Determining Age of Vintage Bianchi #5B Holster

mtice · #1 11-02-2017, 07:36 AM

I am wondering if anyone can help me determine the age of this vintage black Bianchi #5B holster for the S&W Chief’s Special that I acquired. On the backside it is marked Bianchi Holster in large letters with Chief SP and the model number in smaller letters. Most of the early Bianchi holsters I have seen are marked just Bianchi with Montovia, Calif below it. I have only seen one other Bianchi marked Bianchi Holster. The thumbstrap snap is without the Bianchi star logo and the holster itself does not have the Bianchi star logo stamp either, so I know it is pre-1980’s. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you

turnerriver · #2 11-02-2017, 01:12 PM

Search for this previous thread:
Bianchi in Monrovia dates
from 11/11/16.
Regards,
turnerriver

mtice · #3 11-02-2017, 01:46 PM

Great, exactly what I was looking for. Appreciate the direction to Red’s wealth of knowledge. That info dates my Bianchi #5B holster with “Bianchi Holster” stamped on the back to the 1966-1968/69 time period. Perfect companion for my vintage Model 36 from 1966.