I have a 1908 Commercial in at least as nice condition as this appears to be. Mine's BUG proofed. My holster is maybe a point or two below this one. I can say I would never part with mine for $6000.00. I would not be surprised if this one goes for over $8500.00. If this one is what it appears to be, quality sells.
The holster's condition is what's almost unbelievable to me. The pouch for the tool and pin punch is correctly sewn under the lid stitching. I'd think this 1908 style holster would be a hard one to duplicate and would take someone of skill and knowledge to do it.
If this rig is an example of someone's artistry, I'd think it's still about worth the $6000.00 price. I've got a '02 Fat Barrel Commercial with a mint bore done by Gale Morgan years ago that I'd be reluctant to give up for $8500.00, so don't be surprised at the final price of this gun.
By the way, I have this '02 Fat Barrel because it was done by Gale Morgan. I have long admired his artistry. I don't have one by Thor, but would like to, so have for quite awhile been looking for a candidate to ask him to restore. I admire his work, too.
Oh, and the 7.65 vs 9m/m, easy to make a misprint, nothing to worry about.
Jack
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