pistol holster identification!

[DerUli]

Thanks for looking! I just picked this up at the local thriftshop, was labeled as "ww2 german pistol holster". Can't find a holster with this particular push botton tho, so figured I ask you guys. Do you have any idea what the make is? And estimated value? Many thanks!

[bartonharley13]

The snap button on this is like a civilian German canteen I have from the 1930's. I wonder if it is a commercial German holster?

[lithgow]

Very small holster for something in the .25 cal ACP/6.35mm class like the FN Baby Browning etc-not usually a military pistol in German use other than a hidden 'hold out' ex civilian gun on active service-press stud closure is not typical of German military holsters either.

[Walkwolf]

My imagination or is something stamped under the belt loop.........?

[JerryB52]

That snap does seem like a canteen piece. I would assume a military model would have been stamped accordingly. Looks about the size of a PPK, HSC or 38H. Maybe a PP. Any markings under the flap in ink?

[UK Cousin]

I'm thinking possibly a mauser model 1910.. .25acp

[UK Cousin]

I would absolute LOVE for someone to create a ww2 holster sticky. These holster issues come up very often.

[DerUli]

Thanks for your thoughts guys!
@bartonharley: you are right, the snap button appears on many canteens from that era.
@walkwolf & JerryB52: the holster is void of any stamps or markings. So that means it's not a military holster?
@UKCousin: it certainly resembles that holster in design except for the snap button.

What would be a reasonable price for an item like this? As the leather is quite dry, would it harm [the authenticity] to treat it?

[bananamafia]

As the leather is quite dry, would it harm [the authenticity] to treat it?

I would treat it with some beeswax and TLC, it would help keep the leather supple.
Any value would be lost if the leather gets brittle and disintegrates

[JerryB52]

I've sold some random European holsters from the WW2 era for maybe $75. Perhaps more if you could identify the pistol. Try Jan Still Luger Forum and post to the holsters section. They can more than likely ID it for you.