Finally A Test Holster On Sale On Gunbroker

cirelaw · 11-22-2009, 09:00 AM

It looks legit and identical to mine. #146906088

sheepherder · 11-22-2009, 09:13 AM

WOW!!! Talk about rare...a left-handed US test holster...

snipershot1944 · 11-22-2009, 09:22 AM

It is supposed to be worn on the right, butt forward. That would leave the right hand free for either a sword or your horse's reins. Same deal with a M1909 holster for a Colt or S&W revolver.

sheepherder · 11-22-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirelaw

It looks legit and identical to mine. #146906088

GB 146906088 auction is for UMAREX High Capacity Magazine 160 Rounds .6MM BB...

Here's the Phoenix link -

http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com/AC101TestHol.htm

cirelaw · 11-22-2009, 12:09 PM

Can't wait till this year!

Lugerdoc · 11-22-2009, 01:20 PM

The color of the first one shown doesn't look right. El Paso Leather at one time made repro of these without the inspectors marking, which could be easily added, so be cautious. TH

cirelaw · 11-22-2009, 01:41 PM

The wear patterns say it all

sheepherder · 11-22-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

The color of the first one shown doesn't look right. El Paso Leather at one time made repro of these without the inspectors marking, which could be easily added, so be cautious. TH

They still do...$110...

http://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-105-14-1900-holster.aspx

The "hanger" is also available...on another page...

cirelaw · 11-22-2009, 02:19 PM

One you have held the best You can tell the rest!!!....if you are lucky!

suum cuique · 11-22-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirelaw

It looks legit and identical to mine. #146906088

What does the MADE IN CHINA marking mean?

sheepherder · 11-22-2009, 04:08 PM

I'm waiting for one of the Russian Contract M1906 Luger flap holsters to show up...

I wonder what emblem is pressed into the flap on those...the old Imperial Eagle???

...Or a Russian Contract Artillery Cavalry flap holster...Yeah! That's it!!! The cannon were horse drawn; it stands to reason the Russians would have mounted security for them...With Artillery Lugers!!! With the crossed rifles on the chamber!!!

Lessee...What were those soldiers called??? I just saw it here the other day...

cirelaw · 11-22-2009, 06:46 PM

each leaving their initial on each piece of their own work.

Mike B · 11-22-2009, 10:08 PM

Did anyone notice the asking price? How about $7500.00.

Mike

saab-bob · 11-22-2009, 10:47 PM

I also noticed the holster is offered to the professional collector?
Wish I could make a living by collecting lugers!

worldoftone · 11-23-2009, 12:13 AM

Heh heh professional collector

- WOT

klaus 3338 · 11-23-2009, 01:07 AM

I have never seen an original US holster but I saw many faked German Luger items of Phoenix Investment Arms. Most accessories I saw there were bad fakes- some were so terrible that I often must smile about the folly to try to sell these in times of www.
Regards from Germany
Klaus

George Anderson · 11-23-2009, 06:58 AM

The Test holster being offered by Phoenix once belonged to me and is real.

Lugerdoc · 11-23-2009, 10:29 AM

George, Was the holster in question this color when you owned it, or has it been restained? TH

George Anderson · 11-23-2009, 10:42 AM

Tom, the holster is not that dark. I believe it is photographic darkening.

cirelaw · 11-23-2009, 11:41 AM

Its all in the lightening and background. Both pictures are of the identical holster. 'Darkness is the least criteria!

11-22-2009, 12:09 PM	#5
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	My Christmas Present Last Year Can't wait till this year! Attached Thumbnails

11-22-2009, 01:20 PM	#6
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	The color of the first one shown doesn't look right. El Paso Leather at one time made repro of these without the inspectors marking, which could be easily added, so be cautious. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-22-2009, 01:41 PM	#7
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	The wear patterns say it all Attached Thumbnails

11-22-2009, 06:46 PM	#12
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Rock Island Arsenal Must Have Had Many Leatherman each leaving their initial on each piece of their own work. Attached Thumbnails

11-23-2009, 10:29 AM	#18
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	George, Was the holster in question this color when you owned it, or has it been restained? TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-22-2009, 09:00 AM	#1
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Finally A Test Holster On Sale On Gunbroker It looks legit and identical to mine. #146906088 Attached Thumbnails

11-22-2009, 09:13 AM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	WOW!!! Talk about rare...a left-handed US test holster...

11-22-2009, 09:22 AM	#3
snipershot1944 User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, part of the occupied Confederacy Posts: 299 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	It is supposed to be worn on the right, butt forward. That would leave the right hand free for either a sword or your horse's reins. Same deal with a M1909 holster for a Colt or S&W revolver.

11-22-2009, 02:19 PM	#9
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	One you have held the best You can tell the rest!!!....if you are lucky!

11-22-2009, 04:08 PM	#11
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	I'm waiting for one of the Russian Contract M1906 Luger flap holsters to show up... I wonder what emblem is pressed into the flap on those...the old Imperial Eagle??? ...Or a Russian Contract Artillery Cavalry flap holster...Yeah! That's it!!! The cannon were horse drawn; it stands to reason the Russians would have mounted security for them...With Artillery Lugers!!! With the crossed rifles on the chamber!!! Lessee...What were those soldiers called??? I just saw it here the other day...

11-22-2009, 10:08 PM	#13
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Did anyone notice the asking price? How about $7500.00. Mike

11-22-2009, 10:47 PM	#14
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	I also noticed the holster is offered to the professional collector? Wish I could make a living by collecting lugers! __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

11-23-2009, 12:13 AM	#15
worldoftone User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Heh heh professional collector - WOT

11-23-2009, 01:07 AM	#16
klaus 3338 User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 517 Thanks: 0 Thanked 409 Times in 160 Posts	I have never seen an original US holster but I saw many faked German Luger items of Phoenix Investment Arms. Most accessories I saw there were bad fakes- some were so terrible that I often must smile about the folly to try to sell these in times of www. Regards from Germany Klaus

11-23-2009, 06:58 AM	#17
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	The Test holster being offered by Phoenix once belonged to me and is real.

11-23-2009, 10:42 AM	#19
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Tom, the holster is not that dark. I believe it is photographic darkening.

11-23-2009, 11:41 AM	#20
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Rons Holster Is Legit as Mine Its all in the lightening and background. Both pictures are of the identical holster. 'Darkness is the least criteria! Attached Thumbnails