What was the Post WWII Austrin Pistol designated P01-22?

[Gordon Craig]

Gentlemen,

I hope that someone can identify the pistol that fits the holster in the picture I have attached. The back of the holster is marked P01-22. A lot of these holsters came on the surplus mark in Austria about 20 years ago but I recently came across a picture of the Austrain Guard Battalion, taken in 2007 in Paris, that shows one of these holsters in wear.

Regards,

Gordon

[Gordon Craig]

The markings on the back.

[Gordon Craig]

The holster in wear by the Vizeleutnant on the viewers right.

[George Anderson]

It looks like the Austrian Holster for the Browning Hi Power. These pistols were used by Austrian police forces after WWII. I don't know about the army.

[Gordon Craig]

George,

Thanks for your response. This holster appears to be big enough for a Hi-power and they were used by the army. I'll just have to keep hoping that someone knows what handgun had the designation P1-22. Quite likely the Hi-power.

Regards,

Gordon