Holster loops mismatched?

jetlagdave · 03-12-2013, 08:46 PM

I have a P08 holster dated 1937 (Freiberg) with WaA142 markings, The overall color is dark brown. One belt loop matches the case but the other is a lighter shade of brown. The stitching appears to be from the same time period. (Color, weave etc.). Can anyone with a lot more experience than myself shed some light on the possibility that this was NOT an uncommon condition?

Thanks,
Dave

alanint · 03-12-2013, 09:05 PM

Photos are a must to be able to help you. There could be any number of reasons for the different colors, but good photos would help.

jetlagdave · 03-12-2013, 09:50 PM

As you can tell, I am somewhat new at this...hope the photos come through.

alanint · 03-12-2013, 10:01 PM

Your brown loop looks like a nicely done wartime field or depot repair. It adds to the character of your holster. If it really bothers you I suppose you could carefully dye it black.

Edward Tinker · 03-12-2013, 10:36 PM

I have actually seen this on some holsters / and had an advanced collector tell me that this was a very good possibility of being completely original on some holsters.

From the inside does the stitching look original or additional / new / old stitching.

Ed

jetlagdave · 03-12-2013, 11:28 PM

Thanks for your input(s). Ed, the stitching on the inside matches that of the darker loop. I think I will just leave it as is. I will worry about making an "alteration" if and when it becomes an issue at sell time.

Ed...still hoping someone can answer my question about the lack of a proof mark on the Stoeger three line I am considering buying. Pics on the commercial forum.

Dave (better remembered as "Two mag Dave".

jetlagdave · 03-12-2013, 11:31 PM

I just realized that there appears to be a name (written long hand) on that brown loop! Can't make it out though.

D.

03-12-2013, 08:46 PM	#1
jetlagdave User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 14 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Holster loops mismatched? I have a P08 holster dated 1937 (Freiberg) with WaA142 markings, The overall color is dark brown. One belt loop matches the case but the other is a lighter shade of brown. The stitching appears to be from the same time period. (Color, weave etc.). Can anyone with a lot more experience than myself shed some light on the possibility that this was NOT an uncommon condition? Thanks, Dave

03-12-2013, 09:50 PM	#3
jetlagdave User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 14 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As you can tell, I am somewhat new at this...hope the photos come through. Attached Thumbnails

03-12-2013, 10:36 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	I have actually seen this on some holsters / and had an advanced collector tell me that this was a very good possibility of being completely original on some holsters. From the inside does the stitching look original or additional / new / old stitching. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-12-2013, 09:05 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Photos are a must to be able to help you. There could be any number of reasons for the different colors, but good photos would help.

03-12-2013, 10:01 PM	#4
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Your brown loop looks like a nicely done wartime field or depot repair. It adds to the character of your holster. If it really bothers you I suppose you could carefully dye it black.

03-12-2013, 11:28 PM	#6
jetlagdave User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 14 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your input(s). Ed, the stitching on the inside matches that of the darker loop. I think I will just leave it as is. I will worry about making an "alteration" if and when it becomes an issue at sell time. Ed...still hoping someone can answer my question about the lack of a proof mark on the Stoeger three line I am considering buying. Pics on the commercial forum. Dave (better remembered as "Two mag Dave".

03-12-2013, 11:31 PM	#7
jetlagdave User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 14 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just realized that there appears to be a name (written long hand) on that brown loop! Can't make it out though. D.