In need of some TLC

ChannelIsles · 09-12-2009, 06:43 PM

Perhaps Jerry can save this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-WWI-191...d=p3286.c0.m14

"As can be seen by pictures holster is in need of restoration"

Perhaps the writing on the back says glücklich?

Ron Wood · 09-12-2009, 07:10 PM

It is unfortunate that this scarce unit marked holster has been so crassly mutilated. Jerry could resurrect a semblance of its original configuration, but the damage is far beyond reasonable efforts to restore it.

Ice · 09-12-2009, 07:14 PM

I'm sure that restoration would cost more than buying a similar one in good shape. I wonder if its worth $29.95 just for parts.

Charlie

Ron Wood · 09-12-2009, 07:25 PM

Nope...which is sad because the current owner would like to believe it is worth something. It is too bad that former generations (mine) did not fully appreciate rare items and preserve them for future generations.

lugerholsterrepair · 09-12-2009, 07:59 PM

but the damage is far beyond reasonable efforts to restore it. restoration would cost more than buying a similar one in good shape.

Brendan, Ron & Charlie are right on both counts...When you whittle on a stick it's hard to put the shavings back on. When you don't even have the shavings...it is what it is.

Jerry Burney

raygun · 09-15-2009, 09:46 AM

what about this one featured along side it . anyone know what it really is . The brass clasp looks Dutch pattern, but nothing else is familiar.
http://cgi.ebay.com/WWII-ORIGINAL-GE...%3D5%26ps%3D63

Ron Wood · 09-15-2009, 09:59 AM

Bulgarian.

09-12-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
ChannelIsles User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Channel Islands Posts: 156 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	In need of some TLC Perhaps Jerry can save this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-WWI-191...d=p3286.c0.m14 "As can be seen by pictures holster is in need of restoration" Perhaps the writing on the back says glücklich?

09-12-2009, 07:10 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,017 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 5,164 Times in 1,700 Posts	It is unfortunate that this scarce unit marked holster has been so crassly mutilated. Jerry could resurrect a semblance of its original configuration, but the damage is far beyond reasonable efforts to restore it. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-12-2009, 07:25 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,017 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 5,164 Times in 1,700 Posts	Nope...which is sad because the current owner would like to believe it is worth something. It is too bad that former generations (mine) did not fully appreciate rare items and preserve them for future generations. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-12-2009, 07:59 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,922 Thanked 3,123 Times in 1,434 Posts	but the damage is far beyond reasonable efforts to restore it. restoration would cost more than buying a similar one in good shape. Brendan, Ron & Charlie are right on both counts...When you whittle on a stick it's hard to put the shavings back on. When you don't even have the shavings...it is what it is. 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."

09-15-2009, 09:46 AM	#6
raygun User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: brisbane Posts: 150 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	what about this one featured along side it . anyone know what it really is . The brass clasp looks Dutch pattern, but nothing else is familiar. http://cgi.ebay.com/WWII-ORIGINAL-GE...%3D5%26ps%3D63 __________________ arma tuentur pacem

09-12-2009, 07:14 PM	#3
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	I'm sure that restoration would cost more than buying a similar one in good shape. I wonder if its worth $29.95 just for parts. Charlie

09-15-2009, 09:59 AM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,017 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 5,164 Times in 1,700 Posts	Bulgarian. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction