Used Swedish Black Leather Sam Browne Belt (w/Strap) from Sportsmans Guide

max2cam · 07-22-2002, 08:47 PM

I don't mean to offend the purists, but since vintage original German leather is too rare and collectable (and expensive) to wear with my repro black Luger holster and VOPO shooter, I've been looking around for a cheap but authentic looking alternative.

Well, it arrived today from Sportsmans Guide in the form of a Swedish black leather "Sam Browne" pistol belt with shoulder strap. (How did these things ever get the name "Sam Browne?")

Condition. It was advertised "good to very good" but I'd rate this one more "fair to good." The leather was dry and the belt had seen considerable use. However, the leather is not cracked and is sound (NOT weak or rotten) and several applications of neatsfoot oil is bringing it back to life. It is very useable and not falling apart. Stitching is sound, etc.

Styling: Paging thru a book on WWII German uniforms and equipment, I find this Swede belt rig to look VERY MUCH like some WWII German belts worn by officers with 2-prong belt buckle, straps on d-rings, stud loop keepers, etc. It will certainly serve me and my VOPO Luger well.

Fit: Okay. I have a 36-38 waist and this thing has a few inches to spare (fits 31-41" according to S.G.) The strap in its longest position allows the belt to ride somewhat too high to my taste, but that could be fixed by adding a different strap (which is plain leather with only a stud keeper thru a loop).

Price: The best part -- only $13 plus shipping. I got a used Swiss Alpenflage "smock" at the same time and that's in excellent shape with lots of pockets. Together with shipping the order was $34.

When I ordered mine a few days ago, they had 34 Swede belts on hand.

"Black Used Swede Sam Brn Belt"
#X2A-43407

Sportsmans Guide

07-22-2002, 08:47 PM	#1
max2cam User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: USA Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Used Swedish Black Leather Sam Browne Belt (w/Strap) from Sportsmans Guide I don't mean to offend the purists, but since vintage original German leather is too rare and collectable (and expensive) to wear with my repro black Luger holster and VOPO shooter, I've been looking around for a cheap but authentic looking alternative. Well, it arrived today from Sportsmans Guide in the form of a Swedish black leather "Sam Browne" pistol belt with shoulder strap. (How did these things ever get the name "Sam Browne?") Condition. It was advertised "good to very good" but I'd rate this one more "fair to good." The leather was dry and the belt had seen considerable use. However, the leather is not cracked and is sound (NOT weak or rotten) and several applications of neatsfoot oil is bringing it back to life. It is very useable and not falling apart. Stitching is sound, etc. Styling: Paging thru a book on WWII German uniforms and equipment, I find this Swede belt rig to look VERY MUCH like some WWII German belts worn by officers with 2-prong belt buckle, straps on d-rings, stud loop keepers, etc. It will certainly serve me and my VOPO Luger well. Fit: Okay. I have a 36-38 waist and this thing has a few inches to spare (fits 31-41" according to S.G.) The strap in its longest position allows the belt to ride somewhat too high to my taste, but that could be fixed by adding a different strap (which is plain leather with only a stud keeper thru a loop). Price: The best part -- only $13 plus shipping. I got a used Swiss Alpenflage "smock" at the same time and that's in excellent shape with lots of pockets. Together with shipping the order was $34. When I ordered mine a few days ago, they had 34 Swede belts on hand. "Black Used Swede Sam Brn Belt" #X2A-43407 Sportsmans Guide