[Ron Smith]

Al,

The best, and most immediate way to tell is to look at the back of the holster. If it has a vertical belt loop below the mounting block, it's a Paki reproduction. Also, the type of wood the stock is made from, and the wood to metal fit of the stock iron. Otherwise, you have to see the leather quality and stitching hands-on, and smell it. There's a difference due to ageing and the tanning process.

Ron