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lugerholsterrepair · 07-10-2010, 12:53 AM

William, Thanks for the photo's! The holster you have is actually pretty decent. The top and body are in good condition. The missing parts are a problem when it comes to selling it. You are missing 3 pretty important items..The tool pouch being the most important, pull-up strap and the closure strap. Well, they are all important! You have a little over a hundred in needed repairs..Most holsters in this age range and condition could expect to bring $200-250 If it were really dolled up it might bring a tad more...It has a strong date & maker stamp. Only question I have is the hinge...Is it cracked or weak? WW1 holsters tend to have worn, weak top hinges. At least this one looks like it might be.
So..If I were wanting to buy this holster I would offer $75-maybe 100 if the hinge were strong. You might get more if you offer it up on the trader section but the missing parts will be a consideration for anyone who looks at it. There could be other stitching/toe problems I cannot see from your excellent photo's!

There is a 1918 pistol presently much like yours on the trader section, I think the seller is asking $799?
The main thing with a shooter..does it shoot? If you can say it does with confidence and a shooting session under your belt it will go a long way towards the buyer accepting the MM sideplate.

One important thing to remember. Even a matching numbered sideplate might not work on the pistol for fireing. These were hand fitted for function.

Jerry Burney

07-10-2010, 12:53 AM	#6
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	William, Thanks for the photo's! The holster you have is actually pretty decent. The top and body are in good condition. The missing parts are a problem when it comes to selling it. You are missing 3 pretty important items..The tool pouch being the most important, pull-up strap and the closure strap. Well, they are all important! You have a little over a hundred in needed repairs..Most holsters in this age range and condition could expect to bring $200-250 If it were really dolled up it might bring a tad more...It has a strong date & maker stamp. Only question I have is the hinge...Is it cracked or weak? WW1 holsters tend to have worn, weak top hinges. At least this one looks like it might be. So..If I were wanting to buy this holster I would offer $75-maybe 100 if the hinge were strong. You might get more if you offer it up on the trader section but the missing parts will be a consideration for anyone who looks at it. There could be other stitching/toe problems I cannot see from your excellent photo's! There is a 1918 pistol presently much like yours on the trader section, I think the seller is asking $799? The main thing with a shooter..does it shoot? If you can say it does with confidence and a shooting session under your belt it will go a long way towards the buyer accepting the MM sideplate. One important thing to remember. Even a matching numbered sideplate might not work on the pistol for fireing. These were hand fitted for function. 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."