Sense of Smell
Don't underestimate the sense of smell when checking something out to determine it's age. Holsters, as anything organic, has a distinctive aroma. If it smells like a leather shop it probably isn't very old. Once you smell the holsters that you know are old then it would be hard to slip a new one by someone. I guess if it is ok to go around tasting Lugers then it is surely more socially acceptable (and hygenically correct) to merely smell the holster they have been resting in. NOTE: Please ask the owner before tasting or smelling if you are at a gunshow. Warn them and do it slowly (always thank someone that lets you smell a holster or lick a Luger).
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