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Old 05-22-2017, 05:29 PM
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I purchased this 7 1/2" Colt Officer's Model .38 a couple of years ago and it came with this holster carrier. Has anyone seen anything like this before? It's a target gun and I surmise it might be something homemade to transport the gun to the range. It has a carrying handle on top and two metal rings on back for a strap. It has a sewn in toe plug and the apron is quite stiff like the pocket holsters of the thirties. The gun dates to the mid twenties but I think the holster is newer than that. Any ideas?
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Old 05-22-2017, 07:48 PM
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I've never seen one like that or in white. The is defiantly a very unique holster.
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I have seen a similar holster but can't offer any more than that. The snap looks like an older snap. That's a great combination you've got there.
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I have to admit it looks kind of neat, but I think its more of a carry case than a holster. The rings on back may have been for attaching to a pack of some kind. Probably about as fast drawing as one of those broomhandle mauser wooden carry case. I don't think they were offically called hosters either. More for protection of the handgun than self defense. Kind of makes me think of the pics I've seen of European officers in pre WW1 days, not worried about fast shooting as there were plenty of enlisted men to do that.
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That's a really nice Colt. That is a VERY unusual holster. The color of the holster makes me think it was intended to match something like a uniform. There are certainly lower maintenance colors out there. If you learn more about it, I would like to hear about it.
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I love the Colt revolver,but i'll pass on the holster.
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I'm not much of a leatherware guy, but from the little imperfections in the stitching, I'd guess it to have been handmade. Possibly a protective piece by a target shooter/leather hobbyist ? Pretty cool at any rate !

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I think whoever made that unusual holster/pouch was thinking about
wearing it on a bandolier crossbody style. The handle carry was an
option. I've seen kinda similar pouches from Eastern European military
for carrying extra ammo & other stuff.
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I purchased this 7 1/2" Colt Officer's Model .38 a couple of years ago and it came with this holster carrier. Has anyone seen anything like this before? It's a target gun and I surmise it might be something homemade to transport the gun to the range. It has a carrying handle on top and two metal rings on back for a strap. It has a sewn in toe plug and the apron is quite stiff like the pocket holsters of the thirties. The gun dates to the mid twenties but I think the holster is newer than that. Any ideas?
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Definitely not 'home made'. It's machine sewn and the muzzle plug sewing (which is by hand normally) is quite difficult to accomplish unless one has the training. The main sewing being so fine suggests it is old. Overall the suggestion is from the Eastern School, and likely by a maker that is most accustomed to making luggage (the sewing, the fittings, that it's meant to be carried over the shoulder). Luggage maker or not, the designer was no stranger to pistols or holsters.

It could easily be as old as the pistol.
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