Boyd, if you wish, I can post some photos of real holsters for your reference.
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GWA, if you could Id sure be appreciative mate
I've had a bit of a look around and I think im starting to learn a little but I still cant find other Pakistani copies via google unfortunately so haven't managed to make the comparisons etc etc.
I did find other reproductions that have the same belt loops but that was made in USA and brand new so I guess that configuration is not uncommon and theyre still making them worldwide... what is the era that they are copying with that configuration ?
cheers
TimComment
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First is a Paki holster attached to a stock purported to be for a Persian contract artillery. It is not Persian although it is Farsi marked in the wood. Everything shown is modern reproduction. Take note of the poorly finished leather of the holster as well as the "box stitching" on the closure strap of the holster. This type of stitching is always a dead give away of a reproduction. I know the seller of this outfit and he did not know it was a fake. A number of these Persian fakes have shown up recently on the internet.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=532588604Comment
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Real artillery holsters, note the finish of the hard shell leather as well as the closure strap stitching.Comment
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Another. Note the stock block on the back. This is the only way artillery holsters were manufactured.Comment
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Here is a unique Weimar era modified holster for belt wear with a magazine pouch.Comment
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Same holster.Comment
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Two more. Same holster.Comment
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A much more exotic holster made by Flohr in Coln in 1915. Basic features of construction are consistent.Comment
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Two more shots of the Flohr.Comment
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GWC, thanks for posting the pictures thats been very helpful. So period holsters never used 'box stitching' at all ? thats a handy hint to know ...certainkly makes things easy at a glance !
cheers, TimComment
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