The Rast & Gasser Model 1898 was a service revolver used by the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War 1 and various armies in World War 2. The pistols were produced by the firm Leopold Gasser Waffenfabrik in Vienna from 1898 to 1912. This is an excellent rare to find WW1 era brown leather holster belt rig for medium frame 4 ½” barrel M1898 Rast Gasser revolvers (the revolver illustrated in the images is for demonstration purposes only & is not included). It has a full flap cover which has a retaining strap with eyelet that fastens to a leather toggle on the body of the holster. The rear of the holster has riveted belt loops either side of a riveted strap with buckle for attachment to shoulder strap or cross belt. The holster is attached to its original belt with buckle. The belt is 43 ½” overall length and has holes making it adjustable up to approx. 38” waist. The inside of the lid has faint indistinct ink maker & inspection marks & clear 1915 date. All leather and stitching of the holster and shoulder strap are clean & intact. The price for this rare holster rig includes UK delivery. Sn 21234:2
£475.00