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12-05-2009, 12:07 PM
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Help identify this holster and determine its value
I recently purchased a PC 686 Hunter. The seller threw in a shoulder holster at no additional cost. The holster is definitely not for the Hunter. I am trying to determine what revolver model it is for and what it may be worth.
Here's what it looks like
Here's a close-up picture of the S&W marking on the holster, followed by numbers 43 and 36 (this makes me think that it is designed for models 43 and 36 revolvers)
Overall, I would rate the condition of the holster as good (on a scale of excellent/like new, very good, good, fair, poor). What do you think it is worth? I don't need it and would like to sell it.
Thanks!
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12-05-2009, 12:32 PM
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Greetings,
It is a S&W brand shoulder holster designed for a K frame. It looks like yours will hold a 6.0 inch barreled revolver. While the holster itself looks to be in good condition, the after market straps are going to kill their sale - ability (the original straps from the factory would be white cotton colored). This holster is long out of production, but I see them fairly often on flea bay. If you had the original straps, I would think $50.00 would be a good price for that holster. As is, I think maybe $20.00 - $30.00 - ymmv.
Best of luck,
Dave
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12-05-2009, 12:37 PM
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Thanks for the info, Dave. The shoulder straps on mine are beige in color (don't know why they came out that way on the picture).
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12-05-2009, 12:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KMB
Here's a close-up picture of the S&W marking on the holster, followed by numbers 43 and 36 (this makes me think that it is designed for models 43 and 36 revolvers)
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That looks like an awful lot of leather for a Model 36.
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12-05-2009, 12:50 PM
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That looks like an awful lot of leather for a Model 36.
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Yeah, I thought so as well. I'm new to revolvers but the only 36s I have seen are snubbies. This holster is definitely for a 6" revolver.
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12-05-2009, 05:25 PM
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Most of the older S&W marked leather was made by Bianchi for S&W. The straps are original. The "43" is the product code/ holster model and the "36" you see are a size code...The 3 stands for the S&W frame size K. The 6 is for the barrel length.
I have a 2 slot pancake, S&W holster that was given to me by a Federal Officer (DSS), along time ago for my 4" M19-5. It's for a 4" 19 or 66, the holster was for his 4"service revolver, he was switching to a 2 1/2" M19.
On the back of the Bianchi made, S&W marked holster reads a "B29" for the product code & a "34" for the size code,... ala K-frame, 4".
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12-05-2009, 08:56 PM
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Thanks for the explanation, Strangelittleman! At least now, I know what I have and what it was made for. Now I'll have to find an interested party to make a sale.
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12-06-2009, 02:16 AM
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Please drop me a message if you're interested in selling or trading that holster. Thanks!
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12-06-2009, 12:11 PM
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Please drop me a message if you're interested in selling or trading that holster. Thanks!
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I sent you PM. Thanks.
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12-06-2009, 01:15 PM
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Quote:
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The "43" is the product code/ holster model and the "36" you see are a size code...The 3 stands for the S&W frame size K. The 6 is for the barrel length.
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It never ceases to amaze me the good information we seem to get on this forum. Its why I joined years ago after lurking for a period. This above quote came from another new member (the data line says 12 posts.) I didn't see him join, but it looks like we've scored another member with a lot to add to our little group. Its why this is the best place on the internet.
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12-07-2009, 04:19 AM
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PM Received, reply sent, Thanks!
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I realize I'm resurrecting an ancient thread, but I just wanted to say that today I bought S&W 43 36 in great conditon. It fits my 6inch m19 very well.
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