne die Waffe ziehen zu müssen. Eine geniale Erfindung! Sehr seltenes Stück! Gestempelt auf der Rückseite mit P.08 und WaA. Es steht nur das Holster zum Verkauf. Die Waffe dient lediglich der Demonstration. Der Fangriemen wird in einer gesonderten Auktion angeboten.

Everybody knows the hardshell pouch for the Luger 08. Here you see a Luger in a holster, only produced for paratroopers. With this holster it was possible - in case of seizure - to do one shoot directly from the hip. Marked on the backside with "P08" and "WaA". Only the holster is for sale, the pistol is for demonstration. The catching sling is in a separate auction.

http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2787465

suum cuique · 05-10-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadkill

Die Koffertasche für die Pistole 08 kennt jeder. Hier sehen Sie eine 08 in einem Holster, das nur für Fallschirmjäger entwickelt wurde. Es ermöglichte - im Falle einer Gefangennahme - die Abgabe eines Schusses aus der Hüfte, ohne die Waffe ziehen zu müssen. Eine geniale Erfindung! Sehr seltenes Stück! Gestempelt auf der Rückseite mit P.08 und WaA. Es steht nur das Holster zum Verkauf. Die Waffe dient lediglich der Demonstration. Der Fangriemen wird in einer gesonderten Auktion angeboten.

Everybody knows the hardshell pouch for the Luger 08. Here you see a Luger in a holster, only produced for paratroopers. With this holster it was possible - in case of seizure - to do one shoot directly from the hip. Marked on the backside with "P08" and "WaA". Only the holster is for sale, the pistol is for demonstration. The catching sling is in a separate auction.

http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2787465

I don't buy the "story".

At least the seller should show the WaA marking.

Ron Smith · 05-10-2010, 12:08 PM

I've seen similar, called "Tropical Hoslters" which dosen't make sense. A Fallschirmjäger holster makes more sense, since everything had a weight consideration.

Not convinced about the "shooting from the hip" part..

Norme · 05-10-2010, 12:38 PM

Would that strap across the toggle prevent the action from cycling? Regards

suum cuique · 05-10-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Smith

I've seen similar, called "Tropical Hoslters" which dosen't make sense. A Fallschirmjäger holster makes more sense, since everything had a weight consideration.

Not convinced about the "shooting from the hip" part..

Me neither, a quick pull holster would make more sence.
The toggle can't even work while shooting out of the shown holster.

Just another Luger fairy tale...

G.T. · 05-10-2010, 01:04 PM

Maybe that is why they lost so many paratroopers??

best to all, til...lat'r..GT

alanint · 05-10-2010, 01:10 PM

That's why the ad states that ONE shot was possible from the holster, which I believe is accurate.

Whether the story of its issue is true I have no idea.

wlyon · 05-10-2010, 01:18 PM

And the myth's continue. Bill

laoshi75 · 05-10-2010, 03:07 PM

Here is a similar "holster" I purchased a few months ago and some period photos.
I sold this thing recently, it was too ugly.

George Anderson · 05-10-2010, 03:27 PM

Christisn's (Laoshi) photo should aswer any questions about the origin of the holster. Neither the fellows in the two photos nor the holster is German.

Ron Smith · 05-10-2010, 03:30 PM

Are they Spanish?

laoshi75 · 05-10-2010, 03:36 PM

Specimen of "ersatz" cheap holsters for some units of the Esercito della Republica di Salò, created by Mussolini after the Armistice of September 1943. I was told that some of these holsters were German made (for the Italian market), but like George I have doubt..

Ron Smith · 05-10-2010, 03:47 PM

Do the Italian issue Lugers have any special markings or characteristics? I wasn't aware that they were issued Lugers.

laoshi75 · 05-10-2010, 03:50 PM

I precise that the markings on the back of the holster are not german. the eagle is not WaA stamp, more probably an Italian eagle.

laoshi75 · 05-10-2010, 03:51 PM

Ron,

Just german Lugers given by German Army to Italian forces, without specific markings, IMHO.

05-10-2010, 10:13 AM	#1
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Check this one out Die Koffertasche für die Pistole 08 kennt jeder. Hier sehen Sie eine 08 in einem Holster, das nur für Fallschirmjäger entwickelt wurde. Es ermöglichte - im Falle einer Gefangennahme - die Abgabe eines Schusses aus der Hüfte, ohne die Waffe ziehen zu müssen. Eine geniale Erfindung! Sehr seltenes Stück! Gestempelt auf der Rückseite mit P.08 und WaA. Es steht nur das Holster zum Verkauf. Die Waffe dient lediglich der Demonstration. Der Fangriemen wird in einer gesonderten Auktion angeboten. Everybody knows the hardshell pouch for the Luger 08. Here you see a Luger in a holster, only produced for paratroopers. With this holster it was possible - in case of seizure - to do one shoot directly from the hip. Marked on the backside with "P08" and "WaA". Only the holster is for sale, the pistol is for demonstration. The catching sling is in a separate auction. http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2787465

05-10-2010, 12:08 PM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I've seen similar, called "Tropical Hoslters" which dosen't make sense. A Fallschirmjäger holster makes more sense, since everything had a weight consideration. Not convinced about the "shooting from the hip" part.. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

05-10-2010, 01:18 PM	#8
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	And the myth's continue. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

05-10-2010, 03:07 PM	#9
laoshi75 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand/France Posts: 490 Thanks: 288 Thanked 96 Times in 41 Posts	Here is a similar "holster" I purchased a few months ago and some period photos. I sold this thing recently, it was too ugly. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

05-10-2010, 03:30 PM	#11
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Are they Spanish? __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

05-10-2010, 12:38 PM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Would that strap across the toggle prevent the action from cycling? Regards

05-10-2010, 01:04 PM	#6
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,485 Thanks: 1,283 Thanked 3,581 Times in 989 Posts	Maybe that is why they lost so many paratroopers?? best to all, til...lat'r..GT

05-10-2010, 01:10 PM	#7
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	That's why the ad states that ONE shot was possible from the holster, which I believe is accurate. Whether the story of its issue is true I have no idea.

05-10-2010, 03:27 PM	#10
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Christisn's (Laoshi) photo should aswer any questions about the origin of the holster. Neither the fellows in the two photos nor the holster is German.

05-10-2010, 03:36 PM	#12
laoshi75 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand/France Posts: 490 Thanks: 288 Thanked 96 Times in 41 Posts	Specimen of "ersatz" cheap holsters for some units of the Esercito della Republica di Salò, created by Mussolini after the Armistice of September 1943. I was told that some of these holsters were German made (for the Italian market), but like George I have doubt..

05-10-2010, 03:47 PM	#13
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Do the Italian issue Lugers have any special markings or characteristics? I wasn't aware that they were issued Lugers. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

05-10-2010, 03:50 PM	#14
laoshi75 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand/France Posts: 490 Thanks: 288 Thanked 96 Times in 41 Posts	I precise that the markings on the back of the holster are not german. the eagle is not WaA stamp, more probably an Italian eagle.

05-10-2010, 03:51 PM	#15
laoshi75 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand/France Posts: 490 Thanks: 288 Thanked 96 Times in 41 Posts	Ron, Just german Lugers given by German Army to Italian forces, without specific markings, IMHO.