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Old 05-29-2018, 07:03 AM
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I picked up this Mika pocket holster used (I'm at least the 3rd owner) and for the life of me can't make out his handwriting. I think he should have been a Doctor, instead of a cop/holster maker!

It fits a late production Detective Special really well, but I don't think that's what it says? What looks like an "RC" is on another holster he made for me and it also has a round bottom. Does that stand for round cut? My other Mika's are black, but this one is brown.

I could always send an email to Bob with the photo, but I'd rather not bother him. Any guesses????

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Haha, I can barely translate the ones I buy from him - because I know what he writes on there. You on the other hand, may have to call him!
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It kind of looks like " Hugs and kisses. Love always"

Sorry, I can't make out one word of it.
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Mika personalizes the holster with the persons name who originally ordered the holster and then he signs the holster...
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Old 05-30-2018, 08:20 AM
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Mika personalizes the holster with the persons name who originally ordered the holster and then he signs the holster...
Yes he does, but that's on the opposite interior side and I can make that out!
"Made by R Mika for Robert ******"
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Something RC (round cut) D-frame (that would be the DS you say fits well)?
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Something RC (round cut) D-frame (that would be the DS you say fits well)?
Thanks Tom!
You're seeing "D-frame" and I was thinking that said "chestnut"!
The "something" looks like "LMK2" to me, but L could be a C or a U or a V... or not!

I didn't want to bother Bob, but I sent him a message this morning and linked to this thread. I'll update if he has time to get back to me.
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Actually, it looks like "Dry frame" to me but that makes no sense, so I went with D-frame.

Now that you mention chestnut, however, that could be it, the color of the holster.
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It says, “Like my cheeseburger.”

Hmm.
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I heard back from Robert Mika.

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Glad I use to type my police reports. It looks like a holster for the Detective special. The printing, rc means round cut.
Other than that probably need a handwriting expert. Is the holster working for you?
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Even he can’t read his handwriting!!!
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