1941 Holster

Aaron · 11-26-2001, 03:56 PM

Dieter got such informative comments on his holster that I thought I would ask for opinions on this holster which I have wondered about for some time. It is marked epf 1941 and WaA 195. Is the condition too good to be true?

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Pb260004.jpg

Aaron · 11-26-2001, 04:02 PM

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Pb260007.jpg

Aaron · 11-26-2001, 04:06 PM

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Pb260006.jpg

John Sabato · 11-26-2001, 04:22 PM

If it is a reproduction, I think it is a darn good one!

I think you really need Jerry Burney's opinion on this question... His username is lugerholsterrepair...

Jerry -- are you listening???

PS- NICE PHOTOS!

-JS

11-26-2001, 04:28 PM

Aaron, The holster is real. If it was ever restitched, it was done by a real pro. Tom h

Aaron · 11-26-2001, 04:53 PM

I purchased it as part of a complete rig from a reputable dealer who I have known for 20 years, and he stands behind it. Anyway, the Black Widow that came in it is also in 99%+ condition.

Lonnie Zimmerman · 11-26-2001, 05:08 PM

Aaron; check the stitching around the buckle with others you have. Your chances of a real one improved with the fact that a near mint BYF 42 came with it, Good Luck.

Lonnie

John Sabato · 11-26-2001, 06:31 PM

Holsters are nice... but show us the Pistol please??

thanks,

John Sabato

tom · 11-26-2001, 09:17 PM

11-27-2001, 03:53 AM

Hi,

sorry, but this holster looks like a repro too.

But I am not 100% sure...

JF

lugerholsterrepair · 11-28-2001, 01:22 AM

Aaron, I have looked over your holster and the photos are actually too close up for me to make a definitive statement as to original origin. If you would like to Email me photos of the piece from a little farther away I could tell you for sure if it is indeed original or a fake. I can tell you right now that it appears to have all the hallmarks of an original. The bottom of the belt loops have lines marked into the leather between the stitching. Not seen on any fakes I have observed. There are several markers on holsters that the German Sadtlers used in construction, Pin pricks marking placement and lines where to sew etc. The stitching is a little closer together than I like but I have found that there were holsters made with this tight stitch. The stampings look correct, you will notice the long one in 1941. Like John said if it prooves to be a fake someone has done their homework. Send me some closeups but the whole back. Much more can be determined from the back than from the front. The closure buckle looks period too,nice patina with a little rust. I have seen quite a few of these with the original paint predominant. Let me know...Jerry, lugerholsterrepair@yahoo.com

11-26-2001, 03:56 PM	#1
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	1941 Holster Dieter got such informative comments on his holster that I thought I would ask for opinions on this holster which I have wondered about for some time. It is marked epf 1941 and WaA 195. Is the condition too good to be true? http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Pb260004.jpg

11-26-2001, 04:02 PM	#2
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 1941 Holster http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Pb260007.jpg

11-26-2001, 04:06 PM	#3
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 1941 Holster http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Pb260006.jpg

11-26-2001, 04:22 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	The condition appears to be exceptional IF it is original... If it is a reproduction, I think it is a darn good one! I think you really need Jerry Burney's opinion on this question... His username is lugerholsterrepair... Jerry -- are you listening??? PS- NICE PHOTOS! -JS

11-26-2001, 04:28 PM	#5
tom h Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The condition appears to be exceptional IF it is original... Aaron, The holster is real. If it was ever restitched, it was done by a real pro. Tom h

11-26-2001, 04:53 PM	#6
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: The condition appears to be exceptional IF it is original... I purchased it as part of a complete rig from a reputable dealer who I have known for 20 years, and he stands behind it. Anyway, the Black Widow that came in it is also in 99%+ condition.

11-26-2001, 05:08 PM	#7
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: The condition appears to be exceptional IF it is original... Aaron; check the stitching around the buckle with others you have. Your chances of a real one improved with the fact that a near mint BYF 42 came with it, Good Luck. Lonnie

11-26-2001, 06:31 PM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Aaron, how bout posting photos of the Luger Holsters are nice... but show us the Pistol please?? thanks, John Sabato

11-26-2001, 09:17 PM	#9
tom User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Aron, pls contact me off list. Thx. (EOM) (EOM)

11-27-2001, 03:53 AM	#10
JF Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Aron, pls contact me off list. Thx. Hi, sorry, but this holster looks like a repro too. But I am not 100% sure... JF

11-28-2001, 01:22 AM	#11
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 4,848 Thanked 3,099 Times in 1,426 Posts	Re: Aron, pls contact me off list. Thx. Aaron, I have looked over your holster and the photos are actually too close up for me to make a definitive statement as to original origin. If you would like to Email me photos of the piece from a little farther away I could tell you for sure if it is indeed original or a fake. I can tell you right now that it appears to have all the hallmarks of an original. The bottom of the belt loops have lines marked into the leather between the stitching. Not seen on any fakes I have observed. There are several markers on holsters that the German Sadtlers used in construction, Pin pricks marking placement and lines where to sew etc. The stitching is a little closer together than I like but I have found that there were holsters made with this tight stitch. The stampings look correct, you will notice the long one in 1941. Like John said if it prooves to be a fake someone has done their homework. Send me some closeups but the whole back. Much more can be determined from the back than from the front. The closure buckle looks period too,nice patina with a little rust. I have seen quite a few of these with the original paint predominant. Let me know...Jerry, lugerholsterrepair@yahoo.com