Question about Bulgarian holsters

[Ron Wood]

A lot of the Bulgarian holsters are of lesser quality and I do think many of the ones that are showing up at auction are of recent production, possibly using old hardware.

However, some of the Bulgarian holsters are as intricate and well made as their German counterparts, particularly the early ones. I have one that needs a bit of work (a candidate for a little bit of Jerry's time) but it is quite nicely made and has some very unique features, including the only maker's mark I have seen on a Bulgarian holster. In addition to the double magazine pouch, it has a cleaning rod pouch which holds an ultra rare Bulgarian cleaning rod (acquired from Tom Armstrong...who incidently doesn't hold Bulgarian holsters in very high regard). It needs a little cleaning and blocking and needs the closing strap replaced, but when done will make an excellent accessory for my 1906 Bulgarian Luger.