Luger Artillery holster , for review

[Boyd 9211]

Hi Guy's

What can you tell me about this holster and stock ??
Is it original ??
thanks in advance

[GWA]

The holster is a Pakistani reproduction. The stock appears to be original. Is there an acceptance stamp just beneath the upper leather strap?

[Boyd 9211]

Hi GWA, thanks for your reply.... I have had two others message me and say that the holster looks to be post WW1 between 1920 and the 1930's ... what are the indicators that make you say Pakistani reproduction ? I know nothing about this type of thing really but really would like to learn. The holster I do not yet own (was hoping to but not if it is reproduction).
I already own the stock and will take a look at it tonight when I get home to see if there are any stamps under the leather that I missed.
many thanks
Tim

[nickn]

Looks to be a Pakistani copy from the leather ,stitching and loop configuration
When you get it a good sniff will tell you straight away musty tobacco old leather
Old goat Pakistani

[GWA]

Hi GWA, thanks for your reply.... I have had two others message me and say that the holster looks to be post WW1 between 1920 and the 1930's ... what are the indicators that make you say Pakistani reproduction ? I know nothing about this type of thing really but really would like to learn. The holster I do not yet own (was hoping to but not if it is reproduction).
I already own the stock and will take a look at it tonight when I get home to see if there are any stamps under the leather that I missed.
many thanks
Tim

Quality of the leather, attachments on the back and stitching are all indicative of Pakistani production. It was made in the 1970's or later.

[Boyd 9211]

thanks guys, I guess ill pass on it then at least I purchased the right thing (the stock) .... out of interest though what would be a fair price for it being reproduction ? cheers, Tim

[nickn]

$30 Ish

[Boyd 9211]

ouch ! Ill not try to negotiate a price with him then ...the asking price is too far off hed be mortified.

[nickn]

How much was he asking?

[Boyd 9211]

hundreds so $30 would be a slap in the face for him and im not going there

[nickn]

Does he know it's a Pakistani copy?
There are some quality repros out there that can be had for around $100
Or try and find an original $400-800

[nickn]

Does he know it's a Pakistani copy?
There are some quality repros out there that can be had for around $100
Or try and find an original $400-800

[Boyd 9211]

No he believes it to be an original item and with where it came from I tend to believe him however I have zero experience in this area (commonwealth items being my thing normally). Are there any examples of known Pakistani fakes so I can take a look at them ?

[nickn]

Perhaps a goggle search?
But believe us it's a copy
The leather is the wrong type the stitching is not something that would have left a German factory and the belt loops are wrong
And I wasn't really joking about the smell
Ww1 German leather was oak tanned God knows what the pakistani's used but it has a very distinct smell

[Boyd 9211]

Gotcha, will have a hunt around on google and see what I can find.
Its not a matter of not believeing you its a matter of my educating myself so I can identify with accuracy for myself and not have to rely on the knowledge of others all the time thanks for your help