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02-13-2002, 10:13 AM

Jerry, I too understand your point and I did not intend to direct any of my comments to you or your work. I realize that I did play off your first post, but only to say that everything must be looked at (appreciated)in it's context to history. You are correct, right or wrong most collectors are only interested in pre-45 items/condition. I think that the restoration work that you perform is important and I commend your skill and efforts(I have a couple of candidates that I need to talk to you about) also there is nothing wrong with putting these holsters back to orginal configuration.

It is no secret that I feel that military firearms (and militaria) collecting is becomming more and more of a lock step, paint by the numbers endevor. The herd mentality is all too pervasive and although I know I cain't change it back to the good old days when you had to feel your own way and really research items, I don't have to like it. Now it seems that everyone goes by consensus and "textbook" rules (often wrong).

02-13-2002, 10:13 AM	#8
BCC Guest Posts: n/a	Luger holster repair Jerry, I too understand your point and I did not intend to direct any of my comments to you or your work. I realize that I did play off your first post, but only to say that everything must be looked at (appreciated)in it's context to history. You are correct, right or wrong most collectors are only interested in pre-45 items/condition. I think that the restoration work that you perform is important and I commend your skill and efforts(I have a couple of candidates that I need to talk to you about) also there is nothing wrong with putting these holsters back to orginal configuration. It is no secret that I feel that military firearms (and militaria) collecting is becomming more and more of a lock step, paint by the numbers endevor. The herd mentality is all too pervasive and although I know I cain't change it back to the good old days when you had to feel your own way and really research items, I don't have to like it. Now it seems that everyone goes by consensus and "textbook" rules (often wrong).