Otto Sindel holster - Page 3

Oldreb · 04-17-2016, 10:29 AM

Being on the outside looking in when it comes to holsters I can truthfully say that in reading all the candid exchanges it is akin to to having the opportunity of sitting at a table and just listening to the knowing exchange their collective knowledge. I learned a lot -- thanks !!

Best Regards,
Wayne

roadkill1 · 04-17-2016, 10:30 AM

This has been a VERY educational discussion and ANALYSIS. Bill Lyon's pictures demonstrating Gerry's points especially helpful.

Thanks to all!!

Ron

Sergio Natali · 04-17-2016, 12:18 PM

I agree, I think this was one of the most instructive threads, some sort of "high school" on holsters, especially for me as I'm not a holster expert.

rolandtg · 04-17-2016, 04:11 PM

I only know what I've learned here and from a few books but it's the eagle that is the biggest flag to me.
The quality of the leather work is pretty good but the stamping on the back just looks bad to me.

Sergio Natali · 04-18-2016, 03:48 AM

I'm very far from being an holster connossieur, but I simply believe that the Germans made those holsters in War period and those holsters were made to be used, I generally prefer to be wary of things that look too new, as they used to say: "If it looks too good to be true, it most likely is not true!"

Kind regards to all.

Paladinpainter · 04-18-2016, 08:13 AM

Wow! You all just doubled the amount of knowledge I have about holsters. Nuggets like these are why I love this forum. Thanks
John

derf0018 · 04-18-2016, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChannelIsles

I had the misfortune to buy a Otto Sindel Holster recently that looked in similar condition, rough finish to inner flap & found it couldn't fit either a mag or luger - seller couldn't argue that one. Doesn't take long to check and be sure.

The Otto Sindel Holsters are the most faked of all Police
holsters from what I have read. That holster looks like it was
made last week, at least to me it does. Just my observation.

Fred

tharpo · 04-18-2016, 01:02 PM

Somebody must like it because the bid is up to $550. Added pictures for the record.

Sergio Natali · 04-18-2016, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tharpo

Somebody must like it because the bid is up to $550.

I don't understand it, perhaps there are too many people with a lot of money to throw away and not enough knowledge...

wlyon · 04-28-2016, 11:13 AM

Real Otto Sindel Police holster on ebay. Note the inside belt loop threads hidden under slots. And this was in 1934. Bill
Jerry. Thanks for the computer lesson.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-German-...0AAOSwr7ZW6yNj

DonVoigt · 04-28-2016, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wlyon

Real Otto Sindel Police holster on ebay. Note the inside belt loop threads hidden under slots. And this was in 1934. Bill
Jerry. Thanks for the computer lesson.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-German-...0AAOSwr7ZW6yNj

Started at $350 and no bids, guess the lack of a good story and a "fluffy" description hurts!

But a very nice "honest" holster.

corby34 · 05-01-2016, 11:15 AM

Hello guy, I have that black 1941 police from ebay for $550.00. It does not smell of leather nor does it smell musty...not a smell I've smelt before. Talking about the belt loops thread on the inside exposed I have seen this on another 1941 sindel on Ebay now for sale at 595.00 check it out. I too am having a hard time with this one...

corby34 · 05-01-2016, 11:16 AM

Here is the link to the other 41 sindel police. Look inside you can see the Thread...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281989254435...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

corby34 · 05-01-2016, 11:20 AM

About the Black Sindel I have from ebay, a magazine fits with no problem and I have a luger reproduction gun and it fits but tight....the holster that old squeaks to it...the leather looks wringed in the right areas...just baffling...I have 2 day to make up my mind if I want to keep it....HELP!!!

alanint · 05-01-2016, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corby34

About the Black Sindel I have from ebay, a magazine fits with no problem and I have a luger reproduction gun and it fits but tight....the holster that old squeaks to it...the leather looks wringed in the right areas...just baffling...I have 2 day to make up my mind if I want to keep it....HELP!!!

See Jerry Burney's comments some pages back in this thread.

I consider his opinion the last word on this subject.

corby34 · 05-01-2016, 01:08 PM

Yes but I think he may be wrong about the inside thread...Remember this was 1941...Germans were going into Russia...they didn't have the same time or materials to make a holster like they did in 1939....war changes everything... Did you look at other holster from 41, the same thing...Can some one explain this to me?

corby34 · 05-01-2016, 01:38 PM

Here are more pictures of 1941 Otto sindel on Ebay for 550.00

corby34 · 05-01-2016, 01:44 PM

Here is a different 1941 Sindel soul bt Legacy awhile back, see the inside stitching...I see threads, can any one explain...I have another to show

corby34 · 05-01-2016, 01:46 PM

This was sold on Legacy...I see threads on the inside

corby34 · 05-01-2016, 01:50 PM

Hello can you help out some more...I have seen 2 other 1941 sindel with the threads exposed,
Please take a look below
Thanks
John

04-17-2016, 12:18 PM	#43
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	I agree, I think this was one of the most instructive threads, some sort of "high school" on holsters, especially for me as I'm not a holster expert. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

04-18-2016, 03:48 AM	#45
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	I'm very far from being an holster connossieur, but I simply believe that the Germans made those holsters in War period and those holsters were made to be used, I generally prefer to be wary of things that look too new, as they used to say: "If it looks too good to be true, it most likely is not true!" Kind regards to all. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

04-18-2016, 01:02 PM	#48
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 536 Thanks: 116 Thanked 375 Times in 153 Posts	Somebody must like it because the bid is up to $550. Added pictures for the record. Attached Thumbnails

04-28-2016, 11:13 AM	#50
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	Real Otto Sindel Police holster on ebay. Note the inside belt loop threads hidden under slots. And this was in 1934. Bill Jerry. Thanks for the computer lesson. http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-German-...0AAOSwr7ZW6yNj __________________ Bill Lyon

05-01-2016, 01:38 PM	#57
corby34 User Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts	Here are more pictures of 1941 Otto sindel on Ebay for 550.00 Attached Thumbnails

04-17-2016, 10:29 AM	#41
Oldreb User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 83 Thanks: 160 Thanked 25 Times in 10 Posts	Being on the outside looking in when it comes to holsters I can truthfully say that in reading all the candid exchanges it is akin to to having the opportunity of sitting at a table and just listening to the knowing exchange their collective knowledge. I learned a lot -- thanks !! Best Regards, Wayne

04-17-2016, 10:30 AM	#42
roadkill1 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 127 Thanks: 166 Thanked 129 Times in 63 Posts	This has been a VERY educational discussion and ANALYSIS. Bill Lyon's pictures demonstrating Gerry's points especially helpful. Thanks to all!! Ron

04-17-2016, 04:11 PM	#44
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 471 Thanks: 361 Thanked 254 Times in 111 Posts	I only know what I've learned here and from a few books but it's the eagle that is the biggest flag to me. The quality of the leather work is pretty good but the stamping on the back just looks bad to me.

04-18-2016, 08:13 AM	#46
Paladinpainter User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 64 Thanks: 14 Thanked 45 Times in 15 Posts	Wow! You all just doubled the amount of knowledge I have about holsters. Nuggets like these are why I love this forum. Thanks John

05-01-2016, 11:15 AM	#52
corby34 User Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts	Hello guy, I have that black 1941 police from ebay for $550.00. It does not smell of leather nor does it smell musty...not a smell I've smelt before. Talking about the belt loops thread on the inside exposed I have seen this on another 1941 sindel on Ebay now for sale at 595.00 check it out. I too am having a hard time with this one...

05-01-2016, 11:16 AM	#53
corby34 User Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts	Here is the link to the other 41 sindel police. Look inside you can see the Thread... http://www.ebay.com/itm/281989254435...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

05-01-2016, 11:20 AM	#54
corby34 User Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts	About the Black Sindel I have from ebay, a magazine fits with no problem and I have a luger reproduction gun and it fits but tight....the holster that old squeaks to it...the leather looks wringed in the right areas...just baffling...I have 2 day to make up my mind if I want to keep it....HELP!!!

05-01-2016, 01:08 PM	#56
corby34 User Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts	Yes but I think he may be wrong about the inside thread...Remember this was 1941...Germans were going into Russia...they didn't have the same time or materials to make a holster like they did in 1939....war changes everything... Did you look at other holster from 41, the same thing...Can some one explain this to me?

05-01-2016, 01:44 PM	#58
corby34 User Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts	Here is a different 1941 Sindel soul bt Legacy awhile back, see the inside stitching...I see threads, can any one explain...I have another to show

05-01-2016, 01:46 PM	#59
corby34 User Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts	This was sold on Legacy...I see threads on the inside Attached Thumbnails

05-01-2016, 01:50 PM	#60
corby34 User Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts	Hello can you help out some more...I have seen 2 other 1941 sindel with the threads exposed, Please take a look below Thanks John