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C indicates chamois leather lined and 538 is the size code for a S&W 4" model 34 Kit Gun.
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Any idea on this older Lawrence holster?

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Ash, that one likely fits a High Standard H-D Military .22 pistol. Barrel lengths for this model were 4.5" and 6.75".
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Can anybody tell me what gun my goerge Lawrence holster fits the number is 1-C 598 it also has a B stamped on it. THANK YOU!!
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This is just one piece of a HUGE pie,
The George Lawrence holster that came with my Model 36 had the following codes...after much research:

Lawrence holster code:

24 = model # (this one had belt slide and snaps)
D = black
C = chamois liner
W = white weave edge (haven't seen one since)
X = left hand

540 = for S&W Model 36 2” barrel

p.s. Gave both the holster and Model 36 to my daughter-in-law. She got rid of her Ruger LC9 in favor of the Model 36!

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New here, might I inquire as to a Lawrence Holster number 821.
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I am also looking for info on the Lawrence holster. . I know the 79 is the gun slinger. The holster is 528. The belt is 38 L 79 . Any idea what this fits as in gun size and belt size. Thanks Clint
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25 L
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A simplified 1960's George Lawrence 3-digit holster size chart from the picture by “Mountain Drew”

OCR didn't work, so I had to use OCD. Some of the picture was fuzzy, so I'll accept correction. I'm especially not sure about the R for hammer thong. (confirmed)

Updated with 3 additions from the Shooters Bible which, as noted by others, has essentially the same chart organized by firearm company.


500 = Colt I Trooper, .357 4 in
502 = Colt I .357, Python, Officer Model Match 6 in
503 = Colt New Service 5 in, S&W N Frame 5 in
S&W .357 Mag 5 in
S&W 38/44 Heavy Duty 5 in
S&W 1950 .44 Military 5 in
S&W 1926 .44 Military 5 in
504 = Colt New Service 5 ˝, S&W N Frame .45 Army 5 ˝ in
505 = Colt New Service 6 in, S&W N Frame .357 6 in
506 = Colt Single Action 4 ľ in
507 = Colt Single Action 5 ˝ in
508 = Colt Single Action 7 ˝ in
509 = Colt Single Action 12 in
510 = Colt Scout 4 ľ in
511 = Colt Scout 9 ˝ in
512 = Colt Huntsman, Challenger, Woodsman Sport 4 ˝ in
513 = Colt Huntsman, Challenger, Woodsman Target 6 in
514 = Colt Woodsman Match Target 4 ˝ in
515 = Colt Woodsman Match Target 6 in
516 = Colt .25 Auto
517 = Colt .32 .380 Auto
518 = Colt Government .45 .38 Super
519 = Colt Commander
520 = Colt D Police Positive Special, Cobra 4 in
521 = Colt D Police Positive Special, Cobra 5 in
522 = Colt D Police Positive Special 6 in
H&R 999, Iver Johnson 6 in
523 = Colt D Agent, Cobra, Detective Special 2 in
524 = Colt D Cobra, Courier 3 in
526 = Colt I Official Police 4 in, S&W K Combat 4 in
527 = Colt I Official Police 5 in
528 = Colt I Official Police 6 in, S&W K K-38 6 in
529 = S&W N .357 3 ˝ in
530 = S&W N .357, 1950 Military, Target 6 ˝ in
S&W .357 Mag 6 ˝ in
S&W 38/44 Outdoorsman 6 ˝ in
S&W 1950 .45 Target 6 ˝ in
S&W 1950 .44 Military 6 ˝ in
S&W 1926 .44 Military 6 ˝ in
S&W 1922 .44 Target 6 ˝ in
531 = S&W N .357 8 ľ in
532 = S&W N .357 4 in
S&W Highway Patrolman 4 in
S&W 38/44 Heavy Duty 4 in
S&W 1950 .44 Military 4 in
S&W 1926 .44 Military 4 in
S&W Mod. 58 4 in
533 = S&W N .44 Mag 4 in
534 = S&W N .44 Mag 6 ˝ in
535 = S&W N .44 Mag 8 3/8 in
536 = S&W J .22/32 Kit Gun 2 in
537 = S&W J .22/32 Kit Gun 3 ˝ in
538 = S&W J .22/32 Kit Gun 4 in
539 = S&W J .22/32 Kit Gun 6 in
540 = S&W J Chief Special 2 in
541 = S&W J Chief Special 3 in
542 = S&W K M&P 2 in
543 = S&W K M&P 4 in
544 = S&W K M&P 5 in
545 = S&W K M&P 6 in, H&R 939 6 in
546 = S&W J Regulation Police 4 in
549 = S&W K Combat Magnum 4 in
550 = S&W K K-38 8 3/8 in
551 = S&W .22 Auto 7 in w/o brake
552 = S&W .22 Auto 7 in w/ brake
555 = Hi Standard, Browning .22 Auto 4 ˝ in
556 = Hi Standard, Browning .22 Auto 6 ľ in
557 = Hi Standard Supermatic 4 ˝ in
558 = Hi Standard Supermatic 6 ľ in
561 = Hi Standard Sentinel 2 ˝ in
562 = Hi Standard Sentinel 3 in
563 = Hi Standard Sentinel 4 in
564 = Hi Standard Sentinel 5 in
565 = Hi Standard Sentinel 6 in
566 = Hi Standard Double 9 5 ˝ in
569 = Browning .380 Auto
570 = Browning .25 Auto
571 = Browning 9 mm Hi Power
572 = Ruger Standard Auto .22 4 ľ in
573 = Ruger Standard Auto .22 6 in
574 = Ruger Mark I .22 5 Ľ in
575 = Ruger Mark I .22 6 ˝ in
576 = Ruger .357 4 5/8 in
577 = Ruger .44 Mag 6 ˝ in
578 = Ruger .22 Ltwt or Reg. 4 ˝ in
579 = Ruger Single Six 5 ˝ in
580 = Ruger .22 Bearcat 4 in
581 = Walther PP
582 = Walther PPK
583 = Walther P38
584 = Luger 4 in
585 = Beretta .25 Bantam
586 = Beretta .22 short Minx
587 = Beretta .22 Minx 4 in
589 = Beretta .25 Jetfire 2 in
590 = Beretta .22 Plinker Jaguar 3 ˝ in
591 = Beretta .32 Puma .380 Cougar 3 ˝ in
592 = Double Derringer
593 = Replica Remington Derringer
594 = Colt Sheriff, GW Deputy 4 in
595 = H&R 900 901 922 923 622 623 2 ˝ in
Iver Johnson 55 57 2 ˝ in
596 = H&R 900 901 922 923 622 623 4 in
598 = H&R 900 901 922 923 622 623 6 in
Iver Johnson 55 57 6 in
601 = Ruger .44 Mag .30 Carbine 7 ˝ in
602 = Ruger .44 Mag 10 in
603 = Ruger .357 Mag 6 ˝ in
604 = Ruger .357 Mag 10 in
605 = Ruger Single Six 9 in
606 = Ruger Single Six 6 ˝ in
607 = S&W 9 mm Auto
608 = H&R 660 Gunfighter 5 ˝ in
611 = S&W Mdl 41 5 in
615 = Colt National Match .45
616 = H&R 929 930 732 733 2 ˝ in
617 = H&R 929 930 732 4 in
618 = H&R 929 930 6 in
619 = H&R 929 6 in
620 = S&W J Bodyguard 2 in
621 = Colt I Python 4 in
622 = S&W K Jet, Combat Magnum 6 in
624 = S&W K .22 Jet 8 3/8 in
625 = S&W Mdl 52 .38 Auto 5 in
631 = Browning Medalist
632 = Hi Standard Derringer
641 = Ruger Mk I Bull bbl 5 ˝ in
642 = S&W N .41 Mag 6 in
644 = S&W K Combat Masterpiece 2 in
645 = Colt I Python 2 ˝ in
649 = Colt D Diamondback 2 ˝ in
650 = Colt D Diamondback 4 in
651 = Herter SA Powermag
652 = Herter DA Powermag
654 = S&W K mod. 19 2 ˝ in
655 = Erma Luger .22
656 = Ruger Super Single Six 5 ˝ in
657 = Ruger Super Single Six 6 ˝ in
658 = Ruger .41 Mag Blackhawk 4 5/8 in
659 = Ruger .41 Mag Blackhawk 6 ˝ in
660 = L.A. Deputy
662 = Maverick Derringer

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Custom features on Lawrence holsters are designated by these letters. For example, 24XLB is a style 24 holster, left hand, with lacing & basket stamped.

B = Basket Stamp
F = Flower Stamp
L = Brown Lacing
W= White Lacing
S = Sight Protector
V = Pigskin Covered
X = Left hand
D = Black
C = Chamois Lining
H = Safety Strap on holster without safety strap
Z = Glove Kip lining
R = Hammer Thong on holster without hammer thong
T = Leg Thong
M = Leg Strap with buckle
Y = End Plug
N = Wool Skin Lining

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Someone can help me with a identification/ specification of an George Laurence Holster?
I presume the number 2 on the bottom is for the size of the barrel but for the rest I'm totally lost






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If anybody wants a copy of the Lawrence sizing chart I would be glad to send you 2 PDF files. It is from a 1973 Shooters Bible. Send me a PM with your email.
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Hello,
Hard to find information on these great quality leather holsters. Any idea what a 14x / 603 would fit? i believe from the 1940-1980s series based on the mark.
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Jean-Marie, I have a 20B for a 11 2. I've checked the 1945, 1948, 1952 and 1955 Shooter's Bible, but they don't have a chart. The later Shooter's Bibles only have charts with 3 numbers. Neither holster was in the 1945 or 1948 book.
I tried my Detective Special in mine. It sort of fit, but it didn't instill confidence.
Both the 20 and 22 were made for autos and revolvers.
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Hello all,
How about a Lawrence holster with 25 over 2 over 7 1/2. I would assume the barrel length is 7 1/2, but the holster is 9" tall and does not appear cut or shortened. Any ideas?
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OK, so I found the #25 is the field holster model and the #2 is group 2 consisting the S&W 38-44, M1926 & 1950 Target, Colt 1917 & New Service, Shooting Master Series. My 38-44 5" fits with room but the 1917 5 1/2" fits perfectly. It's an open bottom and the stitching is uniform and tight and leather rounded at the corner. I don't think it has been shortened. Could it be a miss-stamp?
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I have a George Lawrence holster no. 25 above the name and below is an R 6 7/8.
If anyone can tell me the gun it was built for, I'd appreciate it.
It is a loose fit for my Colt OMT.
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db is correct- the George Lawrence Co. was out of business by the mid to late 1980's. a George Lawrence catalog dated 9/1/85 does not list the 586 or 686. The Lawrence Leather Co., owned I believe by Gould & Goodrich continued the line without "George" in the name. A 1990 catalog I have for that business lists a size code of 500 for a 4" 586 or 686 & 502 for 6" versions. The 8 3/8" 686 variant is size code 831.
Now, here's where db goes Yoda on us-500 is the old GL code for the 4" Colt Trooper & .357 model & 502 is the code for the 6" Trooper, .357, Officers Model Match & the Python. db, I bow videdyour superior Gun Sense. If that was a guess, it was a great one. In all seriousness, I get asked pretty regularly if a holster will fit a full lug revolver & I haven't been able to give an accurate answer. Thanks to you, db, now I can.
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Ihave 2 Gould & Goodrich holsters and they are well made.Thank you for the info you provided.BTW they are for a686-3 6"
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just info as this is the most informative thread I have found on the Lawrence leather. model 14 gun fit 576 is perfect for a t**** 527 tracker
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Looking for some help on some numbers that don't appear in the chart...

20 over 86

Holster looks like a Challenger for a 6" S&W revolver...need to know if size 86 is a K or N frame...

Also if anyone has one, I am looking for a Lawrence preferably floral carved or basketweave belt holster for a 6" N.

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Looking for some help on some numbers that don't appear in the chart...

20 over 86

Holster looks like a Challenger for a 6" S&W revolver...need to know if size 86 is a K or N frame...

Also if anyone has one, I am looking for a Lawrence preferably floral carved or basketweave belt holster for a 6" N.

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If I'm deciphering the code correctly, 20 is the holster style and the 8 refers to Group 8, which includes K-frames (but not N-frames, which are in Group 2) both 4" and 6" in length, and the 6 refers to a 6" barrel.
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See post #3 in this thread.

Hunter and Lawrence holster fit lists

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You nailed it db....I should have added the 8 was over the 6...

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Would anyone like to take a shot at deciphering this one?



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A few years ago I happened to state in one of the threads that I was looking for a early 50s vintage 5" Pre-27. A member here contacted me stating he had a 6" for sale that was made in 1952... Now I was born in 1952 and was somewhat interested but was going to pass on it. He then stated he had a S&W Letter stating that the gun had shipped May 21, 1952...MY BIRTHDAY!!! The only question I had was "how much for the shipping". It turned out to be a nice shooter grade gun with the original numbered to the guns grips...

More interesting was where the gun had been shipped...to the George Lawrence Leather Company.... And this is why I have been looking on and off for a period GLLC holster...with no luck....

Now I would love to have a 120 Keith or a 100 Quick-Draw Flap and I even found the box to a 100 but no holster with it. Knowing these would bring a premium would have gladly settled with a Challenger which at $4.95 was less than half the price of the Keith and Quick-Draw in 1968.

So a few minutes ago I go over to GunBroker and what is there...a NEW IN BAG 120/505 for the 6" 357 MAGNUM!!

NIB GEO. LAWRENCE HOLSTER 6" LARGE FRAME D.A. !! : Gun Holsters & Gun Leather at GunBroker.com

So rather than bid and see someone else grab it for the $15.00 for the BuyNow price I just grabbed it...

..a good day...Bob

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Thanks for all the useful info on Lawrence holster codes … my question is about the codes on the belts. 79 over 22 with an M off to the side … does this mean gunslinger, 22cal, medium belt size? If I'm correct, i would assume other size codes are S, M, L, XL, etc? Does anyone have a code chart for the belts? Also, I understand the "The George Lawrence Co. Portland Oregon" no longer exists but that manufacturing was taken over by "The Lawrence Leather Company". Are they still around? Thanks.
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The Shooter's Bible #81 from 1970 has a complete Lawrence fit chart
with all the 3 number sizes up until 1970. None of the earlier sizes
like pre-WWII. The Bible can usually be found on the Bay.

CORRECTION: I said #81, but it should say #61. Sorry.
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Im looked all over the holster says 120 Lb, and m6 the belt says 50
B the 38 and 34. Wish I knew what it was worth.and what should be holstered in it. Any help would be great
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I have an authentic George Lawrence holster purchased in 1955 along with the S&W K22 that it fits perfectly. A 24S indicates a 'plain' flap holster with a sight protector sewn in. Below the Lawrence logo is an 8 above a 6. Apparently, it is for a Group 8 revolver with a 6" barrel. Indeed, the Lawrence markings are accurate for the K22.
Does anyone know what revolvers are in Group 4 with a 6 3/4 in barrel?

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I forgot to add:
The only difference between styles 25 and 24 is the number/position of the snaps. Style 25 has a single snap on the trigger strap, style 24 is style 25 with an additional snap on the belt strap (advertised at the time as aiding in removal of the holster from belt without unbuckling the belt).
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I have an authentic George Lawrence holster purchased in 1955 along with the S&W K22 that it fits perfectly. A 24S indicates a 'plain' flap holster with a sight protector sewn in. Below the Lawrence logo is an 8 above a 6. Apparently, it is for a Group 8 revolver with a 6" barrel. Indeed, the Lawrence markings are accurate for the K22.
Does anyone know what revolvers are in Group 4 with a 6 3/4 in barrel?

Thanks, everyone
I owned several George Lawrence holsters in that era. Was nice to order a holster for a particular handgun and not a one size fits all or plastic. like today? Possibly, "Turnerriver" could help identify more clearly?
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I found a neat one marked "28" up top and "566" below the logo. Anyone care to help with this one?
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28 was the model number for a belt holster with an embossed floral design. 566 was the size code for a Hi-Standard Double Nine revolver with a 5 1/2” barrel.
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Could somebody help me with this holster ?

Will it fit Colt M1911 Government year 1916 ?

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Time to resurrect the dead again! I just got from dad a Lawrence '95' over 'H R 6'. TIA
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I have a IWB Lawrence holster number 23 with 696 below it. I’ve searched all the charts I can find and come up empty. Can anyone give me an idea what it fits?
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Do you have a pic of the 23?
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I have a IWB Lawrence holster number 23 with 696 below it. I’ve searched all the charts I can find and come up empty. Can anyone give me an idea what it fits?
Asked and answered on the Gun Leather sub forum (696 is the size code for a Charter Arms 3” Bulldog .44 Spl. revolver ).
Y’all should stop in there now and then, who doesn’t like a good holster ?
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