My grandfather passed away and in going through some of his possessions, I found the shoulder holster pictured below.

Stamped on the holster is the "Abercrombie & Fitch" logo, and the words "1774" and "Mag 6."

Anyone know anything about this holster or it's history? Or what models of S&W revolver it may have held? It is still in excellent condition like it was bought yesterday, although having walked by an Abercrombie store in the mall recently, I'm quite sure it was not...

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Totally a guess, but was it for a 6" magnum (.357, .41 or .44)? Did he have such a handgun? If you can't find anything on Google, maybe A&F have a Roy Jinks who could help you, or maybe they have an archive of old catalogs. Nice find.

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I don't suggest inquiring at the store. They would probably yell for security at the first mention of he word "gun"

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Abercrombie & Fitch is a large retail concern that for many years marketed sporting goods products, as well as maintaining a military supplies department. A&F did not (to my knowledge) manufacture anything, but purchased products from the manufacturers for marketing under the A&F trade name.

Military officers purchased uniform items, including holsters, belts, etc. from A&F for many years. However, I believe that this service tapered off after WW2.

The holster illustrated looks very much like a Georg Lawrence product, and may have been purchased by A&F from that source. It appears to be for a revolver with about a 6" barrel. It isn't possible to determine what make or model based upon the photos. I would estimate that this was manufactured in the 1960's to 1970's.

If an old A&F catalog can be found, the markings may help determine which specific revolver it was made to fit. It is also possible that the markings could indicate the Georg Lawrence catalog reference.

Either way, I think you will find significant collector interest. Knowing which revolver(s) fit correctly would help, should you decide to put it on the market.

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Oh for the good old days.. I was there in the early 60's and you could outfit yourself for an African safari there. Double rifles and Pith helmets etc.. All you needed was a wheel barrow full of money.

Perpster and Lobo: I'm not certain which revolver he carried in this holster. He had a small (but high quality) collection of pistols and long guns. They were kept in a gun safe in his office at all times. I recall as a kid the few times I caught glimpses of that safe open, and how exciting and mysterious the contents were to me. He lived in WA, and my family lived in the midwest, so we would only visit their home every other year or so.

When he passed away and my grandmother went to a home, the guns were given to my uncle (who lives locally) for safe keeping. I was given the holster by my grandma, because I asked for it since it looked neat. This was years before I went on to own my first firearm.

The holster is a beautiful piece and in immaculate condition, but unfortunately no use to me since I don't own a revolver with a 5" barrel, and I'm also left handed.

Iggy: If you would go into an A&F store today, you'd still need that wheel barrow full of money. You just wouldn't be able to buy anything nearly as cool, useful or well-made.

Bratastic007,

I've got a 5" L frame and I'm a righty (most of the time). I've got some lefty holsters if you want to trade. Rest assured I would give it a good home. If you are keeping it for sentimental reasons I fully understand.

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Perpster: I appreciate the offer, and I'd probably take you up on it, but I need to keep this for sentimental reasons. Maybe my baby boy (or girl?) will grow up to be a righty, and they can wear their great-grand-dad's holster some day.

HUA! I'm sure your grandfather would appreciate your plan for it!

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my A&F holster for the prewar colt woodsman 6.5 " was made by HH Heiser of Denver.
Has Heiser snap on the strap.



john

I thought all they sold was stuff for gay guys to wear.

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