Artillery Holster Original or Repro?

Hugo Borchardt · 01-21-2011, 12:14 PM

Here is an artillery holster in rough shape. Best I can tell it is unmarked. Is it a Reproduction?

Thanks!

Clark

calibrator · 01-21-2011, 03:25 PM

The Landmark (or lack of here) that I pick-up on when deciding is repros "usually" have a vertical strap on the back side, next to the two loops for securing to the stock board. I guess so that you could also mount the repro on your belt. Yours does NOT have that loop, or look like it ever had one, SO ... . Best Regards !! Joe

DavidJayUden · 01-21-2011, 03:40 PM

The steel snaps are different than those on my holsters, and the closure strap almost looks a little too wide. Is there extra layers of leather sewn into the back?
Definitely not 100% correct but I can't tell if the holster itself is bogus.
dju

George Anderson · 01-21-2011, 03:44 PM

It looks to be original but with modifications. Close-up photos of the front closure strap and tool pouch would be helpful.

lugerholsterrepair · 01-21-2011, 03:45 PM

Clark, Your photo's are thumbnails or some other type I cannot easily enlarge to look at details. The holster looks original but is unusual. Both the tool pouch and the rod sleeve have snaps instead of studs. Are there any markings on it anywhere?

Jerry Burney

Hugo Borchardt · 01-21-2011, 03:52 PM

Thanks! I am attempting to get some more pictures. I don't have it in my hands yet.

Clark

01-21-2011, 12:14 PM	#1
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	Artillery Holster Original or Repro? Here is an artillery holster in rough shape. Best I can tell it is unmarked. Is it a Reproduction? Thanks! Clark Attached Images __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

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lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,852 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Clark, Your photo's are thumbnails or some other type I cannot easily enlarge to look at details. The holster looks original but is unusual. Both the tool pouch and the rod sleeve have snaps instead of studs. Are there any markings on it anywhere? Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

01-21-2011, 03:52 PM	#6
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	Thanks! I am attempting to get some more pictures. I don't have it in my hands yet. Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

01-21-2011, 03:25 PM	#2
calibrator User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cave Creek Posts: 315 Thanks: 55 Thanked 242 Times in 92 Posts	The Landmark (or lack of here) that I pick-up on when deciding is repros "usually" have a vertical strap on the back side, next to the two loops for securing to the stock board. I guess so that you could also mount the repro on your belt. Yours does NOT have that loop, or look like it ever had one, SO ... . Best Regards !! Joe

01-21-2011, 03:40 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	The steel snaps are different than those on my holsters, and the closure strap almost looks a little too wide. Is there extra layers of leather sewn into the back? Definitely not 100% correct but I can't tell if the holster itself is bogus. dju

01-21-2011, 03:44 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	It looks to be original but with modifications. Close-up photos of the front closure strap and tool pouch would be helpful.