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04-19-2011, 09:09 AM | #1 |
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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
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04-19-2011, 11:01 AM | #2 |
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04-19-2011, 04:59 PM | #3 |
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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.
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04-19-2011, 05:09 PM | #4 |
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A question to our resident leather expert Jerry if anything could be done for this batttered hero!
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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 |
04-19-2011, 08:10 PM | #7 |
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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
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