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Old 10-11-2011, 11:13 PM
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Hey Guys.....I just recently purchased a WW2 S&W Brown Leather Pistol Holster....for the .38 Special WW2 Victory Model Pistol....and its missing the Wire Hanger on the Back to attach it to a WW2 Pistol Belt.....Ive found a Metal Hanger in my shop....actually it came off a WW1 Canteen Cover thats torn up......is there a "secret way" to get that metal hanger onto the holster.....it looks like it would have had to be put on when made.....but ive seen the hangers for sale at Military Shows ....so someone out there must know how to reattach them without tearing the holster up and losing your temper in the same timeframe....I appreciate anyone taking the time to answer.......by the way...dont have the Victory Model .38 as yet...hopefully will pick one up at November Military Show.......any and all comments are appreciated.....Hans Fischer
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Old 10-12-2011, 02:10 AM
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Do any of these photos help?

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Old 10-12-2011, 05:35 AM
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gerhard,
You're right, the hangers are installed before sewing. But they are brass and bend easier than steel. I install it by pinching one hook end to make it narrower. Then bending that side out straight, the rounded end of the pinched hook can be slid (forced) through, then restore the 90 degree bend and unpinch the hook end.
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If you bust the metal hangar, let me know: I have one I'll send you.
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Old 10-12-2011, 08:06 PM
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Hi Cyrano...Thanks for the offer.....Ive got a WW1 Canteen Cover that is in tatters....and Im going to take that hanger off and try to install it on the Smith & Wesson Holster when it comes in...should be here friday......Ive got a 1911 Holster that the hanger is crooked on......I would like to just go ahead and buy that Hanger off you and swap out the one on my.45 Holster....let me know how much and I will put the money in the mail to you.....I appreciate your offer....///..at this Novembers Military Show...Im hoping to pick up a S&W Victory Model .38.....Ive been reading about them lately and looks like one in .38 Special is what I want...maybe marked VJ which I believe is the one with safety installed..?.....You just cant beat Smith & Wesson Quality.....Thanks again....Joe Fischer
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