Nice, Scarce 1941 Mauser HSc Holster

Description

11/10/26 - This is a nice example of a scarce WWII-era Mauser HSc holster that was manufactured by Genschow & Co. in 1941. The front flap of this holster bears the "GENSCHOW & CO // 1941 // BERLIN" maker's mark stamped just below the closure strap. Just inside the holster behind the front flap is the "Mauser" designation ink stamped into the leather. On the underside of the top flap, the GI that brought the item back wrote his name, GI Number, and hometown. We are unable to decipher some of the numbers within the GI Number. The ink is written "John Halstead // 352???23 // COMFORT // WEST VA". The leather on this particular holster is in good shape, remaining sturdy yet pliable. There is some surface cracking on the finish on the top flap and sparsely on the magazine pouch on the front of the holster. The edges of the magazine pouch also show some high-edge wear. The closure strap is worn and has some finish loss, however there are no signs of any ripping or tearing. All of the stitching on this holster is in good shape with the only missing stitch existing at the top of the front flap attachment on the back of the holster. There are no signs of any ripping or torn threads. Overall this is a nice example of a scarce WWII holster. A dated 1941 Genschow HSc holster with its GI bring-back name and hometown inked inside, a great companion piece for any Mauser HSc collection.