[lugerholsterrepair]

Russell, I don't know if I can answer your question but perhaps I can help you arrive at one.
These Norwegian GI belt conversions are relatively common. Some people actually collect some as an example of a historical conversion.
Most people who care to, convert them back to their original configuration of two belt loops.
If you are considering this, it all depends on your collecting preferences and finances. The conversion can be done correctly, just as the Germans would have with the correct linen thread and nicely made belt loops. Installed they look very good with one exception. The holes where the rivets must be drilled out have to be plugged. These plugged holes will always be evident. There is no real way to make them disappear completely. This ruins the holster for most collectors. They would rather not see these holes plugged. The conversion will likely just cover the expense of the new belt loops leaving the holster only slightly more valuble than if it were not converted. I charge $50.00 for the job. So, I leave the decision up to the individual collector. I do quite a few of these over the course of any one year. Each person has to decide if this is the way they want to go...Hope this helps.
Jerry Burney