cgutierrez Posted October 25, 2019 Share #1 Posted October 25, 2019 Ebay seller is listing a FINK '41 dated holster. The '41 does not match the size and shape of the FINK lettering, unlike a ENGER KRESS '44 or a SEARS '42 which makes me wonder did any other maker besides BOYT make a '41 dated holster. I am not saying that the FINK 41 is not what it is purported to be, but the letter/number difference does make be somewhat suspicious. Anybody out there that could shed some light on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted October 25, 2019 Share #2 Posted October 25, 2019 The 41 looks European/German style font...not saying it is just looks that way to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted October 26, 2019 Share #3 Posted October 26, 2019 I have been collecting USGI holsters for 30+ years. I have never encountered a Fink holster with a '41 date, or any date for that matter. I suppose anything is possible, but a dated Fink M1916 holster does not seem likely to me. If that holster was presented to me, I'd take a pass on it. Regards, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgutierrez Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted October 26, 2019 Phantomfixer made a good point about the 41 lettering style. I really don't believe that this lettering was a style and size that would have found a place in this country and at this time in the U.S. military supply industry. I have been collecting WWII militaria for about 20 years now and have come to the point where I firmly believe, until proven otherwise by credible evidence, that BOYT is the ONLY M1916 holster maker to make and stamp a '41 dated holster. CG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 27, 2019 Share #5 Posted October 27, 2019 Somebody screwed up a very nice Fink Holster in the effort to screw someone else out of their dollars. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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