ORIGINAL Holster? please

coto129 · 03-03-2011, 02:16 AM

Hello friends. I have a big question with this holster. It has two holes and not whether it is good. "This holster is original? Thanks

best regards
Antonio

Norme · 03-03-2011, 06:18 AM

Hi Antonio, The holster looks original to me, however it has condition issues. Apart from the two holes you mention, it looks like it has been shoe polished. Regards, Norm.

coto129 · 03-03-2011, 06:41 AM

Norme Thanks .. the price seems very cheap and it makes me wonder. The holster and a magazine fxo original $ 200.
What do you think?

Regards
Antonio

John Sabato · 03-03-2011, 08:28 AM

The two holes remain after the U.S. type pistol belt hanger was removed. Many German holsters were pressed into service by previously German occupied countries in Europe after the war... Norway and Denmark would be two examples. The used a mix of U.S. military hardware and uniforms, and used as much captured war equipment as they could in the tough economic times in Post WW2. The holes detract fromt he collector value, but don't affect the history of the item... so the short answer is YES... it is an original German holster that has served more than one nation in its lifetime.

Vlim · 03-03-2011, 08:43 AM

The holster, and the remains of rivet holes in those particular locations reminds me a bit of the Finnish army holsters, although this one seems to have started out as a German issue P08 holster.

It wouldn't surprise me if this one wandered off in the direction of Finland during the war.

lugerholsterrepair · 03-03-2011, 10:28 AM

Antonio, The belt loops on the holster have replaced the originals. These were likely salvadged leather from something else and simply came with the holes. I wouldn't think the holes go into the back of the holster? They are just in the belt loops?

I think your deal seems a good one depending on the looks of the magazine!

Jerry Burney

coto129 · 03-03-2011, 12:01 PM

Thanks for your opinion, it´s always useful

best regards from Spain

Antonio

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coto129 User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sevilla (ESPAÑA) Posts: 82 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Norme Thanks .. the price seems very cheap and it makes me wonder. The holster and a magazine fxo original $ 200. What do you think? Regards Antonio __________________ THERE IS NO IN THE WORLD LAND, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE SPANISH TOMB

03-03-2011, 08:28 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	The two holes remain after the U.S. type pistol belt hanger was removed. Many German holsters were pressed into service by previously German occupied countries in Europe after the war... Norway and Denmark would be two examples. The used a mix of U.S. military hardware and uniforms, and used as much captured war equipment as they could in the tough economic times in Post WW2. The holes detract fromt he collector value, but don't affect the history of the item... so the short answer is YES... it is an original German holster that has served more than one nation in its lifetime. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,049 Thanks: 1,035 Thanked 3,955 Times in 1,200 Posts	The holster, and the remains of rivet holes in those particular locations reminds me a bit of the Finnish army holsters, although this one seems to have started out as a German issue P08 holster. It wouldn't surprise me if this one wandered off in the direction of Finland during the war. Last edited by Vlim; 03-03-2011 at 10:36 AM.

03-03-2011, 10:28 AM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,868 Thanked 3,105 Times in 1,429 Posts	Antonio, The belt loops on the holster have replaced the originals. These were likely salvadged leather from something else and simply came with the holes. I wouldn't think the holes go into the back of the holster? They are just in the belt loops? I think your deal seems a good one depending on the looks of the magazine! 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."

03-03-2011, 06:18 AM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 225 Thanked 2,594 Times in 931 Posts	Hi Antonio, The holster looks original to me, however it has condition issues. Apart from the two holes you mention, it looks like it has been shoe polished. Regards, Norm.

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coto129 User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sevilla (ESPAÑA) Posts: 82 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your opinion, it´s always useful best regards from Spain Antonio __________________ THERE IS NO IN THE WORLD LAND, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE SPANISH TOMB