Is this a fantasy artillery holster?

Aaron · 07-01-2004, 11:55 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...254340721&rd=1

George Anderson · 07-02-2004, 08:50 AM

Aaron, it's not a official German Army issue holster, but I do believe it is what the seller says it is..."authentic Artillery Luger holster". It's simply a nonstandard holster and I would bet it was made in Germany. Will wait for Jerry to make the call on that.

lugerholsterrepair · 07-02-2004, 12:48 PM

Aaron, George...This holster appears to be authentic to the period. It is made in the German style and with German methods. Notice the stitching on the closure strap, same as that found on Military holsters except for the center stitch. This little detail could be an oversight or it puts it a little later, like the Weimar period.That would be my guess.
The buckle and strap are most certainly German and appear to have good patina. The stitching is linen flax so I believe this to be a 1920-1930 Commercial Artillery.German made. A pretty desirable holster for someone who wants a commercial from this period. Nice quality too...Seems to be in tip top shape for it's age. Hope this helps, Jerry Burney

George Anderson · 07-02-2004, 02:34 PM

Jerry, I agree with you 100%. Your position is futher endorsed with the bid by a European friend.

lugerholsterrepair · 07-02-2004, 06:55 PM

George, Well, you know as much or more about these as I do....You probably have a footlocker full of them. You were testing me! Sly dog you...I noticed Paolo placed a bid. Jerry Burney

07-01-2004, 11:55 PM	#1
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Is this a fantasy artillery holster? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...254340721&rd=1

07-02-2004, 12:48 PM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Aaron, George...This holster appears to be authentic to the period. It is made in the German style and with German methods. Notice the stitching on the closure strap, same as that found on Military holsters except for the center stitch. This little detail could be an oversight or it puts it a little later, like the Weimar period.That would be my guess. The buckle and strap are most certainly German and appear to have good patina. The stitching is linen flax so I believe this to be a 1920-1930 Commercial Artillery.German made. A pretty desirable holster for someone who wants a commercial from this period. Nice quality too...Seems to be in tip top shape for it's age. Hope this helps, Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 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."

07-02-2004, 06:55 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	George, Well, you know as much or more about these as I do....You probably have a footlocker full of them. You were testing me! Sly dog you...I noticed Paolo placed a bid. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 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."

07-02-2004, 08:50 AM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	Aaron, it's not a official German Army issue holster, but I do believe it is what the seller says it is..."authentic Artillery Luger holster". It's simply a nonstandard holster and I would bet it was made in Germany. Will wait for Jerry to make the call on that.

07-02-2004, 02:34 PM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	Jerry, I agree with you 100%. Your position is futher endorsed with the bid by a European friend.