is this holster postwar?

[robert]

this is a Fast Gasser holster and I believe it is not WWI era but for use later, perhaps post WWII even.
Does the GBA mean Austrian Army or police?

Thanks
Robert

[robert]

GBA marks

here are the interior markings

[AndyB]

Could be postwar , Gendarmerie Wien. b.r.Andy

[fcmlechma]

Hi Robert!

It is definitely an early post war (1950ties) Austrian Holster for the 1898 Gasser Revolver in 8mm.
"GBA" Stands for Gendarmerie Beschaffungs Amt Wien (Rural Police Procurement Department - Vienna).

The Little pouch is for loose cartriges 8mm Gasser.

Gasser Revolvers have been carried into the 1960`s, by rural Police, or Bundesheer (army) of the 2nd republic.

It is quite easy to find theese holsters in Austria, maybe seldomly overseas.

Hope it helps,

Best regards,

Martin

[robert]

thanks Martin!

B