Originally Posted by turnerriver

"Guys, I love it.
You fellas get down TO it, good investigatory work.
Those old holsters, do they have spring steel sandwiched between the layers to retain the weapon?
I ask, because I make quite a few holsters, but have never got to eyeball one of these."

Yes, a piece of spring steel runs around the holster in the sewn pocket.
I would be happy to send you one to examine if you'd like. PM me if you want to examine one.
regards,
turnerriver