I'm trying to determine the approx age & "price when new" of these 2 S&W holsters which I just got a great deal on.

They appear to be somewhat older, and the quality of materials / design / craftsmanship is top notch. Both revolvers fit nicely, and the straps hold them nice and snug.

The larger one has the numbers 21 24, and the smaller has 21 62, on the back, under the S&W logo. I guess they are model numbers. I know they were probably made for a wide range of years, but maybe someone can narrow it down a little. Any help appreciated.

Josh P

I picked up one in a trade that would hold an N Frame S&W in the mid seventies. As I recall it was used but close to new looking. It was similar in style to the model Bucheimer offered for many years before.

Sorry I could not be more specific.

Bill

They are called the Blazer model and retail in 1975 was $6.50. Adjusted for inflation about $27.00 today.

Bob

This post is kinda off track, but I have an IMPORTANT P.S.A. (Public Service Announcement) that must be recognized.

I have a holster similar to yours, only it's a little newer (from the early 80's) I'm thinking. I got it from my father when he gave me his Victory model.

I went to look it over...for the simple fact that A I haven't looked at (read: fondled) my father's/mine revolver in a while and B I just bought one identical to it from one of our members here for my "new" model 36 that I should be getting today and C I just wanted to "feel" it again...it's been a long time.

Anywho...on with the P.S.A.

I for one (YMMV) have all of my weapon's serial numbers recorded on a sheet of paper. I keep one copy in my sock drawer and another copy in my locker at work. I did this serial number list about a year ago, give or take.

Upon inspection (fondling) of my father's Victory model, I noticed that I wrote down the WRONG serial number! By wrong I mean two of the numbers were backwards!

Thank God and guitar1580 for this thread! If not for this thread, who knows how long it might have been before I noticed it! Hell, I've even had the number memorized for the past 14 (+/-) months that I've had possession of this revolver. Dad gave it to me back on Christmas 2008. What if it had been stolen and I gave the reporting police officer the wrong serial number!

Anyway...check your serial numbers guys! Double check them for accuracy! You too may have got some numbers switched.

Sorry to hi-jack the thread...carry on!