BACKGROUND: Shortages in the standard issue P08 and the P38 pistols resulted in the Germany army contracting manufacturers to produce commercial and police model pistols for use by armed forces personnel. This resulted in a wide variety of assorted pistols being issued including assorted Mauser 7.65mm pistols.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Smooth, molded, brown leather holster features a fold over top flap with a stitched on vertical leather closure strap. The top flap closure strap attaches to a stud that is situated on a fold back panel to the left hand side of the holster body. The holster body also has a stitched on, spare magazine pocket to the right front. The reverse of the holster has a single, stitched on, wide vertical belt loop. Maker and "D.R.G.M." marking indicating Deutsche Reichs Gebrauchsmuster, (German National Registered Design). Rare railway property stamp.