Late Phosphate Radom P.35 Rig 2/K1275
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Mike2994
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Absolutely, that’s why I post here. I always like people to check to make sure I am not making mistakes by buying ”wrong” guns.
My opinion is the holster is original, but I always want my opinion checked. As Mike said the holes under the belt loops are indicator marks. Along with that if the indicator marks were indeed vacant stitch holes they would should deformation from being stitched and having the stitching held in there for years, these ones do not.
I appreciate Northyuma for adding his thoughts as it sparked a debate and made me look at the holster again with a more discerning eye.
That’s always a good thing
Thats a Beauty , these are my favorite WWII Pistol .
Northyuma
Junior Member
His is restitched too. That’s why it’s not selling. The stitching isn’t even very good on his. While I don’t consider myself the definitive source, with close to 100 Radoms in my collection, all with holsters, and not one of them with these holes, I’d say that I have a very good knowledge and base to judge from. however, it’s just one collectors opinion.
Mike2994
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Here’s another from this same maker but a bit later, note the locator marks. Post #12
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I just looked, I have one from this maker and it also has the locator holes. If you collect leather this is one of the things you look for in determining authenticity, it’s one of the techniques used back then. But everyone is entitled to his opinion. (Poor photo but if needed I’ll retake it)
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Are the grips stamped/marked in any way?Three of the same maker with the same holes. I would say that settles the issue. That, or some random guy is going around restitching holsters from just the maker and spreading them around the world.
Regarding the holster stitching, could it be it might look a bit off because the thread was cleaned? Compare the stitching on the mag pouch, base of the leather plug at the holster's toe and that securing the sides together/rear belt loops. One can see a degree of polish, etc. on the mag pouch stitching (not cleaned). White cotton stitch on the leather plug is like new due to overall holster condition and it's location (don't think I would want to try and restitch it, either!). Lastly, examine the remaining side and belt loop stitching.... thoughts?
