Enfield1940 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Idle curiosity: what belts (or straps, etc.) were the RAF blue and MP white versions of the P1958 webbing holster intended to be used with? I've yet to see or hear of blue or white P1958 belts. Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Idle curiosity: what belts (or straps, etc.) were the RAF blue and MP white versions of the P1958 webbing holster intended to be used with? I've yet to see or hear of blue or white P1958 belts. Thanks, Mark Hi Mark.....I'm not certain that 58 was manufactured in anything other than green.......the RAF and Navy tended to use older patterns such as (RAF) P25 & 37 belts & holsters in blue & white, and the Navy similar.........the 43-44 pattern Browning Hi-Power holster however, seems to have been made in khaki, white and possibly RAF blue post-war...but as for belts...?....and 37 web gear was still made up to the 1970's....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I have seen a picture of all 3 colours together (in one of the webbing books), would like the RAF version! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield1940 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 They're on page 58 of 'British Post-War Jungle Webbing' by Simon Howlett. But it doesn't mention what belts were used with the blue and white versions. I suppose blue and white P37 belts would be the most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 The Browning i was issued with came with a Blue 58 pttn holster with a 37 pttn blue belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield1940 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 P1937 belts it is then. I recall seeing the blue and white P1958 holsters fairly regularly on eBay a few years back, but they seem to have gotten scarce. Whilst on the subject of holsters, I've read elsewhere that the MoD acquired a large quantity Canadian P1951 holsters for use with the FN pistol prior to the introduction of the P1958 holster. Is there any truth in this? Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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