ww2 british RAF pistol holster

[aj4010]

Air Ministry, the Royal Air Force War Department:

Air Ministry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Best Regards,

Andy

[The woodpecker]

thanks

[The woodpecker]

so we have to wait for Ade to be online!!!!

[jimpy]

Hi guys.

Woodpecker, you've got a very nice 1943 dated 37ptn revolver holster, manufactured by the Mills Equipment Co, (identified by the MECo stamp) I would say that this is a "standard issue" 37ptn revolver holster, as opposed to a RAF specific. From the photo's it appears to be woven in the normal pale khaki/sandy brown cotton with no obvious signs of being either woven in RAF blue-grey or having been blancoed this colour.

Andy, yours is an equally nice 1941 dated holster, manufactured by Martin Wright and sons, (identified by the MW&S stamp on the flap). Also yours DOES have an AM stamp on the flap

Regarding the AM stamp, in my experience, it is "hit and miss" whether you actually find it on RAF issued web equipment unless it is the specific "RAF 1925ptn" web equipment.

RAF w/e was generally woven in a blue/grey cotton, but can also be found blancoed RAF blue-grey from the "normal" sandy brown base colour as issued to the army.

Hope that this is of some help.

Regards etc

Ian D

AKA: Jimpy

[The woodpecker]

Thank you for your priceless help, so its not a RAF item but it is original.Am i right?? Thanks again for your time and help

[jimpy]

Thank you for your priceless help, so its not a RAF item but it is original.Am i right?? Thanks again for your time and help

In my opinion, yes to both questions mate.

And you're welcome.

Regards etc
Ian D

AKA: Jimpy

[The woodpecker]

ok my friend this is enough for me .If i needed something else i will notify you .Many thanks and have a good night

[The woodpecker]

I have to thank you again fellow collectors.Any other advice for this holster would be appreciated and helpful

[jimpy]

I have to thank you again fellow collectors.Any other advice for this holster would be appreciated and helpful

What other advice would you like mate?

Regards etc

Ian D

AKA: Jimpy

[The woodpecker]

Ahha !!Hi jimpy i would like to own if this holster destine for the British infantry