P.08 totenkopf holster

[sszza2]

Quite a few Imperial-era P08s are found with TK markings on their chambers. While many are probably fakes, some are thought to be genuine.

For sake of clarification - are you saying that you have observed what you believe to be 100% Imperial-era P08's with contemporary (1908-1918 applied) TK markings on their chambers?

[sszza2]

It is known that many early Weimar-era Freikorps units adopted the TK in their symbols so some have speculated these may be Freikorps markings. I am not aware of any definitive evidence that refutes this. The fact that the TK was used by the SS does not prove that it was not also used by the Freikorps to mark weapons. However, I do not pretend to be an expert in this area and will welcome convincing corrections.

It is also known that the TK symbol was used on a Prussian Hussar regiments head gear as far back as Frederick the Great. But this is not evidence that this unit applied it to their weapons. Same can be said of TK use during the Imperial and Weimar/Freikorps periods.

Detailed analysis of legitimate TK marked P08's as well as TK marked G/K98 rifle variations speak very clearly as to when the marking was applied. None I am aware of speak to pre-Nazi application.

Scott

[sszza2]

Hi Otto,

Here is a link to a previous discussion about that stamp.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ight=totenkopf

Regards, Leon

Based on the information from the two period pics of TK marked holsters in this thread link I would be curious to hear any arguments to support such holsters are Imperial or Freikorps leftovers.

[pieand]

I finally got this holster.
It is for sure a typical holster of 34/45 construction
And in my opinion it is also a period totenkopf applied.
This kind of stuff is too sharp for my collection, so I 'll probably trading it .
I can make other photos if somebody need it.
Many thanks for all your comments.
PIeand

[sszza2]

Good catch. I would appreciate getting more detailed photos.