Portuguese GNR holster

Doug G. · 07-27-2004, 11:56 PM

Found this holster, have not seen any to compare it to. On the surface it looks ok to me, but want to get opinions. It is offered at $355 I know that this is a rare holster, but is the price in line or high?

the gunman · 07-28-2004, 10:08 AM

Hi Doug price seems fair .I think I paid 400 for mine
they are really hard to come by. found mine on the forum. Really goes great with my GNR

lugerholsterrepair · 07-28-2004, 11:44 AM

Doug, Sure looks in fine condition. Luger leather is going up every day. I say if you want it to complete your rig, get it. These are a scarce holsters to find in this shape. At 350 you could even turn it and make a buck or two. I can't recall ever seeing on on eBay. Jerry Burney

Ron Wood · 07-28-2004, 01:42 PM

I agree with Richard and Jerry. It is a tough holster to find, particularly in what appears to be nice condition. Go for it...as Tom A. says: "you can always get more money" but you can't always find a decent GNR holster.

Doug G. · 07-28-2004, 03:05 PM

OK, I'll let the cat out of the bag so to speak. The seller is DKF from copperas Cove Texas. the 4355 was his opening price and he wants $700 for it! I think I will pass on it. He did mention that he would take Lugers or parts in trade, but I'll have to inflate my prices if I want to get a decent deal. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />

Edward Tinker · 07-28-2004, 05:05 PM

DKF has a reserve on EVERYTHING and his prices are twice as high as I'd pay and his pictures twice as crappy as I'd want to believe...

ed

Ron Wood · 07-28-2004, 06:10 PM

Yep, $700 is too much. Actually this holster is a lot better than the usual stuff this guy has. At $425-450 I would have to think twice, and then end up buying it (if I didn't already have one). At $700 run, do not walk, away (unless you have deep pockets and really-really want a decent GNR).

tracyp · 07-28-2004, 07:59 PM

Have you noticed that all of his auctions on AuctionArms have been disabled??? Anyone know why?

Tracy

Pete Ebbink · 07-28-2004, 08:35 PM

Guys,

I just bought this GNR holster from Bob Simpson's shop. It was only $ 175.00.

http://www.simpsonltd.com/Merchant2/...tegory_Code=HL

I actually bought it for one of our LF members who lives in France and did not speak enough English to talk to the folks at the Simpson shop in detail. My "handling fee" for this transaction is $ 10 for me to ship it to France...

I thought this holster was in vg shape and priced very well.

I think it went, un-noticed, on the web site for over 1 month because the "opening" web page actually showed this to be a P-38 holster...but the other detailed photos and the text description proved it to be a GNR, instead...

Regards,

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

Ron Wood · 07-28-2004, 10:33 PM

IMHO your friend in France just scored a real bargain and your "halo" shines a little brighter for helping to make the transaction go through. You are a good guy Pete.

Pete Ebbink · 07-28-2004, 11:11 PM

Just following your example, Ron. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

I will never forget your kindness helping me locate my Dutch KOL luger with the somewhat close family ties...

Regards,

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

John Sabato · 07-29-2004, 10:32 AM

Just another example of the "pay it forward" attitude of the members on this forum. Good show Pete.

By the way, if you have never seen it, the movie of the same name is a great family movie... quite entertaining...

Pete Ebbink · 07-30-2004, 08:17 PM

GNR holster that will soon have a new home in France :

<a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr1.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr1.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a>

<a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr2.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr2.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a>

<a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr3.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr3.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a>

<a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr4.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr4.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a>

Regards,

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

lugerholsterrepair · 08-01-2004, 03:59 PM

Find one for me Pete! Great job and I am sure the French fellow will appreciate it no end! Jerry Burney

the gunman · 08-01-2004, 06:16 PM

Real kind of you to do that Pete

Pete Ebbink · 08-01-2004, 07:22 PM

Took a closer look at this France-bound GNR holster a bit more today, on Sunday...(and am developing some remorse about my decision to be a nice guy... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> ). Actually, it will ship to France the early part of next week...

The back of the holster is stamped "GNR" and has a "1936" date stamp. The low-hanging belt loop was then attached over parts of these stamps with four (4) aluminum rivots. This blet loop is stamped "43" and also "21". I assume a date of 1943 and issue or property number "21"...?

But the odd thing is that from the inside of the holster, you can see "old" stitiching lines for a single, wide belt loop...i.e. like on the M2 holsters.

Looks like the GNR holsters used both styles of belt loops...???

A couple of new photos :

<a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr6.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr6.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a>

<a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr7.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr7.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a>

Regards,

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

Pete Ebbink · 08-01-2004, 09:17 PM

Hi Richie,

I received your PM and tried to send a reply, but it says your PM box is full and will not accept anymore in-coming messages.

Regards,

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

07-27-2004, 11:56 PM	#1
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Portuguese GNR holster Found this holster, have not seen any to compare it to. On the surface it looks ok to me, but want to get opinions. It is offered at $355 I know that this is a rare holster, but is the price in line or high? __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

07-28-2004, 11:44 AM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Doug, Sure looks in fine condition. Luger leather is going up every day. I say if you want it to complete your rig, get it. These are a scarce holsters to find in this shape. At 350 you could even turn it and make a buck or two. I can't recall ever seeing on on eBay. 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."

07-28-2004, 01:42 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	I agree with Richard and Jerry. It is a tough holster to find, particularly in what appears to be nice condition. Go for it...as Tom A. says: "you can always get more money" but you can't always find a decent GNR holster. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-28-2004, 03:05 PM	#5
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	OK, I'll let the cat out of the bag so to speak. The seller is DKF from copperas Cove Texas. the 4355 was his opening price and he wants $700 for it! I think I will pass on it. He did mention that he would take Lugers or parts in trade, but I'll have to inflate my prices if I want to get a decent deal. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" /> __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

07-28-2004, 05:05 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,967 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,596 Times in 2,117 Posts	DKF has a reserve on EVERYTHING and his prices are twice as high as I'd pay and his pictures twice as crappy as I'd want to believe... ed __________________ 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

07-28-2004, 10:08 AM	#2
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Hi Doug price seems fair .I think I paid 400 for mine they are really hard to come by. found mine on the forum. Really goes great with my GNR

07-28-2004, 06:10 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	Yep, $700 is too much. Actually this holster is a lot better than the usual stuff this guy has. At $425-450 I would have to think twice, and then end up buying it (if I didn't already have one). At $700 run, do not walk, away (unless you have deep pockets and really-really want a decent GNR). __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-28-2004, 07:59 PM	#8
tracyp User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Have you noticed that all of his auctions on AuctionArms have been disabled??? Anyone know why? Tracy

07-28-2004, 08:35 PM	#9
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Guys, I just bought this GNR holster from Bob Simpson's shop. It was only $ 175.00. http://www.simpsonltd.com/Merchant2/...tegory_Code=HL I actually bought it for one of our LF members who lives in France and did not speak enough English to talk to the folks at the Simpson shop in detail. My "handling fee" for this transaction is $ 10 for me to ship it to France... I thought this holster was in vg shape and priced very well. I think it went, un-noticed, on the web site for over 1 month because the "opening" web page actually showed this to be a P-38 holster...but the other detailed photos and the text description proved it to be a GNR, instead... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

07-28-2004, 10:33 PM	#10
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	IMHO your friend in France just scored a real bargain and your "halo" shines a little brighter for helping to make the transaction go through. You are a good guy Pete. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-28-2004, 11:11 PM	#11
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Just following your example, Ron. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> I will never forget your kindness helping me locate my Dutch KOL luger with the somewhat close family ties... Regards, pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

07-29-2004, 10:32 AM	#12
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Just another example of the "pay it forward" attitude of the members on this forum. Good show Pete. By the way, if you have never seen it, the movie of the same name is a great family movie... quite entertaining... __________________ 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..."*

07-30-2004, 08:17 PM	#13
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	GNR holster that will soon have a new home in France : <a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr1.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr1.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr2.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr2.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr3.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr3.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr4.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr4.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

08-01-2004, 03:59 PM	#14
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Find one for me Pete! Great job and I am sure the French fellow will appreciate it no end! 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."

08-01-2004, 06:16 PM	#15
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Real kind of you to do that Pete

08-01-2004, 07:22 PM	#16
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Took a closer look at this France-bound GNR holster a bit more today, on Sunday...(and am developing some remorse about my decision to be a nice guy... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> ). Actually, it will ship to France the early part of next week... The back of the holster is stamped "GNR" and has a "1936" date stamp. The low-hanging belt loop was then attached over parts of these stamps with four (4) aluminum rivots. This blet loop is stamped "43" and also "21". I assume a date of 1943 and issue or property number "21"...? But the odd thing is that from the inside of the holster, you can see "old" stitiching lines for a single, wide belt loop...i.e. like on the M2 holsters. Looks like the GNR holsters used both styles of belt loops...??? A couple of new photos : <a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr6.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr6.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr7.jpg.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/gnr7.jpg.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

08-01-2004, 09:17 PM	#17
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Richie, I received your PM and tried to send a reply, but it says your PM box is full and will not accept anymore in-coming messages. Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />