[Hugo Borchardt]

Update: I purchased the holster, and completed my 3 day inspection. I would like to extend sincere gratitude to Albert, Tom Heller, Postino, CireLaw, and Jerry Burney: all of you who spent time reviewing the photos, comparing this one to other authentic holsters, and providing opinions and advice.

A special thank-you goes out to Ron Wood, who spent additional time with me on the phone and via email to make certain I was making a wise decision. Ron's knowledge of the US Test fed by over 30 years of research and analysis is nothing short of astounding. (Write a book Ron - I'll help!)

Without this forum community, I would certainly have a collection comprised chiefly of a bunch of pretty reblues and fakes.

I also purchased the pistol that came with the holster. It is mismatched non-Bannerman #6900, which was a new one for Ron's database as it had been in a private collection since 1948. The son of the collector says his dad told him he purchased it from the widow of a Rock Island Arsenal employee, but that is of course just heresay.

The fact that it has a test holster and that it is mismatched make me feel pretty good about keeping it. It would be ashamed to break them up if I don't have to.

I'll post some good photos soon.

Thanks again -

Clark