[Dick Herman]

I had the pleasure of examining this US Test Luger Holster this past January. I do not claim to be an expert on this rare model of holster. However I have seen a few examples both repros and a couple of originals. I also collect early 1900 US russet holsters for the appropriate US pistols.
If I remember correctly your US Test Luger Holster has a pleasant uniform darker brown glow that US russet holsters achieve with time. The brass washers, rivets and over flap post have some green verdigris formed from reaction with leather treatment chemicals. The over flap has the large well formed Oval with US in the center. The back of the flap has the Rock Island/Arsenal/EHS. The lower tap of the over flap did not have any stamped marking.
I believe that the missing mark would be an inspector’s initials. In the literature and online I have observed different variations of inspector’s marks. There can be numerous assumptions of why the inspector’s mark is not there.
In my opinion, I believe that Eric has a legitimate US Test Luger Holster from the 1902 period. I would be proud to have this rare holster in my collection.