Test Luger Holsters

Edward Tinker · 03-07-2005, 12:53 PM

I am curious about real US AE Test holsters (okay, so last night I saw 2 or 3 of them), and wondered; how the heck can you tell if it is real fake????

Any pointers?

Ed

Edward Tinker · 03-08-2005, 01:06 PM

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No pointers ey?

Besides the obvious of new versus old, I am guessing that they are so 'rare" that folks simply do not know?

Ed

Vlim · 03-08-2005, 01:35 PM

Ed,

If it smells like goat, pig or camel it probably is a real fake

(In fact, if it smells like anything remotely resembling cow after 100 years, it's probably fake too). If it smells like a small rodent died in it, you're getting there....

George Anderson · 03-08-2005, 04:37 PM

Ed, I don't know the characteristics of the reproductions and have only one original holster now so it is hard for me to comment. My advice is that when looking at a possible "Test" holster be cautious and have your check book with you and as always, know what you are looking at.

Ron Wood · 03-08-2005, 05:09 PM

No pointers. Like George, I have only one and that is a small sample to draw from. Look at the books (Bender, Still, Kenyon, etc.) and check over any holster you are considering very carefully. If you saw 2 or 3 in one night, you have either hit the mother lode or a stack of repros. Be prepared to spend a lot of money and get a right to return guarantee.

George Anderson · 03-08-2005, 06:30 PM

Ed, also be aware that almost all US holsters of that period are of exactly the same style with differences only is dimensions. Best to carry a model 1900 with you and try to slip it into any holster offered. Ther were good copies made a few years ago.

03-07-2005, 12:53 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Test Luger Holsters I am curious about real US AE Test holsters (okay, so last night I saw 2 or 3 of them), and wondered; how the heck can you tell if it is real fake???? Any pointers? Ed

03-08-2005, 05:09 PM	#5
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,987 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,090 Times in 1,675 Posts	No pointers. Like George, I have only one and that is a small sample to draw from. Look at the books (Bender, Still, Kenyon, etc.) and check over any holster you are considering very carefully. If you saw 2 or 3 in one night, you have either hit the mother lode or a stack of repros. Be prepared to spend a lot of money and get a right to return guarantee. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-08-2005, 01:06 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	. . . . . .. No pointers ey? Besides the obvious of new versus old, I am guessing that they are so 'rare" that folks simply do not know? Ed

03-08-2005, 01:35 PM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,034 Thanks: 1,020 Thanked 3,882 Times in 1,186 Posts	Ed, If it smells like goat, pig or camel it probably is a real fake (In fact, if it smells like anything remotely resembling cow after 100 years, it's probably fake too). If it smells like a small rodent died in it, you're getting there....

03-08-2005, 04:37 PM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Ed, I don't know the characteristics of the reproductions and have only one original holster now so it is hard for me to comment. My advice is that when looking at a possible "Test" holster be cautious and have your check book with you and as always, know what you are looking at.

03-08-2005, 06:30 PM	#6
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Ed, also be aware that almost all US holsters of that period are of exactly the same style with differences only is dimensions. Best to carry a model 1900 with you and try to slip it into any holster offered. Ther were good copies made a few years ago.