Modified German Holster

[hftiii]

Hello everyone,

Here's an interesting modified holster (dated 1940) that I picked up a few years ago. Interesting that the clip/tool(?) side pouches have been removed. I've always wondered if it is likely that it was vet-modified during the period or post war. It almost looks as if it might have been altered to hold a .45, but hard to know for sure or when the change occurred. I'm assuming it was originally for a Luger, but any information or comments would be appreciated. Thanks for looking.

Tom

[JPhilip]

Hello,
Lol.....good one....what you have there is not a modified pistol holster....it's a modified MG pouch that was meant to carry tools and everything needed to look after the MG34....
Thanks

[hftiii]

Thanks for the information JPhilip.

Tom

[JPhilip]

Thanks for the information JPhilip.

Tom

Hello Tom,
Just in case you don't know how it looks, here's an example also in leather from my collection...
Thanks

[hftiii]

Thanks for the photo, very cool! Wow, a major modification of a pouch, which is too bad. What are your thoughts.....was it likely done by a vet during the war? I have a theater-made knife (at least I believe it is) that was made from a bayonet with a nice hand made leather scabbard. I wondered if the holster is the same deal--a bored soldier with some time on his hands. Of course, hard to know for sure. Thanks again JPhilip.

Tom