A Piece of Art in Leather

Navy · 06-05-2003, 10:48 PM

All,
I comissioned our own Jerry Burney some months ago to make for me a 6" Navy holster in brown pigskin. I have seen only one ORIGINAL in my many years of lusting after, buying and selling toggle tops. My intention was, as I own one of the last Navy Lugers (Mauser commerative), it seemed appropo to have a contemporary holster.

Likewise, as Dr. Gminder's staff pulled out all the stops in making the commerative, perhaps it deserved a suitable holster.

Jerry completely exceeded all expectations. It is a magnificent work of leathercraft and, beyond any doubt, the finest Luger custome holster I have ever seen. Jerry paid extreme attention to recreating the exact details of the Navy Type 1 holster even to the part of using cowhide leather instead of pigskin at those crucial points where it was used on the originals.

I own a lot of Navy Luger leather, from 1904 until today. This is my proudest holster, in addition to it's peerless quality, but also because it was made by my fellow 173D Airborne Brigade Combat Infantryman Jerry Burney.

Jerry, thanks for doing what you do so well. You are truly a master at the leatherman's craft.

Tom A.

Pete Ebbink · 06-05-2003, 10:53 PM

Hello Tom,

You know you cannot leave such a tease and then NOT post any photos...!!!

We are all holding our breaths...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Hugh · 06-05-2003, 11:26 PM

<img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" /> Tom,

I believe that a post like that, without pictures, comes under the heading of "CRUEL & UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT" <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" />

John Sabato · 06-06-2003, 10:29 AM

Tom,

I think it is about time for us to have lunch... What day next week is good for you...(gotta see this holster/gun combo and you need some photo upload lessons

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06-05-2003, 10:48 PM	#1
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	A Piece of Art in Leather All, I comissioned our own Jerry Burney some months ago to make for me a 6" Navy holster in brown pigskin. I have seen only one ORIGINAL in my many years of lusting after, buying and selling toggle tops. My intention was, as I own one of the last Navy Lugers (Mauser commerative), it seemed appropo to have a contemporary holster. Likewise, as Dr. Gminder's staff pulled out all the stops in making the commerative, perhaps it deserved a suitable holster. Jerry completely exceeded all expectations. It is a magnificent work of leathercraft and, beyond any doubt, the finest Luger custome holster I have ever seen. Jerry paid extreme attention to recreating the exact details of the Navy Type 1 holster even to the part of using cowhide leather instead of pigskin at those crucial points where it was used on the originals. I own a lot of Navy Luger leather, from 1904 until today. This is my proudest holster, in addition to it's peerless quality, but also because it was made by my fellow 173D Airborne Brigade Combat Infantryman Jerry Burney. Jerry, thanks for doing what you do so well. You are truly a master at the leatherman's craft. Tom A.

06-05-2003, 11:26 PM	#3
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	<img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" /> Tom, I believe that a post like that, without pictures, comes under the heading of "CRUEL & UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT" <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

06-06-2003, 10:29 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Tom, I think it is about time for us to have lunch... What day next week is good for you...(gotta see this holster/gun combo and you need some photo upload lessons ) __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-05-2003, 10:53 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Tom, You know you cannot leave such a tease and then NOT post any photos...!!! We are all holding our breaths... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />