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Unread 11-03-2018, 12:24 AM   #1
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Any help would be appreciated to identify the manufacturer of my 1937 Luger holster. The Waffenamt is WaA145 and to its left is an apparent maker's mark that I cant seem to find in any reference book. Pictures attached.
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Unread 11-03-2018, 09:49 AM   #2
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According to my reference 145 was Deutsche Lederwerkstatten. and/or Karl Barth. Bill
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Hi Bill,
I saw the same thing in a reference I have but the marking on the holster doesn't appear to match the code for either one. I wonder if anyone is familiar enough with the marking for those two makers to confirm which one I have. Thanks!
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Can you make out what the monogram or ? is?
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Not clearly. It looks like a script L with 6 over n to the right of the L.
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Appears to be a Karl Barth Logo
Here's a 1937 WaA145 to compare.
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Looks like a match, Thanks very much!
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Another pic just to compare, on a pouch. This is dated 1940, and has the WaA195. WaA195 was assigned to the district of Karl Barth in 1940.


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Matt,
Excellent, yes, that's it! I appreciate the input!
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Ken,

Could you post photos of the entire holster? (front, back, and inside view).

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