Pebble Grain Artillery Boot

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Hey guys! I was not fishing for compliments....I know I'm good at what I do and have the self confidence to not worry about people saying nice things. Thank you for doing so but you have misinterpreted my sucking sounds.

I thought out of all those Members we have that we might continue the conversation in the Artillery section that stopped so abruptly due to religious dissention. I know there are some very knowlegable members out there who know the answers but they remain silent.

I asked a couple of questions there in the Artillery thread of pertinant interest to those 6 people George knows. I was hoping the Membership would embrace this interesting research. Sadly there appears to be little interest.
Those questions were:
What is the lining of the Artillery boot made of , was it stitched in with the leather, and what color is it?

As you can see from Ed's gracious posting of my photo's, I have mastered the boot itself. This is not in an effort to decieve....But to complete and restore. Were I trying to fool anyone I would be exceedinly foolish to display it for all to see...

I make these things to exacting specifications to match original German pieces. This one shown is a prototype piece to see if it would match a 1915 Mars pebble grained Artillery.

With the help of George Anderson, his extensive collection and vast knowledge of the subject I hope to complete a boot to Original 1915 German specifications that would match an original holster.

I suspect the lack of interest in this subject could stem either from it's rarity or the evil aura of boosting. Not many Members posses a 1915 Mars pebble grained Artillery. As far as boosting goes...I boosteth not. This is meant as a restoration piece, nothing more. Will it be taken for an original years from now? I think so....I actually even Hope so. If it is, it will have been made well enough to pass the test and that makes my heart glad. Anyone who takes the time to study antique German leather items can see this was made recently. Someday I will point out a few salient factors that I use.

Please Ron,Ron, John, Ed...I only think the best of you guys....Thanks for the support. Jerry Burney