Opinions and Comments, Please

Johnny Peppers · 08-25-2002, 11:04 AM

Wes,
I tend to lean toward the holster being commercial rather than military. Most commercial holsters do not get the wear and use of a military holster, but the holster obviously does have some use and wear. As to when the snap might have been used, I don't have a clue.
It is not uncommon for military holsters to be copied for commercial sale. I have a commercial copy of the US Model 1912 holster that is identical to the military model except that it is made from a cordovan calfskin and has a suede lining. It is unmarked in any way as to maker, and does not have the US on the flap.

08-25-2002, 11:04 AM	#11
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wes, I tend to lean toward the holster being commercial rather than military. Most commercial holsters do not get the wear and use of a military holster, but the holster obviously does have some use and wear. As to when the snap might have been used, I don't have a clue. It is not uncommon for military holsters to be copied for commercial sale. I have a commercial copy of the US Model 1912 holster that is identical to the military model except that it is made from a cordovan calfskin and has a suede lining. It is unmarked in any way as to maker, and does not have the US on the flap.