Artillery Holster Rig Real or Repo ?

[lugersrkewl]

Oh wow thats a beauty matching mag too! I like that the rear sight and front sight are both adjustable. Thanks for the photos

[kro]

After looking at it more closely I found marking on the inside of the holster flap. What do you think.

[Norme]

Hi Ken, The German maker's mark changes my opinion of the holster from reproduction to fake. The pouch is, as I suspected, Portuguese. The stock looks like the real deal.
Regards, Norm

[kro]

Thanks guys for your help. For my on education what are some the features that you see that indicate the holster is not original. I would like to know the signs so I don't make a mistake in the future.

[Norme]

Hi Ken, Individual expression was not encouraged in Imperial Germany (or later for that matter) and military equipment was constructed to strict specifications. Any variance from the specified stitching pattern is a sure sign that a holster is fake. Compare the stitching on the closure strap of an authentic Artillery holster to yours, and you'll see the difference.
Regards, Norm

[kro]

Thanks for sharing I see what you are talking about. This must have been put together a long time ago judging by the look of the leather. At least the stock looks to be original. Any idea as to the value of the gun and stock. It's not for sale so I can't buy it but would like to know in case others come along.

[Maestro]

Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Ken, Individual expression was not encouraged in Imperial Germany (or later for that matter) and military equipment was constructed to strict specifications. Any variance from the specified stitching pattern is a sure sign that a holster is fake. Compare the stitching on the closure strap of an authentic Artillery holster to yours, and you'll see the difference.
Regards, Norm

i like side-by-side comparisons visually! (click on the picture for larger view)