Why is this holster worth $550.

Jimbo · 03-26-2006, 10:54 PM

1939 holster with Navy proofmark

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

The condition doesn't seem that prime. Is this what a typical Navy-proofed holster brings today?

Edward Tinker · 03-26-2006, 11:09 PM

If this is real, it would probably go for well over 1k.

Ed

George Anderson · 03-26-2006, 11:24 PM

This seller is 100% legitimate. I have known him for years.

lew1 · 03-27-2006, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jimbo
1939 holster with Navy proofmark

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

The condition doesn't seem that prime. Is this what a typical Navy-proofed holster brings today?

Actually, this holster is in very good shape - compared to other WWII navy holsters. The price of $550.00 for one in that condition is not out of line.

You are paying for condition.

Like George said, the seller is legitimate and reputable.

Jimbo · 03-28-2006, 03:49 AM

I hope I didn't appear to be casting aspersions on the seller. My question was because I didn't think the condition was that clean. The leather and stitching looked very good, but it seemed there were some stains and some of the dye had worn off. I'm a humble novice and so I'll study these pictures and learn from it. I thought it would be neat to have a Navy-marked holster and was hoping to bid around $450 and never had a chance the way the price leaped up to $550. All I can do is learn from it.

I'll really look at those pictures again and burn that condition into my brain. Thanks for the help.

Navy · 03-28-2006, 09:14 AM

Jimbo,

I have an "extra" KM holster that is FS; if interested, contact me off forum at catofong@aol.com

Tom A

03-26-2006, 10:54 PM	#1
Jimbo User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF CA Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why is this holster worth $550. 1939 holster with Navy proofmark http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 The condition doesn't seem that prime. Is this what a typical Navy-proofed holster brings today?

03-26-2006, 11:09 PM	#2
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	If this is real, it would probably go for well over 1k. 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

03-26-2006, 11:24 PM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	This seller is 100% legitimate. I have known him for years.

03-28-2006, 03:49 AM	#5
Jimbo User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF CA Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I hope I didn't appear to be casting aspersions on the seller. My question was because I didn't think the condition was that clean. The leather and stitching looked very good, but it seemed there were some stains and some of the dye had worn off. I'm a humble novice and so I'll study these pictures and learn from it. I thought it would be neat to have a Navy-marked holster and was hoping to bid around $450 and never had a chance the way the price leaped up to $550. All I can do is learn from it. I'll really look at those pictures again and burn that condition into my brain. Thanks for the help.

03-28-2006, 09:14 AM	#6
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Jimbo, I have an "extra" KM holster that is FS; if interested, contact me off forum at catofong@aol.com Tom A