Does this inglis wood holster look legit?

[kretzj]

Is the material to protect the end of the gun foam or a white fabric material?

Jon

[browningautorifle]

There shouldn't be a stamp "Made in Canada". I've seen lots back before they were worth serious money. Those still reside in collections, I'm pretty sure it's a copy. We have examples here in this forum member's collections too... Don't be paying more than the price of the pistol.

[WarPig1976]

Also, take a look at this holster. Take a look at the different colored wood insert at the hinge. Do all the "real" holsters have this insert for strength? The replicas do not have this detail as well as the one I posted.

JonAttachment 47264

Yes, the one your interested in looks legit from a materials and finish point of view.
The wood insert is a biscuit, used to reinforce against cracks. Nobody making a knock off is going to go through the trouble of milling the cut for a biscuit IMO.

$1400?? I don't blame ya for wanting to be sure,,,,

[browningautorifle]

The real ones don't have "Made in Canada" stamped on them.

[WarPig1976]

There shouldn't be a stamp "Made in Canada". I've seen lots back before they were worth serious money. Those still reside in collections, I'm pretty sure it's a copy. We have examples here in this forum member's collections too... Don't be paying more than the price of the pistol.

If it isn't real I would've got robbed..

[WarPig1976]

LoL,, while I was typing you replied which I didn't see until I replied.

There we have it "Made in Canada" stamp = FAKE
I will say whoever is making these takes pride in his work..

[browningautorifle]

At the Calgary Gun Show a couple years back, there were a number of Chinese nationals going around spending serious money on various collectables(mostly Nazi) and we expect they were going back to Mainland China for re-production...watch and shoot on this...

Problem with this little stamp we're talking about is...in a few years there'll be scads around and people will believe they're the goods...

[kretzj]

I appreciate all the inputs! The concensus from my web research is that the "made in canada" stamp was required when they were imported into the states. This is an import mark and would definately affect the collectability of an original holster.

[browningautorifle]

"made in canada" stamp was required when they were imported

Interesting...first I've ever heard of it.

[Brit plumber]

I appreciate all the inputs! The concensus from my web research is that the "made in canada" stamp was required when they were imported into the states. This is an import mark and would definately affect the collectability of an original holster.

Maybe I'm being stupid here but wouldn't they (Government body) want to see a genuine country of manufacture i.e. China for the fakes and not Canada where the Chinese would like you to believe there from. Or are you saying the originals imported need to have 'Made in Canada' marked on them?