mawkie
C&R Whisperer
-So many times I run across a nice accessory at a great price and can't say no. In this latest case it was a lot of holsters that included a very clean Japanese holster for an import like a FN, Mauser or Colt. Snagged it for a great price and then put it into storage to wait for the right pistol.
-A year later I'm surprised to see a Japanese arsenal modified FN 1910, identical to the one I found years ago. Very uncommon, enough that Tony Vanderlinden asked to use a photo of it for his latest edition of his seminal FN pistol book. Over time I've only seen three in all, including mine. So when another pops up in a Southwest auction I'm all in. Condition was a bit rough, it sported a zinc parkerized refinish. Initially I thought it might be post war but not so sure after it arrived yesterday and I had a chance to examine it in person. That finish is very old and might be arsenal performed. One thing's for sure, all of these Japanese examples I've seen have all had rough lives, none are safe queens.
-Was able to grab it on the cheap as I'm sure the rough finish turned most away and I'm OK with that. Actually looks better in person than it did in the catalog photos.
-The FN fits the holster perfectly so mission accomplished to find the right pistol.
-A year later I'm surprised to see a Japanese arsenal modified FN 1910, identical to the one I found years ago. Very uncommon, enough that Tony Vanderlinden asked to use a photo of it for his latest edition of his seminal FN pistol book. Over time I've only seen three in all, including mine. So when another pops up in a Southwest auction I'm all in. Condition was a bit rough, it sported a zinc parkerized refinish. Initially I thought it might be post war but not so sure after it arrived yesterday and I had a chance to examine it in person. That finish is very old and might be arsenal performed. One thing's for sure, all of these Japanese examples I've seen have all had rough lives, none are safe queens.
-Was able to grab it on the cheap as I'm sure the rough finish turned most away and I'm OK with that. Actually looks better in person than it did in the catalog photos.
-The FN fits the holster perfectly so mission accomplished to find the right pistol.