eBay Holster ~ Real or Repro?

Jerry L. · 08-24-2006, 06:16 PM

There's a holster up for auction on eBay right now and I just wondered if anyone has an opinion as to whether or not it's the real thing or a repro?

See eBay Item# 130019101798 for more pics. The link below shows a photo of the WaA #.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload...0019101798.jpg

Thanks,

Jerry L.

lugerholsterrepair · 08-24-2006, 07:53 PM

Jerry,
Could be dead wrong, but I think I'm dead right.

About what, the WaA? What are you asking about?

Jerry Burney

Pete Ebbink · 08-24-2006, 09:41 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0%3D%26fvi%3D1

Edward Tinker · 08-24-2006, 10:06 PM

It is just that when folks leave the question vauge, you could be asking lots of things. It is just easier on folks if we're fairly direct and come right out and ask.

Ed

Ron Smith · 08-24-2006, 10:29 PM

WaA 101 was assigned to Ernst Kurz Stuttgart in 1937. And to Ehrhardt und Kirsten Leipzig from 1938 to 1940.

Jerry L. · 08-24-2006, 10:47 PM

Ron,

I guess that explains the initials, E.K.St. Ernst Kurz was making Flaregun holsters in 1937. It doesn't say what Ehrhardt und Kirsten were making between 1938 & 1940. The holster is dated 1940.

I just thought the WaA101 looked too perfect and too recent, that's what made me question the holster's authenticity in the first place. I guess I moved too quick.

Thanks,

Jerry L.

lugerholsterrepair · 08-25-2006, 11:52 AM

Jerry, Always smart to be cautious. There are many markers that scream fake on eBay holsters but this holster is genuine to be sure. Sorry for the confusion..Jerry Burney

Jerry L. · 08-25-2006, 03:18 PM

Jerry,

It just looked too good to be true, but then it is a very nice holster. So used to seeing a lot of the same makers over and over again that when I see very different makers name or initials in such crisp form like this one it messes my mind up.

Thanks for letting me know,

Jerry

Mike B · 08-26-2006, 06:50 PM

Anyone notice the hit counter; over 6000 hits. When I get 200 hits on an item, I am doing great.

Mike

Edward Tinker · 08-26-2006, 07:39 PM

I agree Mike, although it matters if it is individual page hits or per person hits.

I always do / did per person, which would really be per IP hits, so 200 hits is probably what, 150-180 individuals. 6000 page hits is 300 normal guys checking and 74 guys with shakey, trembeling hands, or the seller nervously checking 100 times each day

Ed

lugerholsterrepair · 08-26-2006, 11:41 PM

I would guess You can start counters at whatever # you like. Perhaps this one started at 5500. Jerry Burney

08-24-2006, 06:16 PM	#1
Jerry L. User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	eBay Holster ~ Real or Repro? There's a holster up for auction on eBay right now and I just wondered if anyone has an opinion as to whether or not it's the real thing or a repro? See eBay Item# 130019101798 for more pics. The link below shows a photo of the WaA #. http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload...0019101798.jpg Thanks, Jerry L.

08-24-2006, 07:53 PM	#2
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	Jerry, Could be dead wrong, but I think I'm dead right. About what, the WaA? What are you asking about? 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."

08-24-2006, 10:06 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	It is just that when folks leave the question vauge, you could be asking lots of things. It is just easier on folks if we're fairly direct and come right out and ask. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-24-2006, 10:29 PM	#5
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	WaA 101 was assigned to Ernst Kurz Stuttgart in 1937. And to Ehrhardt und Kirsten Leipzig from 1938 to 1940. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-25-2006, 11:52 AM	#7
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	Jerry, Always smart to be cautious. There are many markers that scream fake on eBay holsters but this holster is genuine to be sure. Sorry for the confusion..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."

08-24-2006, 09:41 PM	#3
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0%3D%26fvi%3D1

08-24-2006, 10:47 PM	#6
Jerry L. User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ron, I guess that explains the initials, E.K.St. Ernst Kurz was making Flaregun holsters in 1937. It doesn't say what Ehrhardt und Kirsten were making between 1938 & 1940. The holster is dated 1940. I just thought the WaA101 looked too perfect and too recent, that's what made me question the holster's authenticity in the first place. I guess I moved too quick. Thanks, Jerry L.

08-25-2006, 03:18 PM	#8
Jerry L. User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jerry, It just looked too good to be true, but then it is a very nice holster. So used to seeing a lot of the same makers over and over again that when I see very different makers name or initials in such crisp form like this one it messes my mind up. Thanks for letting me know, Jerry

08-26-2006, 06:50 PM	#9
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Anyone notice the hit counter; over 6000 hits. When I get 200 hits on an item, I am doing great. Mike

08-26-2006, 07:39 PM	#10
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	I agree Mike, although it matters if it is individual page hits or per person hits. I always do / did per person, which would really be per IP hits, so 200 hits is probably what, 150-180 individuals. 6000 page hits is 300 normal guys checking and 74 guys with shakey, trembeling hands, or the seller nervously checking 100 times each day Ed

08-26-2006, 11:41 PM	#11
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	I would guess You can start counters at whatever # you like. Perhaps this one started at 5500. 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."