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11-20-2009, 04:03 AM | #21 |
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Mauro, the characteristics of the AWM are well known, this is not the problem. I just say that these 3 holsters do not have the characteristics of the AWM. Have a look at the close up photo below, don't you see something strange with the side of the flap ? and, once again, they are strangely all made for belt use.
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11-20-2009, 06:32 AM | #22 |
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The holsters are not AWM. They may very well be studio props supplied by the photographer.
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11-20-2009, 10:04 AM | #23 |
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George, - studio props- I think you got a hit.
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11-20-2009, 12:29 PM | #24 |
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Yaa guys, I am getting old,
The flap is definitely different from the Eugen Huber. The pin seems missing. What it is bad now is that I have to find at list one to complete my holster collection!
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11-21-2009, 12:26 AM | #25 |
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Here is a scan of the belt carry straps Jerry mentioned.
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11-21-2009, 12:31 AM | #26 |
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Mike, YUP! Those are them...
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Where these straps marked in any way??
What is the best means for determining originality, as they seem to be an easy item to knock off convincingly? |
11-21-2009, 09:13 AM | #28 |
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Look also at these photos. The first one is the back of a LP08 1914 dated holster. On the second and third photos, you can see how the holster can be hung directly at the belt with its board stock: the flap of the holster (attached on the board stock) wraps round the belt (hope it's the correct english word). christian |
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Where these straps marked in any way??
What is the best means for determining originality, as they seem to be an easy item to knock off convincingly? These are not marked. They were an expedient item, likely field made. They would have used the two shoulder strap adjustment studs for a pair of these. Finding an accurate couple of these studs is a tad difficult. Crap repro's are everywhere but good studs...originals are impossible. I had a few made up in steel awhile back but they are quite expensive. I use them on Artillery shoulder straps I make. Jerry Burney
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Thanks for the help, guys. I got it figured out, the straps were all in a tangle and I had to re-group.
I really have enjoyed the WWI pics you all have posted. Derek |
11-22-2009, 02:54 AM | #31 |
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Christian´s (2.) photo is showing how the LP08 holster/stock combi was to use: straps over the left shoulder and the leather of the stock attached with the belt (on the right hip) (die Pistolentasche wird am Trageriemen über die linke Schulter getragen und mit dem Deckelriemen am Koppel befestigt). It´s No. 3 of the 5.5.1914 dated "letter" of the Kriegsministerium which is shown here as a copy.
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