Nice historical picture

Imperial Arms · 01-08-2009, 08:26 PM

I agree with George that these early LP-08 holsters are made of (calf) leather with a pebble-grain pattern applied (similar to the linear pattern on a European style Luger Carbine scabbards). In our 'teenage' days of collecting, I reckon that many collectors (including myself) were confused by different types of leather patterns and quickly assumed that it was pigskin because its appearance was different from normal leather. As our experience develops and we share it with other collectors, we learn new facts and information about German holsters and accessories which were established by certain military boards.

Albert

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01-08-2009, 08:26 PM	#11
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I agree with George that these early LP-08 holsters are made of (calf) leather with a pebble-grain pattern applied (similar to the linear pattern on a European style Luger Carbine scabbards). In our 'teenage' days of collecting, I reckon that many collectors (including myself) were confused by different types of leather patterns and quickly assumed that it was pigskin because its appearance was different from normal leather. As our experience develops and we share it with other collectors, we learn new facts and information about German holsters and accessories which were established by certain military boards. Albert