US Test Holster on GB

Hugo Borchardt · 04-19-2011, 09:09 AM

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...=225746019#PIC

I don't know the seller, who says he got it form Ralph Shattuck.

Looks correct to me. I learned a lot from Ron Wood as he graciously assisted me to authenticate mine prior to purchase.

I believe it is priced fairly for its condition.

Clark

Edward Tinker · 04-19-2011, 11:01 AM

they are rarer than the lugers

cirelaw · 04-19-2011, 04:59 PM

Its 100 percent legit. I post any part or view for You but the stiching on the bottom is unique! A round stich we a tiny hole for moisture or ventalation.

cirelaw · 04-19-2011, 05:09 PM

A question to our resident leather expert Jerry if anything could be done for this batttered hero!

pitsword · 04-19-2011, 06:02 PM

Hi Clark,
Has the bottom of the "closure flap" been messed with? I know nothing of these, however the bottom looks too square, not symetric. Thank you Sir for my continuing education.
pitsword

cirelaw · 04-19-2011, 06:34 PM

Both from Ralph personally years ago!

lugerholsterrepair · 04-19-2011, 08:10 PM

Eric, The Gunbroker holster is showing it's age. It is dark and I suspect has been impregnated with oily goo. Hard to tell without it in hand but that's one way a dark holster with cracks gets treated by most folks.
Can anything be done? Outside of a time machine I don't think this holster can be improved from it's present condition.
I always compare it to..can you uncook hamburger? Not to my knowledge.
Sad but true..these organic artifacts will continue to deterioriate to dust.

You have a mighty fine holster there Eric!

Jerry Burney

04-19-2011, 09:09 AM	#1
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	US Test Holster on GB http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...=225746019#PIC I don't know the seller, who says he got it form Ralph Shattuck. Looks correct to me. I learned a lot from Ron Wood as he graciously assisted me to authenticate mine prior to purchase. I believe it is priced fairly for its condition. Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

04-19-2011, 11:01 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,995 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	they are rarer than the lugers __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

04-19-2011, 04:59 PM	#3
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Its 100 percent legit. I post any part or view for You but the stiching on the bottom is unique! A round stich we a tiny hole for moisture or ventalation. Attached Thumbnails

04-19-2011, 06:34 PM	#6
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	A Test Luger And Holster Both from Ralph personally years ago! Attached Thumbnails

04-19-2011, 08:10 PM	#7
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,868 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	Eric, The Gunbroker holster is showing it's age. It is dark and I suspect has been impregnated with oily goo. Hard to tell without it in hand but that's one way a dark holster with cracks gets treated by most folks. Can anything be done? Outside of a time machine I don't think this holster can be improved from it's present condition. I always compare it to..can you uncook hamburger? Not to my knowledge. Sad but true..these organic artifacts will continue to deterioriate to dust. You have a mighty fine holster there Eric! 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."

04-19-2011, 05:09 PM	#4
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	A question to our resident leather expert Jerry if anything could be done for this batttered hero!

04-19-2011, 06:02 PM	#5
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 456 Thanks: 3,919 Thanked 101 Times in 81 Posts	Hi Clark, Has the bottom of the "closure flap" been messed with? I know nothing of these, however the bottom looks too square, not symetric. Thank you Sir for my continuing education. pitsword