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Old 08-29-2017, 02:06 PM
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Default 3 1/2" N-frame Holster...Bluemel

Several months ago I found a vintage holster made specifically for a S&W N-frame 3 1/2" .357.

Holster was made by Charles Bluemel in El Paso TX.

What made it not to appealing to others but great for me is the holster had my initials "RB" on it.

Good enuff for my finish worn 1954 .357





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Old 08-29-2017, 02:09 PM
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Well Dang, That's Finer Than Frog Hair!
Good thing your momma named you "R" I reckon.
What a Beaut! You done good. You done Real Good!

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Old 08-29-2017, 02:12 PM
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looks nice, and only slight wear.
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Old 08-29-2017, 02:41 PM
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Nice holster, but I like the stags even better.
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Old 08-29-2017, 02:45 PM
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Very nice find ! Super grips too by the way!
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Old 08-29-2017, 04:59 PM
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What a coincidental stroke of good luck.
That is a fine holster and gun. Looks great.
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I don't see many Bluemel holsters and don't recall seeing a lined one. I buy holsters with initials because they are usually good deals but I have yet to find one with my initials.
As you already know that's a very popular sized holster.
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Thanks for the comments folks!
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That's a nice pair. Here is the only Bluemel holster I own.



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Old 08-30-2017, 04:13 PM
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Very nice holster and Colt
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