Haenel model 1 holster question

[Xbassman]

This C.G. Haenel Schmeisser's 25 acp ser# 2509 was found inside the holster pictured but I don't think they go together .. what do u think?

 

[AlexanderA]

Holster was probably designed for something a bit bigger.

 

[Xbassman]

Think you are right.

 

[JT-AR-MG42]

Holster was probably designed for something a bit bigger.

I agree.

Best guess from me would be the holster is a late WWII German holster for a Walther model 8.
Remember that the Model 8 was kept in production thru 1943 in high polish form for the General Officers Corps,
long after any high polish finish PPs and PPKs were made and the other numbered models that were dropped from the line.

That might explain the pebble grain (Mid-war and later) leather.
Does look as if the top portion of the spare magazine pouch was cut away.
For speed reloads? LOL

Again, just my guess, Thanks for sharing.
JT

 

[Xbassman]

Tnx for yur reply. Semper Paratus

 

[Archie]

I sincerely hope not.
Holster seems intended for pistol with longer slide. But I'm not a holster collector.

 

[Xbassman]

Tnx for reply. Agree it looks like it's for a Walther 8. Doubt if it has any value.

 

[AlexanderA]

It looks like the trigger guard (of the pistol that the holster was designed for) would fit right at the bulge that we see behind the lower end of the securing strap. So that means that the suspect pistol would have a slide that was at least an inch longer.

 

[Xbassman]

Agree with your observation 100%.