A ww2 vet brought back an ac43-marked P38 inside this black P08 holster:
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There are several interesting things about it. First off, on the back is stamped a police unit mark S.Kg.793, corresponding to the Schutzpolizei Koenigsberg:
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Second, on the underside of the flap is the marking: B.A.VIII. over 1918F:
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Anyone here know what that means?
Third, notice that the (unfortunately broken off) strap is not like the normal police flap, closing upward, but is like the military straps that close down. How common is that?
Thanks,
Bryan
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There are several interesting things about it. First off, on the back is stamped a police unit mark S.Kg.793, corresponding to the Schutzpolizei Koenigsberg:
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Second, on the underside of the flap is the marking: B.A.VIII. over 1918F:
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Anyone here know what that means?
Third, notice that the (unfortunately broken off) strap is not like the normal police flap, closing upward, but is like the military straps that close down. How common is that?
Thanks,
Bryan