Is this 1941-stamped holster original?

Jimbo · 03-29-2006, 11:08 PM

Below is a photo and link for a Luger holster that sold on eBay for over $200. I only have 3 holsters, but I have never seen straps with indent near the edges like this one. My 3 holsters all have plain straps, IIRC. (Don't have them sitting with me).

Also, IIRC, the stitching for the lifting strap is always directly in line with the stitches in the strap, while this holster shows stitching offset from and less angled than those on the strap. These stitches are between the straps, rather than continuing from the left strap, like on my holsters.

Also, something looks odd about the stitching, but that could be just because I have convinced myself this holster isn't orginal, and I'm looking for anything I can find. Call it wishful thinking in reverse.

So, is this holster original, a new variation I'm not used to, or is this a nice Repro? The leather and stamping looks all original to me, but the aforementioned problems really stand out to me.

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

Edward Tinker · 03-29-2006, 11:38 PM

I don't recognize the e-bay names, and so i assume they are newbies.. The front really loooks repro to me?

takeacola ( 140) US $206.48 Mar-29-06 08:08:31 PST
sonofizzy ( 153) US $203.98 Mar-29-06 06:05:40 PST
takeacola ( 140) US $175.00 Mar-29-06 08:08:17 PST
takeacola ( 140) US $150.00 Mar-29-06 08:07:47 PST
takeacola ( 140) US $100.00 Mar-29-06 08:07:37 PST
takeacola ( 140) US $75.00 Mar-29-06 08:07:27 PST
takeacola ( 140) US $65.00 Mar-29-06 08:07:13 PST
jolt-n-joe ( 85) US $55.52 Mar-29-06 06:41:41 PST
jolt-n-joe ( 85) US $52.52 Mar-29-06 06:40:18 PST
sonofizzy ( 153) US $35.99 Mar-29-06 05:28:23 PST
salem45 ( 127) US $35.09 Mar-29-06 05:09:29 PST
jolt-n-joe ( 85) US $30.01 Mar-26-06 19:47:34 PST

John Sabato · 03-30-2006, 12:25 AM

Good observations Jimbo... you pegged it correctly... This holster IS a modern reproduction... it is not an original WW2 holster... and I feel sorry for anyone who paid over $200 for this... it is a $40 holster at best...

Unfortunately, the seller on ebay never claimed it was an original... only that it was stamped 1941 (as many modern reproductions are...)

I don't recognize any of the bidders list either... I can only hope that they are not forum members... that would be even more of a bummer.

lugerholsterrepair · 03-30-2006, 01:06 AM

This is the second repro this week that has gone for some serious money. Knowledge is power. How many times have members recommended books before making a large purchase to newbies? I guess like many of us before them, live and learn. Jerry Burney

LU1900 · 03-30-2006, 07:54 AM

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George Anderson · 03-30-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally posted by LU1900
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...In France , we said nobody buy a pig in a bag , but now it's every day on ebay !!

That would be a pig in a poke here in Virginia.

Navy · 03-30-2006, 12:08 PM

Ah, the tuition is due at Luger U.

Tom A

lew1 · 03-30-2006, 10:26 PM

How about this holster which is up to $308 on Ebay.

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

Be a nice one for "someone else's" collection.

Edward Tinker · 03-30-2006, 10:39 PM

amazing Charlie....

lugerholsterrepair · 03-31-2006, 12:41 AM

HANS ROMER 1915 Luger holster with imperial marking tool and spear magazine

I think the spear magazine, is that a weapon too? Is what drove this one up. Looks like a Sarco mag to me.

I hate to think people are this stupid but that opinion might be easy to come by with this kind of evidence.

Jerry Burney

John Sabato · 03-31-2006, 11:12 AM

Did you guys notice that this latest holster has stock straps on the back? and a single belt loop too. Very unusual even for a repro, eh?

George Anderson · 03-31-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally posted by John Sabato
Did you guys notice that this latest holster has stock straps on the back? and a single belt loop too. Very unusual even for a repro, eh?

John, that's the Paki foot print.

Minnepiper · 04-29-2006, 06:54 PM

this looks like the one i got from Cabella's for $37. even had a repro tool.

Pete Ebbink · 04-29-2006, 10:09 PM

Whaddaya guys think of dit one ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brown-German-Lug...QQcmdZViewItem

Ron Smith · 04-29-2006, 10:21 PM

I tink "Junque"

03-29-2006, 11:08 PM	#1
Jimbo User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF CA Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is this 1941-stamped holster original? Below is a photo and link for a Luger holster that sold on eBay for over $200. I only have 3 holsters, but I have never seen straps with indent near the edges like this one. My 3 holsters all have plain straps, IIRC. (Don't have them sitting with me). Also, IIRC, the stitching for the lifting strap is always directly in line with the stitches in the strap, while this holster shows stitching offset from and less angled than those on the strap. These stitches are between the straps, rather than continuing from the left strap, like on my holsters. Also, something looks odd about the stitching, but that could be just because I have convinced myself this holster isn't orginal, and I'm looking for anything I can find. Call it wishful thinking in reverse. So, is this holster original, a new variation I'm not used to, or is this a nice Repro? The leather and stamping looks all original to me, but the aforementioned problems really stand out to me. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

03-29-2006, 11:38 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	I don't recognize the e-bay names, and so i assume they are newbies.. The front really loooks repro to me? takeacola ( 140) US $206.48 Mar-29-06 08:08:31 PST sonofizzy ( 153) US $203.98 Mar-29-06 06:05:40 PST takeacola ( 140) US $175.00 Mar-29-06 08:08:17 PST takeacola ( 140) US $150.00 Mar-29-06 08:07:47 PST takeacola ( 140) US $100.00 Mar-29-06 08:07:37 PST takeacola ( 140) US $75.00 Mar-29-06 08:07:27 PST takeacola ( 140) US $65.00 Mar-29-06 08:07:13 PST jolt-n-joe ( 85) US $55.52 Mar-29-06 06:41:41 PST jolt-n-joe ( 85) US $52.52 Mar-29-06 06:40:18 PST sonofizzy ( 153) US $35.99 Mar-29-06 05:28:23 PST salem45 ( 127) US $35.09 Mar-29-06 05:09:29 PST jolt-n-joe ( 85) US $30.01 Mar-26-06 19:47:34 PST Attached Thumbnails

03-30-2006, 12:25 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Good observations Jimbo... you pegged it correctly... This holster IS a modern reproduction... it is not an original WW2 holster... and I feel sorry for anyone who paid over $200 for this... it is a $40 holster at best... Unfortunately, the seller on ebay never claimed it was an original... only that it was stamped 1941 (as many modern reproductions are...) I don't recognize any of the bidders list either... I can only hope that they are not forum members... that would be even more of a bummer. __________________ 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..."*

03-30-2006, 01:06 AM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,868 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	This is the second repro this week that has gone for some serious money. Knowledge is power. How many times have members recommended books before making a large purchase to newbies? I guess like many of us before them, live and learn. 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."

03-30-2006, 07:54 AM	#5
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03-30-2006, 12:08 PM	#7
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Ah, the tuition is due at Luger U. Tom A

03-30-2006, 10:26 PM	#8
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	How about this holster which is up to $308 on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Be a nice one for "someone else's" collection. __________________ charlie

03-30-2006, 10:39 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	amazing Charlie.... __________________ 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

03-31-2006, 12:41 AM	#10
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,868 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	HANS ROMER 1915 Luger holster with imperial marking tool and spear magazine I think the spear magazine, is that a weapon too? Is what drove this one up. Looks like a Sarco mag to me. I hate to think people are this stupid but that opinion might be easy to come by with this kind of evidence. 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."

03-31-2006, 11:12 AM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Did you guys notice that this latest holster has stock straps on the back? and a single belt loop too. Very unusual even for a repro, eh? __________________ 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..."*

04-29-2006, 06:54 PM	#13
Minnepiper User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn Park MN Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	this looks like the one i got from Cabella's for $37. even had a repro tool.

04-29-2006, 10:09 PM	#14
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Whaddaya guys think of dit one ? http://cgi.ebay.com/Brown-German-Lug...QQcmdZViewItem

04-29-2006, 10:21 PM	#15
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I tink "Junque" __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...