Fake accessories are not limited to Lugers

John Sabato · 02-07-2014, 12:57 PM

Luger collectors are not the only people who get ripped off regarding accessories like holsters.

Here is a WW2 type holster on ebay for 1911A1 Colt pistols... MADE IN CHINA, and they are asking $279.00!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-US-U-S-C...#ht_8263wt_691

Just a glance at the photos screams JUNK... the pistol belt hooks look like they are made from a wire coat hanger... and the holster doesn't even have a "US" marking on the flap.

...but there must be someone who buys them at this price... and then PAYS $29.00 additional for shipping.

There must be one born every minute, as P.T. Barnum used to say...

alanint · 02-07-2014, 02:06 PM

A year or so ago I sold a MINT, unissued Boyt holster dated 1944. I mean there wasn't even fingertip oil on it and that only fetched $250.

cirelaw · 02-07-2014, 02:14 PM

A big give away was "10 available"

02-07-2014, 12:57 PM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Fake accessories are not limited to Lugers Luger collectors are not the only people who get ripped off regarding accessories like holsters. Here is a WW2 type holster on ebay for 1911A1 Colt pistols... MADE IN CHINA, and they are asking $279.00! http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-US-U-S-C...#ht_8263wt_691 Just a glance at the photos screams JUNK... the pistol belt hooks look like they are made from a wire coat hanger... and the holster doesn't even have a "US" marking on the flap. ...but there must be someone who buys them at this price... and then PAYS $29.00 additional for shipping. There must be one born every minute, as P.T. Barnum used to say... __________________ 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..."*

02-07-2014, 02:06 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	A year or so ago I sold a MINT, unissued Boyt holster dated 1944. I mean there wasn't even fingertip oil on it and that only fetched $250.

02-07-2014, 02:14 PM	#3
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	A big give away was "10 available"