Never seen a stamp like this on a P08 holster

corby34 · 07-25-2016, 10:28 AM

Hey guys ever see this stamp before? What do you guys think?

Everyone have a good day...

John

aldo35 · 07-25-2016, 10:34 AM

Hi,

I have never seen the stamp. The stitching is uneven and typical of repo holsters.

Aldo35

George Anderson · 07-25-2016, 10:34 AM

Fake as John Kerry's Silver Star Medal.

John Sabato · 07-25-2016, 10:43 AM

As George stated... it is a poorly executed FAKE. I wouldn't carry screwdrivers in it, let alone a Luger.

corby34 · 07-25-2016, 11:00 AM

Love you guys! you make me laugh with your comments like " I wouldn't care a screw driver in it...Classic.

All stay cool today and drink lots of water...

John

Eugen · 07-25-2016, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

As George stated... it is a poorly executed FAKE. I wouldn't carry screwdrivers in it, let alone a Luger.

John, you slay me. LOL I had this image of you up reshingling a roof and using that holster to hold roofing nails.

mrerick · 07-25-2016, 11:58 AM

It is very helpful to post pictures of fake holsters like this.

Based upon characteristics, can anyone guess at it's actual origin?

With the caveat that we don't want to describe the more subtle problems, I'd be up to making an FAQ on this if anyone wants to start with the list of problems that this one has:

1. Fake "inspection / maker" stamp. Manufacturers did not government inspect and mark their own goods. The acceptance stamp was separately applied by a government inspector and workers assigned to the factory.

2. The weight of the leather and shape of the holster is incorrect

3. Front flap strap sewed on at an incorrect angle

4. Stitching uneven

Ron Wood · 07-25-2016, 12:14 PM

If you have a whole bunch of $3 bills you want to get rid of, they would be perfect for purchasing this holster.

John Sabato · 07-25-2016, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrerick

It is very helpful to post pictures of fake holsters like this.

Based upon characteristics, can anyone guess at it's actual origin?

With the caveat that we don't want to describe the more subtle problems, I'd be up to making an FAQ on this if anyone wants to start with the list of problems that this one has:

1. Fake "inspection / maker" stamp. Manufacturers did not government inspect and mark their own goods. The acceptance stamp was separately applied by a government inspector and workers assigned to the factory.

2. The weight of the leather and shape of the holster is incorrect

3. Front flap strap sewed on at an incorrect angle

4. Stitching uneven

You can add that the belt loops are at an incorrect angle as well.

Norme · 07-25-2016, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrerick

It is very helpful to post pictures of fake holsters like this.

Based upon characteristics, can anyone guess at it's actual origin?

With the caveat that we don't want to describe the more subtle problems, I'd be up to making an FAQ on this if anyone wants to start with the list of problems that this one has:

1. Fake "inspection / maker" stamp. Manufacturers did not government inspect and mark their own goods. The acceptance stamp was separately applied by a government inspector and workers assigned to the factory.

2. The weight of the leather and shape of the holster is incorrect

3. Front flap strap sewed on at an incorrect angle

4. Stitching uneven

Hi Marc,
The problems with this holster are almost too many to list, but here are a couple to get you started:
The backs of the magazine pouches on authentic Third Reich holsters, unlike Imperial holsters, are part of the same piece of leather as the backs of the holsters (see photos, genuine holster pictured first).

Norme · 07-25-2016, 12:35 PM

Secondly:
The closure straps on Third Reich military holsters are sewn on with two rows of stitches, anything different is fake (again, genuine holster first).
Norm

alanint · 07-25-2016, 01:30 PM

Also, anytime you see a square corner on the small leather bits, (i.e. the sewn top of the closure strap, the toe end of the magazine tool pouch), instead of a nicely dressed, rounded edge, your alarm should go off. These are tiny details that most fakers just don't bother with.

Another detail often missed is that the bottom stitching on the forward belt loop continues on and also attaches the pull up strap inside the holster to the holster body.

Eugen · 07-25-2016, 02:54 PM

Great information on holsters shared here! I am feeling that this thread is going to be a sticky.

07-25-2016, 10:28 AM	#1
corby34 User Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts	Never seen a stamp like this on a P08 holster Hey guys ever see this stamp before? What do you guys think? Everyone have a good day... John Attached Thumbnails

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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	As George stated... it is a poorly executed FAKE. I wouldn't carry screwdrivers in it, let alone a Luger. __________________ 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..."*

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	It is very helpful to post pictures of fake holsters like this. Based upon characteristics, can anyone guess at it's actual origin? With the caveat that we don't want to describe the more subtle problems, I'd be up to making an FAQ on this if anyone wants to start with the list of problems that this one has: 1. Fake "inspection / maker" stamp. Manufacturers did not government inspect and mark their own goods. The acceptance stamp was separately applied by a government inspector and workers assigned to the factory. 2. The weight of the leather and shape of the holster is incorrect 3. Front flap strap sewed on at an incorrect angle 4. Stitching uneven __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

07-25-2016, 12:14 PM	#8
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,019 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,173 Times in 1,701 Posts	If you have a whole bunch of $3 bills you want to get rid of, they would be perfect for purchasing this holster. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Secondly: The closure straps on Third Reich military holsters are sewn on with two rows of stitches, anything different is fake (again, genuine holster first). Norm Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

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aldo35 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern GA Posts: 343 Thanks: 2,215 Thanked 146 Times in 76 Posts	Hi, I have never seen the stamp. The stitching is uneven and typical of repo holsters. Aldo35

07-25-2016, 10:34 AM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,528 Times in 787 Posts	Fake as John Kerry's Silver Star Medal.

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corby34 User Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts	Love you guys! you make me laugh with your comments like " I wouldn't care a screw driver in it...Classic. All stay cool today and drink lots of water... John

07-25-2016, 01:30 PM	#12
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Also, anytime you see a square corner on the small leather bits, (i.e. the sewn top of the closure strap, the toe end of the magazine tool pouch), instead of a nicely dressed, rounded edge, your alarm should go off. These are tiny details that most fakers just don't bother with. Another detail often missed is that the bottom stitching on the forward belt loop continues on and also attaches the pull up strap inside the holster to the holster body.

07-25-2016, 02:54 PM	#13
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 790 Thanks: 393 Thanked 631 Times in 334 Posts	Great information on holsters shared here! I am feeling that this thread is going to be a sticky. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain