Two different BAXVII marks

PANZERSOLDAT · 08-08-2003, 10:48 PM

Wanted to show die stamped and ink stamped marks for comparison. Both are on 1916 holsters by different makers. Comments?

Navy · 08-09-2003, 06:28 PM

I have never encountered BAX in any form except ink stamped.
Tom A.

PANZERSOLDAT · 08-10-2003, 12:58 AM

This is a first for me too. The die stamped holster is in excellent condition and was picked up from a dealer who gaurantees originality. I have never had a problem returning an item I questioned. I hate to return a holster that looks correct except for the BAXVII die stamp. It smells and looks all original and excellent workmanship throughout. If a repro it is the best I've seen. Why go through the trouble to make a die when an ink stamp is simple to make?

Navy · 08-10-2003, 03:16 AM

Panzersoldat,
I agree with your assessment; based on the relative rarity of the maker and the hithertofore unseen die stamped BAX, I tend to suspect the holster is bogus. Would be curious as to who the dealer is.
Tom A.

Edward Tinker · 08-10-2003, 01:41 PM

Don't mean to disagree with anyone, but on page 57 of Imperial Lugers there is a B.A. XV 1910 stamped, not inked. A friend of mine when I asked said that he has seen a couple of stamped, not inked markings.

Ed

PANZERSOLDAT · 08-10-2003, 01:59 PM

I believe he is a forum member but in fairness, I believe if the consensus was that the holster is incorrect he would refund the purchase price without a problem. Here is a picture of both holsters side by side.

Navy · 08-10-2003, 03:38 PM

Thanks Ed,
Good to know someone has documented these.
Panzersoldat, you have a very nice piece of leather.
Tom A.

ken d · 08-11-2003, 11:14 AM

Panzersoldat:

I have a black PERINA & CO, 1916, DRESDEN holster with BAXI die stamped on inner cover.

Regards Ken D

08-08-2003, 10:48 PM	#1
PANZERSOLDAT User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CLARKSVILLE, TN Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Two different BAXVII marks Wanted to show die stamped and ink stamped marks for comparison. Both are on 1916 holsters by different makers. Comments?

08-10-2003, 01:41 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Don't mean to disagree with anyone, but on page 57 of Imperial Lugers there is a B.A. XV 1910 stamped, not inked. A friend of mine when I asked said that he has seen a couple of stamped, not inked markings. 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

08-09-2003, 06:28 PM	#2
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I have never encountered BAX in any form except ink stamped. Tom A.

08-10-2003, 12:58 AM	#3
PANZERSOLDAT User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CLARKSVILLE, TN Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This is a first for me too. The die stamped holster is in excellent condition and was picked up from a dealer who gaurantees originality. I have never had a problem returning an item I questioned. I hate to return a holster that looks correct except for the BAXVII die stamp. It smells and looks all original and excellent workmanship throughout. If a repro it is the best I've seen. Why go through the trouble to make a die when an ink stamp is simple to make?

08-10-2003, 03:16 AM	#4
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Panzersoldat, I agree with your assessment; based on the relative rarity of the maker and the hithertofore unseen die stamped BAX, I tend to suspect the holster is bogus. Would be curious as to who the dealer is. Tom A.

08-10-2003, 01:59 PM	#6
PANZERSOLDAT User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CLARKSVILLE, TN Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I believe he is a forum member but in fairness, I believe if the consensus was that the holster is incorrect he would refund the purchase price without a problem. Here is a picture of both holsters side by side.

08-10-2003, 03:38 PM	#7
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Thanks Ed, Good to know someone has documented these. Panzersoldat, you have a very nice piece of leather. Tom A.

08-11-2003, 11:14 AM	#8
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Panzersoldat: I have a black PERINA & CO, 1916, DRESDEN holster with BAXI die stamped on inner cover. Regards Ken D