Rare Naval Marked P.38 Holster
Guns International #: 100509639 Seller's Inventory #: 4479
Category: Holsters and Belts - Military - Military Collectible Non US
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
This P. 38 holster is one of 5 known and is described and pictured on page 81 of Bender's book. "Military Holsters of WWII". This example does not have a maker's name or mark. The Navy number on this piece is "41178", otherwise this holster has identical markings and was evidently unknown to Eugene Bender when he wrote his book. This holster was purchased in 1992 from the Canadian Army Captain, Claude Langlois who purchased this piece in Germany in 1970. Note the 1st printing of the Bender book was in 1984. Claude Langlois is now a dealer in military and Nazi items. The holster has had the belt loops replaced and the stiching on the locking loop replaced. See also "Axis Pistols" Still at page 189. A very rare holster, less than 25 procured. Note photo comparison as to stiching above.
SOLD
Manufacturer: German
Model: P.38