I PURCHASED THIS ITEM TO CARRY A REPLICA P-08 LUGER AIR PISTOL WHILE CANOE CAMPING. I AM TIRED OF HAVING MY GEAR TRASHED BY RATS AND 'COONS. IT WAS A PERFECT FIT. IT WAS DEFINITELY OVER-KILL FOR AN AIR GUN, CUT I COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING ELSE THAT WOULD WORK, AND I DIDN'T WANT TO LUG AROUND THE PLASTIC BOX IT CAME IN. NOW, WITH TWO RAT TRAPS AND THE HOLSTERED AIR GUN, I AM READY FOR BUSINESS. THE HOLSTER IS VERY WELL MADE, USING A EXCELLENT QUALITY OF LEATHER. I HAVE NEVER SEEN AN ORIGINAL, BUT I AM SURE THIS REPRODUCTION WOULD DO IT JUSTICE. IT IS WELL WORTH THE COST!