pre-WWII P-08 holster fake?

giorni · 09-26-2010, 11:59 AM

I have bought the holster. I found no waffenamt. In your opinion is it fake or may it be original; if original have you already seen military holsters without acceptance marks?
Thank you in advance.
Sincerely
Giorni

lugerholsterrepair · 09-26-2010, 01:44 PM

This holster is a poor reproduction! Fake as John Kerry's purple hearts.

Jerry Burney

Vlim · 09-26-2010, 02:15 PM

Reproduction. Without any doubt whatsoever.

Here is a another one, although it looks like it went through the washing machine, had an oil change and was used as a chew toy by generations of dogs with a spit problem

thegundude · 09-26-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Vlim

although it looks like it went through the washing machine, had an oil change and was used as a chew toy by generations of dogs with a spit problem

ROTFLMAO!!!

mrerick · 09-26-2010, 05:16 PM

What are the obvious issues that make it certain that these are reproductions?

Marc

alanint · 09-26-2010, 07:06 PM

The stitching, angle and length of the closure strap for one. I didn't have to go any farther than that.

Fake at first sight!..........

thegundude · 09-26-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mrerick

What are the obvious issues that make it certain that these are reproductions?

Marc

Also the fact that the leather looks like it just came off the cow and can probably still moo...

lugerholsterrepair · 09-26-2010, 07:55 PM

Marc, The trick is to do your homework. Compare this repro to a known original. Look at the details. The differences will jump out at you. Stitching patterns and quality. Look at the shape of the buckle at the corners..and the tongue. All tiny but important details.

I have written reams on how to detect a fake holster on this and Jan Stills Forum. Do a search. Some interesting threads will pop up.

Jerry Burney

mrerick · 09-27-2010, 10:39 AM

Doug, Steve and Jerry,

Thanks for the feedback on this. I have four holsters that I believe are original, and one new reproduction for reference. It's much more obvious with the holsters I have in hand than what I often see in pictures.

Jerry, I do appreciate what you've done to post information in this area!

Marc

09-26-2010, 11:59 AM	#1
giorni User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	pre-WWII P-08 holster fake? I have bought the holster. I found no waffenamt. In your opinion is it fake or may it be original; if original have you already seen military holsters without acceptance marks? Thank you in advance. Sincerely Giorni Attached Thumbnails

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lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,865 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	This holster is a poor reproduction! Fake as John Kerry's purple hearts. 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."

09-26-2010, 02:15 PM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,046 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,197 Posts	Reproduction. Without any doubt whatsoever. Here is a another one, although it looks like it went through the washing machine, had an oil change and was used as a chew toy by generations of dogs with a spit problem Attached Thumbnails

09-26-2010, 05:16 PM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	What are the obvious issues that make it certain that these are reproductions? Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

09-26-2010, 07:55 PM	#8
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,865 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	Marc, The trick is to do your homework. Compare this repro to a known original. Look at the details. The differences will jump out at you. Stitching patterns and quality. Look at the shape of the buckle at the corners..and the tongue. All tiny but important details. I have written reams on how to detect a fake holster on this and Jan Stills Forum. Do a search. Some interesting threads will pop up. 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."

09-26-2010, 07:06 PM	#6
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	The stitching, angle and length of the closure strap for one. I didn't have to go any farther than that. Fake at first sight!..........

09-27-2010, 10:39 AM	#9
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Doug, Steve and Jerry, Thanks for the feedback on this. I have four holsters that I believe are original, and one new reproduction for reference. It's much more obvious with the holsters I have in hand than what I often see in pictures. Jerry, I do appreciate what you've done to post information in this area! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.