Nice Navy Leather...

Pete Ebbink · 03-15-2006, 09:44 AM

Pricey but nice...

No photo showing the Navy acceptance stamp; maybe under the belt ?

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...oducts_id=3791

lugerholsterrepair · 03-15-2006, 10:36 AM

Pete, I don't know why this belt is with this holster...The belt buckle is an Army. If it were Navy it would not be grey but have a gold wash color.
I guess it's a marketing technique, put a belt with it. Jerry Burney

Navy · 03-15-2006, 01:48 PM

Actually the Navy wore green painted belt buckles as well.

Tom A

lugerholsterrepair · 03-15-2006, 11:06 PM

Tom, While this may be true, the Navy buckle is distinguished by the gold wash. Any green painted buckle standing on it's own is an Army since it cannot be determined to be Navy. Jerry Burney

Navy · 03-16-2006, 07:08 AM

The gold wash buckles were sailors who were assigned to vessels and for parade; the green were navy coastal arty. Army buckles were field gray or unpainted IIRC.

Tom A.

JoeP.08 · 03-16-2006, 07:41 PM

Pete,

Here's what the back side of the '39 K/M Luger Holster should look like. Makes you wonder why the dealer is not showing a picture of the proof if he's advertising it as a Navy holster.

lugerholsterrepair · 03-16-2006, 07:57 PM

Tom, Well you learn something everyday if your not carefull!
Is the green easily recognizable from the grey? Jerry Burney

lew1 · 03-16-2006, 07:58 PM

Simpson will take it back if it is not properly marked. He is reputable.

Navy · 03-16-2006, 10:05 PM

Jerry,

The green is a dark green, almost olive, easily differenciated from Army feldgrau.
Got the box today; as usual an excellent job. Payment goes out in the AM.

Vilen Danle, mein falschimjaeger komrade!

Tom A

lugerholsterrepair · 03-17-2006, 10:23 AM

Tom, Thanks! I will be on the lookout for one of these for my buckle collection. I was not aware there was any difference!

Thanks, glad you recieved your very rare holsters back. It was a pleasure for me to have them here. I enjoyed working on them very much.

Vilen Danle, mein falschimjaeger komrade!

Jerry

03-15-2006, 09:44 AM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Nice Navy Leather... Pricey but nice... No photo showing the Navy acceptance stamp; maybe under the belt ? http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...oducts_id=3791

03-15-2006, 10:36 AM	#2
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,852 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Pete, I don't know why this belt is with this holster...The belt buckle is an Army. If it were Navy it would not be grey but have a gold wash color. I guess it's a marketing technique, put a belt with it. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-15-2006, 11:06 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,852 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Tom, While this may be true, the Navy buckle is distinguished by the gold wash. Any green painted buckle standing on it's own is an Army since it cannot be determined to be Navy. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-16-2006, 07:41 PM	#6
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pete, Here's what the back side of the '39 K/M Luger Holster should look like. Makes you wonder why the dealer is not showing a picture of the proof if he's advertising it as a Navy holster. Attached Thumbnails

03-16-2006, 07:57 PM	#7
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,852 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Tom, Well you learn something everyday if your not carefull! Is the green easily recognizable from the grey? Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-15-2006, 01:48 PM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Actually the Navy wore green painted belt buckles as well. Tom A

03-16-2006, 07:08 AM	#5
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	The gold wash buckles were sailors who were assigned to vessels and for parade; the green were navy coastal arty. Army buckles were field gray or unpainted IIRC. Tom A.

03-16-2006, 07:58 PM	#8
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	Simpson will take it back if it is not properly marked. He is reputable. __________________ charlie

03-16-2006, 10:05 PM	#9
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Jerry, The green is a dark green, almost olive, easily differenciated from Army feldgrau. Got the box today; as usual an excellent job. Payment goes out in the AM. Vilen Danle, mein falschimjaeger komrade! Tom A

03-17-2006, 10:23 AM	#10
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,852 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Tom, Thanks! I will be on the lookout for one of these for my buckle collection. I was not aware there was any difference! Thanks, glad you recieved your very rare holsters back. It was a pleasure for me to have them here. I enjoyed working on them very much. Vilen Danle, mein falschimjaeger komrade! Jerry __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."