Strange Looking Holster

[Ronnie Fry]

O.K, you holster experts out there.... In a recent purchase, I got this "dual tone". It appears to be partially made of paper. The flap itself is leather, no question, but the remainder is what I believe to be paper. The "hang tag" on it when I got it said "Browning". I'm just guessing here, but would this be for their 1922 Model? I don't have one to try, and even if I did, the "paper" part is very rigid, and I'm afraid it might break.
I'll show you the interesting marks .

This one is on the front of the flap. Krieghoff??

Comments, value?? I'm not a holster guy.

[Ronnie Fry]

Here is the full frontal

[Ronnie Fry]

Now the rear

[Ronnie Fry]

Closeup of the large mark on the belt loop.

[Palmenmuster]

I have a similar holster in black, original to my Browning 1910/22. Value is hard to tell, In Norway you will probably get them for $50
Best regards, Tom

[Ronnie Fry]

Another try at the loop mark

[Bill Grist]

Ronnie, Kreighoff holster for the 1922 Browning.. Luftwaffe issue...BILL

[sneakerd]

Yep, no problem there. Original holster. I had one. Value here in the states prob $200-$300 tops if you find the right buyer.

[sneakerd]

Forgot to mention that the laminted "paper" is probably quite strong. I wouldn't worry too much about "breaking" it.

[Matt Weber]

Bill is correct. This is an original Krieghoff made holster for the Browning 1922. The body is made of ersatz (which is a laminated vinyl), and closure flap is made of cowhide. That is totally correct. These are Luftwaffe issued.

I remember when people didn't want these type of holsters at all! Now, they are highly sought after. Go figure!

Matt