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BILL · 12-17-2001, 09:07 PM

I don't think it is very easy to fake an old holster. The aging of leather is a very distinct process. This natural process is compounded by the tanning process. Together, these two processes are not easily replicated. As for anything mint showing up on the market..it doesn't mean it is a fake, it just means that if you are planning on purchasing it you are going to pay a premium (and that in itself should make you extra cautious). Now that military collectables are at an all time high in value a lot of 'good stuff' is coming out of a lot of different places. There are still some treasures out there that have not been in the hands of collectors yet. You never know when they will show up.

"Take me to your Luger!"

12-17-2001, 09:07 PM	#16
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sense of Smell I don't think it is very easy to fake an old holster. The aging of leather is a very distinct process. This natural process is compounded by the tanning process. Together, these two processes are not easily replicated. As for anything mint showing up on the market..it doesn't mean it is a fake, it just means that if you are planning on purchasing it you are going to pay a premium (and that in itself should make you extra cautious). Now that military collectables are at an all time high in value a lot of 'good stuff' is coming out of a lot of different places. There are still some treasures out there that have not been in the hands of collectors yet. You never know when they will show up. "Take me to your Luger!"