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Luger P08 brown leather military issue pistol holster. The holster has cotton stitched seams and has a separate compartment containing a spare magazine. Inside the top flap is a pouch containing a stripping tool. A leather tongue secures the flap to the holster body with a metal buckle. Stamped into the flap is, '650 LMG 9. KOMP'. On the body is stamped, 'HERMANN THIEME MAGDEBURG 1917'. The leather quick release tap is in place. There are two belt loops on the back. The Luger has a spare magazine and take down tool.
This captured German Luger pistol holster related to the service of 5563 Private Samuel Walter Carver, 27 Battalion, Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Carver was born in Adelaide and he joined the AIF on 30 March 1916 with his next of kin recorded as his mother Mrs Josephine Carver of Muloowurtie, South Australia. He embarked for overseas service onboard HMAT A68 Anchises on 28 August 1916 and he returned to Australia on 26 July 1919. He died on 6 August 1967 and he is commemorated at the South Australian garden of Remembrance. A family story about the capture of this pistol relates to Samuel sitting with the original owner whilst he died.
Luger P08 brown, cow hide, military issue pistol holster. The holster has cotton stitched seams and has a separate compartment for a spare magazine. Inside the top flap is a pouch for the stripping to
Luger P08 semi-automatic pistol. The action is marked, 'ERFURT' and the receiver with, '1918' and the serial number. The grips are checkered wood and it is complete with a magazine. This captured Ge
Luger P08 dark brown leather pistol holster. Top flap secured with a strap and buckle on the body. Inside the flap is a pouch for a stripping tool (missing) and on the front outside edge has a pouch f
Luger LP08 Artillery Model leather holster and wooden shoulder stock. The holster is made from brown cow hide and has heavy duty cotton stitching along the seams. The shoulder stock is made from wood
Luger P08 dark brown leather pistol holster. Top flap secured with a strap and buckle on the body. Inside the flap is a pouch for a stripping tool (missing) and on the front outside edge has a pouch f
The Luger P08 is a recoil operated, locked breech, semi automatic pistol. The locking system consists of two tilting bars and a short recoiling barrel. The safety is a frame mounted manual safety loca
