Is this 1941-stamped holster original?

Jimbo · 03-29-2006, 11:08 PM

Below is a photo and link for a Luger holster that sold on eBay for over $200. I only have 3 holsters, but I have never seen straps with indent near the edges like this one. My 3 holsters all have plain straps, IIRC. (Don't have them sitting with me).

Also, IIRC, the stitching for the lifting strap is always directly in line with the stitches in the strap, while this holster shows stitching offset from and less angled than those on the strap. These stitches are between the straps, rather than continuing from the left strap, like on my holsters.

Also, something looks odd about the stitching, but that could be just because I have convinced myself this holster isn't orginal, and I'm looking for anything I can find. Call it wishful thinking in reverse.

So, is this holster original, a new variation I'm not used to, or is this a nice Repro? The leather and stamping looks all original to me, but the aforementioned problems really stand out to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

03-29-2006, 11:08 PM	#1
Jimbo User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF CA Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is this 1941-stamped holster original? Below is a photo and link for a Luger holster that sold on eBay for over $200. I only have 3 holsters, but I have never seen straps with indent near the edges like this one. My 3 holsters all have plain straps, IIRC. (Don't have them sitting with me). Also, IIRC, the stitching for the lifting strap is always directly in line with the stitches in the strap, while this holster shows stitching offset from and less angled than those on the strap. These stitches are between the straps, rather than continuing from the left strap, like on my holsters. Also, something looks odd about the stitching, but that could be just because I have convinced myself this holster isn't orginal, and I'm looking for anything I can find. Call it wishful thinking in reverse. So, is this holster original, a new variation I'm not used to, or is this a nice Repro? The leather and stamping looks all original to me, but the aforementioned problems really stand out to me. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1