Original?

Leon DeSpain · 11-22-2004, 06:34 PM

I have purchased several of the "Russian import" P.38 soft shell holsters. I had a number of vet bring backs already. The former are, in my opinion, absolutely original to WWII and correct.

I believe the reason you don't see the same thing in Luger holsters is the fact that they basically weren't making Luger holsters at the end of the war. The P.38 holsters probably came from factories or supply depots that were overrun by the Russians. Both would have had new materiels on hand.

The import holsters have a slightly different smell but it is not of new leather. I believe the unique odor is because a lot of holsters were stored together. Also notice that the closure stud has been painted black on the inside. Typical of the holsters in question.

Regards, Leon

11-22-2004, 06:34 PM	#8
Leon DeSpain User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	I have purchased several of the "Russian import" P.38 soft shell holsters. I had a number of vet bring backs already. The former are, in my opinion, absolutely original to WWII and correct. I believe the reason you don't see the same thing in Luger holsters is the fact that they basically weren't making Luger holsters at the end of the war. The P.38 holsters probably came from factories or supply depots that were overrun by the Russians. Both would have had new materiels on hand. The import holsters have a slightly different smell but it is not of new leather. I believe the unique odor is because a lot of holsters were stored together. Also notice that the closure stud has been painted black on the inside. Typical of the holsters in question. Regards, Leon