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CorporalGungee · 07-11-2013, 02:42 AM

Hi,
I just picked up this holster and can't find out any information on it , and would appreciate any info . I think it's commercial ? It seems to have had some type of disc or pin on it too at some time . it looks like the stiching is all done crocked , probably done on by hand on a sewing machine ?

I just noticed something else a little strange , it's on the buckle / The roller tube ( a roll pin type with a seam ) has a notch in the center to keep the latch pin in place and centered . If someone knows about when this type of pattern came out , it could help date what era the holster is from . The buckle is about 20% smaller than a normal buckle that is usually found on a Luger holster .

The belt loops are of the same type of leather as the BACK with the texture / pattern / print , BUT that is on the INSIDE and can't be seen in the pictures . So I'd have to think that they are original to the holster .
I added a couple new pictures of the belt loops so that one can see that the textured surface is turned towards the inside ( backwards in my opinion )

I looked at the pull up knot on the holster and it is different ; it's actually doubled over and then pulled through the very end that has a slit and another slit so that it forms TWO bumps with the strap going through the middle . it looks kind of like a letter "Y" from the side and each side at the top being doubled over . The leather is very thin for being used in a holster .
I was not able to post a picture of the knot as I reached max limit .

I do think that the stitching is common dress-markers thread used in an regular clothing type sewing machine . Also I think that you are correct in that it was assembled and sewn by a novice on a taylors / home style sewing machine . However the cutting of the leather , maybe from a pattern ? ; seems to be just fine and not irregular at all ( not like it was cut with a pair of succors )

The corduroy type leather is very thin being used in it's construction and the print of it's pattern reminds me of Elephant Skin .

07-11-2013, 02:42 AM	#1
CorporalGungee User Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 33 Thanks: 12 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	WWI Artillery Luger Leather SOFT SHELL Holster commercial ? Hi, I just picked up this holster and can't find out any information on it , and would appreciate any info . I think it's commercial ? It seems to have had some type of disc or pin on it too at some time . it looks like the stiching is all done crocked , probably done on by hand on a sewing machine ? I just noticed something else a little strange , it's on the buckle / The roller tube ( a roll pin type with a seam ) has a notch in the center to keep the latch pin in place and centered . If someone knows about when this type of pattern came out , it could help date what era the holster is from . The buckle is about 20% smaller than a normal buckle that is usually found on a Luger holster . The belt loops are of the same type of leather as the BACK with the texture / pattern / print , BUT that is on the INSIDE and can't be seen in the pictures . So I'd have to think that they are original to the holster . I added a couple new pictures of the belt loops so that one can see that the textured surface is turned towards the inside ( backwards in my opinion ) I looked at the pull up knot on the holster and it is different ; it's actually doubled over and then pulled through the very end that has a slit and another slit so that it forms TWO bumps with the strap going through the middle . it looks kind of like a letter "Y" from the side and each side at the top being doubled over . The leather is very thin for being used in a holster . I was not able to post a picture of the knot as I reached max limit . I do think that the stitching is common dress-markers thread used in an regular clothing type sewing machine . Also I think that you are correct in that it was assembled and sewn by a novice on a taylors / home style sewing machine . However the cutting of the leather , maybe from a pattern ? ; seems to be just fine and not irregular at all ( not like it was cut with a pair of succors ) The corduroy type leather is very thin being used in it's construction and the print of it's pattern reminds me of Elephant Skin . Attached Thumbnails Last edited by CorporalGungee; 07-19-2013 at 07:17 PM. Reason: new info