[james180]

Hi all , can anyone identify this leather holster please ?
Its British and was carried by a Grenadier Guards Officer who served on the Somme, 1916.

I was advised it was for a pistol stock but for which pistol ? It measures 10 1/2 inches in length , 4 1/4 ins at its widest point and 1 3/4 ins at the base.

Any ideas please ?

Thanks
James

 

[Red]

If this is a pistol stock holster, I would bet for a Model 1896 Mauser.

 

[james180]

Thanks Red but its not big enough for that.

Regards

 

[Anthony Vanderlinden]

I doubt that it is for a stock. Can we see the interior/ flap open?

Anthony

 

[Len S]

For a flare gun??

 

[james180]

Hi.

pic of the holster with flap open. If they don't help let me know and ill take some from a wider angle.

Thanks

Regards

.

 

[Red]

For a trench periscope ?

 

[james180]

I suppose it could be but would one carry it around on their Sam Browne all the time ? The holster has belt loops indicating that it was to be carried , I would suggest regularly. A periscope is certainly a possibility but it would be an odd shaped one !

In the meantime here are some more pics

Regards

 

[Red]

Notice it can also be carried with a (non present) shoulder strap and then easily disposed of.

 

[Douglas_Jr]

Maybe for a private purchsed FN Browning M1903 with stock?
Howver I don't think it was made for a stock or gun...

 

[texulocu]

Hi.
I own a very similar one. Fitted for a Enfield Nº2 revolver.
The belt loop was designed at the beginnig for a cavalry use,
very horizontal.
Then was reworked for a vertical and belt hung use. In fact, was used by a Lieutenant of the RFA corps in WW1, named A.D, Fischer, 3/252 RFA
whose name is on the flap.and I think for a Mk VI Webley revolver.
This one looks very similar.

 

[james180]

Interesting , thanks.

Hi.
I own a very similar one. Fitted for a Enfield Nº2 revolver.
The belt loop was designed at the beginnig for a cavalry use,
very horizontal.
Then was reworked for a vertical and belt hung use. In fact, was used by a Lieutenant of the RFA corps in WW1, named A.D, Fischer, 3/252 RFA
whose name is on the flap.and I think for a Mk VI Webley revolver.
This one looks very similar.

 

[james180]

I have my doubts about whether or not its for a stock but I thought I'd throw it open to the 'experts' !

Maybe for a private purchsed FN Browning M1903 with stock?
Howver I don't think it was made for a stock or gun...

 

[scandiknivars]

I'm not sure but could it be for a Remington Mk III flare gun?
Dan