Another ID, please?

lugerholsterrepair · 01-24-2010, 11:46 AM

Eric, You are a lucky man! You have a very decent 1916 holster to go with your new Luger!

I would appreciate your thoughts as to the provenance of my holster and whether it is worthy of restoration.

The provenance you already know...where and from whom you bought it? They may know further provenance but you would have to ask them.

The holster seems to be complete, no missing parts and the stitching looks good. What would you want to restore?

Congratulations!

Jerry Burney

ericnels · 01-24-2010, 02:59 PM

Jerry,

After reading the many informative posts here, I was concerned about the minimal markings- specifically the absence of maker's name, city and such found on many of the holsters. Is it possible that this holster came from the factory with the gun? What might the absence of military or police unit markings mean?

As for provenance, all I know is what the seller told me. He was selling it for his girlfriend- she received it from her grandfather's estate. Grampa was in the military during the WWII period, but that's all she knew. She knew nothing of where or how he obtained it. I was hoping to fill in the blanks from the gun's beginning.

My 1916 DWM has all numbers matching except for the two magazines. I have pictures, but she's been re-blued- which I know is a BIG NO-NO here- so I am reluctant to offend by posting them.

I collect shooters, and at less than $700 I felt the package was too good to pass up.

The leather of the holster is very dry and the tool pocket is missing most of the stitching. The slot in the tool pocket flap is very sloppy on the pin as well. After seeing your excellent work in pictures and reading the many testimonials here, I will definitely contact you off the board shortly to set up my holster's rejuvenation. I would appreciate your opinion of its' value as well.

Thanks again for sharing your expertise.

Eric

01-24-2010, 11:46 AM	#1
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,134 Times in 1,439 Posts	Eric, You are a lucky man! You have a very decent 1916 holster to go with your new Luger! I would appreciate your thoughts as to the provenance of my holster and whether it is worthy of restoration. The provenance you already know...where and from whom you bought it? They may know further provenance but you would have to ask them. The holster seems to be complete, no missing parts and the stitching looks good. What would you want to restore? Congratulations! Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

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01-24-2010, 02:59 PM	#2
ericnels New User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jerry, After reading the many informative posts here, I was concerned about the minimal markings- specifically the absence of maker's name, city and such found on many of the holsters. Is it possible that this holster came from the factory with the gun? What might the absence of military or police unit markings mean? As for provenance, all I know is what the seller told me. He was selling it for his girlfriend- she received it from her grandfather's estate. Grampa was in the military during the WWII period, but that's all she knew. She knew nothing of where or how he obtained it. I was hoping to fill in the blanks from the gun's beginning. My 1916 DWM has all numbers matching except for the two magazines. I have pictures, but she's been re-blued- which I know is a BIG NO-NO here- so I am reluctant to offend by posting them. I collect shooters, and at less than $700 I felt the package was too good to pass up. The leather of the holster is very dry and the tool pocket is missing most of the stitching. The slot in the tool pocket flap is very sloppy on the pin as well. After seeing your excellent work in pictures and reading the many testimonials here, I will definitely contact you off the board shortly to set up my holster's rejuvenation. I would appreciate your opinion of its' value as well. Thanks again for sharing your expertise. Eric