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1940 Luger Holster
This is especially for Jerry Burney. I read something on the message Board about "all those hard shell holsters we see so often." I have a 1940 Karl Bocker holster with Nazi eagle and proof of waA195. This is a very hard holster. Should I be worried about it being a fake/ I got it at Simpson's in Galesburg IL. Thanks.
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Well, I am not Jerry Burney, so apoligize for answering.
Can you quote where you saw / heard the phrase "hard shell holsters...." I hear that for P38, but not for luger holsters. Why would yours be fake? Does it look like a fake?
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William, Many molded original holsters have a nice shape and are hard. I would need a lot more information to determine it's authenticity.
Did Simpson's sell it to you as an original? How much did you pay? If Simpson's said it was original I wouldn't necessarily worry too much about it. I don't believe they would intentionally cheat anyone. If you would like to send me a photo or post one or two on the Forum I can tell you for sure. I like to see the full back and one of the front with the top open. Jerry burney lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net
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Jerry,
Thanks for your reply. Simpson's said it was an original. I'll try to send photos if I can figure out how to do it. I paid $700 for it. It looks to be in excellent condition (which made me wonder). I then saw a 1941 holster that looked quite good for $400. I called Simpson's but they weren't much help except assuring me that they would not sell me a repro. I'm such an amateur at collecting that I worry about being taken in. Thanks. Wm Quinn
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To edward Tinker,
No need to apologize. I can use all the help I can get. Thanks. It doesn't look fake, but it's in great condition, so I wonder. Wm Quinn
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To Edward Tinker,
I can't find the reference to hard shell holsters. Sorry. Wm Quinn
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William, Ed..I think the difference is that P-38's also had a soft shell. Lugers do not and therefore the reference to hard and softshell for P-38 but not Luger.
I have no doubt that Simpson's sold you an original holster. The 1942 date apparently commands a hefty premium. Jerry Burney
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