Original luger holster?

[Franz20]

Hello,

I have an original P08 luger that came with this holster. The previous owner claimed this is the original.

It has "EGLUNERG Mbh"
Then "Lautzen 1941" followed by a waffenampt. It also has the P08 stamp to the right of the straps.

The threading on top of the holster is a yellow/brown color, in comparison to the rest of the white threading.

I am just hoping someone could confirm as to whether this is original or reproduction.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...6/IMG_1171.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...6/IMG_1169.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...6/IMG_1167.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...6/IMG_1166.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...IMG_1164-1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...IMG_1163-1.jpg


http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...IMG_1161-2.jpg



Thank you

Frank

[Wagriff]

This holster looks like it is brand new. Either it was unissued or handled very sparingly, or else it is a reproduction. I cannot see any indication that it ever had a pistol in it or has ever been on a belt. I would lean toward it being a reproduction-although a very Nice one.

[Franz20]

Anyone else?

I'd like to sell it or use it...but not if I don't know for sure if its original.

Frank

[zwerge]

The holster was made by E.G. Leuner GmbH, Bautzen,Humboldstrasse in 1941,in operation from 1939-1943,also used code bla....Pete.

[zwerge]

I just found that Sarco inc. sells repros with those markings for $34.50.

[Walkwolf]

It does look a bit too new to be original, and one would expect
to see a little deeper stamping........

[Bochmann]

I just found that Sarco inc. sells repros with those markings for $34.50.

Well spotted zwerge, I am not a fan of copies but those holsters look good, and with a bit of wear will look even better.
I am pretty sure that the stitching would glow under a black light as most of this heavy duty thread is coated and has added nylon or the like, to add strength.

[zwerge]

Actually,all you have to do is smell it,if it smells like new leather then it wasn`t made in 1941!

[Franz20]

Actually it smells terrible...like...like ripe a$$. Thanks everyone for the help!

Frank