Bucheimer and Bucheimer-Clark holster fit charts - 1953-1975 & later

Inserting this explanation in September, 2021 ---

As noted elsewhere, this is a continuing work in progress. It's gone on so long that I am in the classic position of having forgotten more than I'll ever know - or something like that. I have to look again each time I go back. Credit to the many who have contributed especially Red Nichols and John Witty. (Buy their book!!)
Craig SG-688

How to read Bucheimer and Bucheimer-Clark holster codes:

Generally the first numbers and letters stamped on the back of the holster designate the model of the holster; the numbers after the dash designate the size. Letter prefixes and suffixes indicate options, such as color - if different than brown - black , in later years Clarino [C], russet [R], lining [L], no lining , floral carving [F], basket stamping [W], left hand [LH], and a new discovery - [E] for elastic straps.
New from 1985 catalog: FBI Concealer 1 inch belt loop [F].

With a few exceptions, this is not a chart of model numbers. Too many for that. The chart is searchable for the fit number.

To find what handgun fits a holster, search only for the numbers after the dash. A few exceptions, like the Hank Sloan and Pacemaker, may not have a dash and require letters and/or numbers in addition to the numbers for the correct search result.

AND THEN -- the fit code numbers are not unique. The same number may appear with several different handguns depending upon the era and the model of holster. Inference may be required. A large holster for a handgun with a long barrel probably does not fit a Chief Special.

One other twist repeated from below:

For late Bucheimer holsters with a multi-digit system as on the FBI Concealer holsters 01-604-16. (3 inch Model 13)

The first two numbers:
01 - holster
02 - belt
03 - clubs and saps
04 - ammunition and magazine carriers

The second series = the model number

The third series = holster fit code

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Inserting this explanation in August 2020 ---

Bucheimer and Bucheimer-Clark were sister companies.

It's all very muddled, even after looking for corporate records. Red Nichols has an as-much-as-we-know summary in one of his recent blog entries.

J. M. Bucheimer Co (Frederick, Maryland)
An old line company dating to the turn of the century (that other one) as a holster company. Bucheimer ended in the late 1980's, acknowledging guesswork because of our lack of official records.

Bucheimer-Clark Corp, 6314 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 3, California.
A combination of Bucheimer and the LA based Clark holster company - dating to about 1920 - incorporated in 1959. Dissolved in 1970 when both came under the Tandy corporation. The last B-C catalog we have is dated 1978.

And then there were holsters marked Thompson, Thompson-Clark and Clark (Anaheim) using the B-C designs. Red was acquainted with Thompson as an LA company attempting inroads into the 70's police market. Then holsters from the other two have popped up recently.

Jan. 2021: Also now we've found Clark (Coachella, CA) which might explain the coach symbol!! More to come.

A company recently using the B-C name is not related to the others.

Jan. 2021: adding a 1971 Bucheimer fit chart in a pdf.
Oct. 2021: more additions; updated attached pdf.
May, 2022: added code for Colt Diamondback and updated attachments
July, 2022: added Ruger DA Security Six revolvers and Sig-Sauer 220
June, 2024: additions and corrections
December, 2024: adding some 1985 codes.

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(Start of original post, much modified, from 2012)

Never thought there would be a demand for this, but apparently there is. My catalog doesn't show a unified model number chart, so I had to construct one.

PS ...and edit... --- As noted by others, Bucheimer size markings seem to have been changed multiple times.

Multiple additions and corrections have been made since the original post. Now into ... 2024. Both Bucheimer and Bucheimer-Clark sizes are listed.
The PDF lists attached have been updated and modified.

Generally the first numbers/letters stamped on the back designate the model of the holster; the numbers after the dash designate the size. Letters indicate options such as color, lining, carving and basket stamping. Also LH for left hand...

Craig

======= Adding this to the top to make it easier to find =========

A September 2018 addition from Turnerriver.

For late Bucheimer holsters with a multi-digit system as on the FBI Concealer holsters 01-604-16.

The first two numbers:
01 - holster
02 - belt
03 - clubs and saps
04 - ammunition and magazine carriers

The second series = the model number

The third series = holster fit code

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Bucheimer & Bucheimer-Clark Holster Chart -- by make.
Basic list excluding special named models such as Federal Man.

1980's Ruger Security/Service/Speed 6 and Taurus DA revolvers added to many listings for S&W K frame size revolvers.

1 = Derringer
1 = HS Hi Standard Derringer
1 = GER Derringer, German
15 = .25 Automatics, Standard Frame Size
17 = .32 & .380 Automatics, U.S. and Foreign

2BR = Browning .25 Automatic
80 = Browning Hi Power

30 = Walther PPK/s
77 = Walther PPK/s
95 = Walther P5

2 = Colt .25 Automatic
3 = Colt .32 & .380 Automatic
4 = Colt Police Positive 4”
22 = Colt Diamondback, 2½
23 / 22-4 = Colt Diamondback 4”
42 = Colt Detective Spec., Agent, Cobra 2”
43 = Colt Detective Spec., Agent, Cobra 3”
44 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 4”
45 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 5”
46 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 6”
54 = Colt O.P. Mk. III, Metro Mk. III, Trooper 4”
56 = Colt O.P. Mk. III, Metro Mk. III, Trooper 6”
62 = Colt Python, 2½
64 = Colt Python, Trooper Mk. III 4”
66 = Colt Python, Trooper Mk. III 6”
74 = Colt Commander
75 = Colt Government Model
76 = Colt Officer Model Match 6”

11 = S&W Chief Special, Terrier, 2”
12 = S&W M&P, Combat Master 2”
13 = S&W Chief Special, Terrier 3”
14 = S&W Military & Police, Combat Master 4”
15 = S&W M&P 2" "Heavy Barrel" "New Model"
16 = S&W Military & Police, Combat Master 6”
16 = S&W M&P Mdl. 13 3" in FBI Concealer
24 = S&W .357 Magnum, Highway Patrol 3½ - 4”
25 = S&W .357 Magnum 5”
26 = S&W .357 Magnum, Highway Patrol 6”
34 = S&W K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 4”, S&W Model 19 4”
34M = S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum 4”
36 = S&W K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 6”, S&W Model 19 6”
36M = S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum 6”
52 = S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum, 2½”
53 = S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum, 4”
55 = S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum, 6”
64 = S&W Model 586; 686 4"
78 = S&W Model 59
79 = S&W Model 39
84 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 4”
85 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 5” (inferred)
86 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 6”
58 = Hi Standard Sentinel MK I, MK IV 2”
59 = Dan Wesson 11, 12 Hi Standard Sentinel MK II, MK III, 2 1/2”
60 = Dan Wesson 14, 15 Hi Standard Sentinel MK II, MK III, 4”

14RU = Ruger Service Six 4”
52RU = Ruger Security Six 2 ¾”
53RU = Ruger Security Six 4”

81 = Sig-Sauer 220 series auto pistol

83 = Beretta 84 .380
85 = Beretta 70 .32/.380
86 = Beretta 92 9 mm

90 = Steyr GB 9 mm

95 = Walther P5
96 = Sig P6, 225
97 = H&K P7


Model 9 Break Front Holster - Bucheimer/Clark

4S = Small Frame, 4”
4M = Medium Frame, 4”
5 = Large Frame, 4”
6S = Small Frame, 6”
6M = Medium Frame, 6”
7 = Large Frame, 6”


Shoulder Holster Size / Model Chart – Revolvers

151 = S&W Chief, Colt Det., Charter, 2”
152 = S&W Model 19, Colt Python 2”, 2 ½”
153 = S&W Chief, Colt Det., Charter, 3”
154 = Small, medium, large frame revolvers, 4”
156 = S&W Model 25, 28, 29, 57, 6”, 6 ½”

Shoulder Holster Size / Model Chart – Automatics

144 = Colt Commander
145 = Colt Gov’t .45
149 = S&W Model 39, 59
150 = Browning Hi Power


Single Action Revolvers

91 = Ruger .22 Magnum, 6 ½”
93 = Ruger .22 Single Six, 5 ½”
94 = Ruger .22 Bearcat
95 = Ruger .357 Blackhawk, 4 5/8”
96 = Ruger .44 Blackhawk, 6 ½”
97 = Hi Standard Double Nine, 5 ½”
98 = Colt SAA 5 1/2”
98-72 = Colt SAA, 7 ½”
99 = Colt .22 Scout, 4 ¾”


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Bucheimer & Bucheimer-Clark Holster Chart – by number
Basic list excluding special named models such as Federal Man.

1 = Derringer
1 = GER Derringer, German
1 = HS Hi Standard Derringer
2 = Colt .25 Automatic
2 BR = Browning .25 Automatic
3 = Colt .32 & .380 Automatic
4 = Colt Police Positive 4”
4S = Small Frame, 4” (Model 9 Break Front)
4M = Medium Frame, 4” (Model 9 Break Front)
5 = Large Frame, 4” (Model 9 Break Front)
6S = Small Frame, 6” (Model 9 Break Front)
6M = Medium Frame, 6” (Model 9 Break Front)
7 = Large Frame, 6” (Model 9 Break Front)
11 = S&W Chief Special, Terrier, 2”
12 = S&W M&P, Combat Master 2”
13 = S&W Chief Special, Terrier 3”
14 = S&W Military & Police, Combat Master 4”
14RU = Ruger Service Six 4”
15 = .25 Automatics, Standard Frame Size
15 = S&W M&P 2" "Heavy Barrel" "New Model"
16 = S&W Military & Police, Combat Master 6”
16 = S&W M&P Mdl. 13 3" in FBI Concealer
17 = .32 & .380 Automatics, U.S. and Foreign
22 = Colt Diamondback, 2½
23 / 22-4 = Colt Diamondback 4”
24 = S&W .357 Magnum, Highway Patrol 3½ - 4”
25 = S&W .357 Magnum 5”
26 = S&W .357 Magnum, Highway Patrol 6”
30 = Walther PPK/s
34 = S&W K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 4”, S&W Model 19 4”
34 M = S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum 4”
36 = S&W K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 6”, S&W Model 19 6”
36 M = S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum 6”
42 = Colt Detective Spec., Agent, Cobra 2”
43 = Colt Detective Spec., Agent, Cobra 3”
44 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 4”
45 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 5”
46 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 6”
52 = S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum, 2½”
52RU = Ruger Security Six 2 ¾”
53 = S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum, 4”
53RU = Ruger Security Six 4”
54 = Colt O.P. Mk. III, Metro Mk. III, Trooper 4”
55 = S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum, 6”
56 = Colt O.P. Mk. III, Metro Mk. III, Trooper 6”
58 = Hi Standard Sentinel MK I, MK IV 2”
59 = Dan Wesson 11, 12 Hi Standard Sentinel MK II, MK III, 2 1/2”
60 = Dan Wesson 14, 15 Hi Standard Sentinel MK II, MK III, 4”
62 = Colt Python, 2½
64 = Colt Python, Trooper Mk. III, S&W 586, 686 4"
66 = Colt Python, Trooper Mk. III 6”
74 = Colt Commander
75 = Colt Government Model
76 = Colt Officer Model Match 6”
77 = Walther PPK
78 = S&W Model 39/59
79 = S&W Model 39
80 = Browning Hi Power
81 = Sig Sauer 220 Series
83 = Beretta Model 84 .380
84 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 4”
84 = Beretta Model 70 .32 & .380
85 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 5” (inferred)
86 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 6”
86 = Beretta M92 9 mm
90 = Steyr GB 9 mm
91 = Ruger .22 Magnum, 6 ½”
93 = Ruger .22 Single Six, 5 ½”
94 = Ruger .22 Bearcat
95 = Ruger .357 Blackhawk, 4 5/8”
95 = Walther P5
96 = Ruger .44 Blackhawk, 6 ½”
96 = Sig P6, 225
97 = Hi Standard Double Nine, 5 ½”
97 = H&K P7
98 = Colt SAA 5 1/2”
98-72 = Colt SAA, 7 ½”
99 = Colt .22 Scout, 4 ¾”


Shoulder Holsters B/C

144 = Colt Commander
145 = Colt Gov’t .45
149 = S&W Model 39, 59
150 = Browning Hi Power
151 = S&W Chief, Colt Det., Charter, 2”
152 = S&W Model 19, Colt Python 2”, 2 ½”
153 = S&W Chief, Colt Det., Charter, 3”
154 = Small, medium, large frame revolvers, 4”
156 = S&W Model 25, 28, 29, 57, 6”, 6 ½”


Shoulder holsters Bucheimer

342 = .25 Cal Auto
500 = 2” and 2 ½” barrel revolvers
503 = 3” barrel revolvers
504 = 4” barrel revolvers
505 = 5” barrel revolvers
506 = 6” barrel revolvers
510 = 4 3/4” .22 Target Auto
511 = 6 3/4” .22 Target Auto
520 = 2” small frame revolvers
532 = .32 & .380 Cal Auto
545 = .45 & .38 Super Cal Auto



Bucheimer Western style drop loop holsters
Model prefix – size number 1-9

1 = Colt Scout, Ruger, Hi-Standard .22 4 ¾”
2 = H&R, Ruger, Hi-Standard .22 5 ½”
3 = Ruger BKH, Colt SAA 4 ¾” 5 ½”
4 = Ruger BKH, Colt SAA 7 ½”
5 = Ruger BKH .44 6 ½” 7 ½”
6 = Ruger Bearcat .22
7 = Ruger, Colt New Frontier 5 ½” 6 ½”
8 = Ruger 9 ½”
9 = Colt, Hi-Standard Buntline .22 9 ½”

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Bucheimer police uniform holsters 1960’s / 1970’s

Colt Revolvers

Official Police, Marshall
40 / 45 = 4”
50 / 55 = 5”
60 / 65 = 6”

.357 Mag., Trooper, Python
49 = 4”
59 = 5”
69 = 6”

Cobra, Police Positive Special
44 = 4”
54 = 5”
64 = 6”

S&W Revolvers

Mil. & Pol., K Series, Combat Masterpiece, Combat Magnum
[Same numbers used for Colt Revolvers in later catalogs]

25 = 2”
45 = 4”
55 = 5”
65 = 6”

.357 Magnum Model 27, Highway Patrolman Model 28
42 = 3½“, 4”
52 = 5”
62 = 6”, 6½“

.44 Magnum Model 29
61 = 6½“

Other numbers used

15 = S&W Chief Special 2”
25 = Colt Python 2 ½”
30 = Heavy Frame Magnum 2”, 2 ½”
35 = Revolvers 3”
42 = Heavy Frame Magnum 4”
45 = Colt and S&W Medium and Large Frame Revolvers 4”

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Bucheimer Concealer holster – pancake style 1970’s

C – prefix added to usual Bucheimer 2 digit code
1980’s Concealer 1-004 & First Strike 1-604 do not use C prefix.

C1 = observed S&W M&P .38 2 1/2” not documented
C11 = S&W Chief, 2”
C12 = S&W M&P, 2”
C13 = S&W Chief, 3”
C14 = S&W Mdl 10, 4”
C14RU = Ruger Service Six 4”
C15 = S&W M&P 2" "Heavy Barrel" "New Model"
C34 = S&W Mdl. 15, 4”
C52 = S&W MDL. 19, 2½”
C52RU = Ruger Security Six 2 ¾”
C53 = S&W MDL. 19, 4”
C53RU = Ruger Security Six 4”
64 = S&W MDL. 586, Python 4"
C78 = S&W MDL. 59
C79 = S&W MDL. 39
C42 = Colt Det., 2”
C43 = Colt Dt., 3”
C22 = Colt Diamondback, 2½”
C23 = Colt Diamondback, 4”
C54 = Colt O.P. MK Ill, 4”
C62 = Colt Python, 2½”
C64 = Colt Python, 4”
C74 = Colt Commander
C75 = Colt Gov’t.
C80 = Browning Hi Power
C77 = Walther PPKS
C81 = Sig Sauer 220 Series
83 = Beretta 84 .380
85 = Beretta 70 .32/.380
86 = Beretta 92 9 mm
95 = Walther P5
96 = Sig P6, 225
97 = H&K P7


01-604-16 FBI 3 inch model 13, also [F] 1" belt loop.


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Bucheimer Buc-Hide synthetic leather holsters, belts and accessories

Single digit for item with C prefix and then usual Bucheimer 2 digit code.
e.g., 3C-11 for a Buc-Hide holster fitting a S&W Chief Special


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Clark holster fit size codes (1930-1959 before Bucheimer – Clark)

Observed Clark holsters have varied but are often seen with general size markings for frame size by caliber and barrel length, such as, 002, 32 2, 38 4, 45 5 ½.

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Thompson, Thompson – Clark, and Clark, Anaheim, CA

Observed holsters display a mix of the old Clark system with Bucheimer and Bucheimer – Clark model numbers and fit codes.


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More in the following posts.

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The black box attachments are PDF's of the fit charts plus a 1971 Bucheimer fit chart. -- and the 1976 & 1985 catalog pages for the Concealer pancake style holster with patented tunnel belt loops.

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Bucheimer Fit Charts for Perfect Fit and Pacemaker holsters

More additions October, 2021

Constructed this from Turnerriver's photo post. Some of that was blurry and I found a couple of anomalies that I have changed to what seems appropriate.
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Bucheimer Perfect Fit holster chart 1956

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Plain = 3 digit number ending in 2.
Floral carved = 2 digit number with F suffix.
Add "B" prefix for black.

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COLT AUTOMATICS

102 10F = .25 cal.
112 11F = .32 or .380 cal.
122 12F = .45 GOV’T & SUPER .38
142 14F = .45 cal. 4 ¾ COMMANDER

772 77F = 4 ½ “ WOODSMAN TARGET, SPORT or CHALLENGER
782 78F = 6” WOODSMAN TARGET, SPORT or CHALLENGER
812 81F = 4 ½ “ WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET
822 82F = 6” WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET

COLT REVOLVERS

202 20F = 2” COBRA, DETECTIVE SPECIAL
442 44F = 3” COURIER
442 44F = 4” COBRA, POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL
542 54F = 5” POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL
642 64F = 6” POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL

402 40F = 4” OFFICIAL POLICE, MARSHAL
502 50F = 5” OFFICIAL POLICE, MARSHAL
602 60F = 6” OFFICIAL POLICE, MARSHAL

492 49F = 4” .357 MAGNUM, TROOPER
692 69F = 6” .357 MAGNUM, TROOPER, OFFICERS MODEL MATCH

522 52F = 5” NEW SERVICE
622 62F = 6” NEW SERVICE

432 43F = 4¼ SINGLE ACTION ARMY, FRONTIER MDL
572 57F = 5½” SINGLE ACTION ARMY, FRONTIER MDL
732 73F = 7½” SINGLE ACTION ARMY, FRONTIER MDL

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SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS

232 23F = 2” CHIEF’S SPEC. TERRIER, CENTENNIAL
232 23F = 2”.32 HAND EJECTOR
302 30F = 3¼” .32 HAND EJECTOR
482 48F = 4” .32 HAND EJECTOR

262 26F = 2” .22/.32 KIT GUN
462 46F = 4” .22/.32 KIT GUN

252 25F = 2” .38 SPEC. MILITARY & POLICE
452 45F = 4” .38 SPEC. MILITARY & POLICE
552 55F = 5” .38 SPEC. MILITARY & POLICE
652 65F = 6” .38 SPEC. MILITARY & POLICE

882 88F = 4” K22, K32, K38 MASTERPIECE
892 89F = 6” K22, K32, K38 MASTERPIECE

322 32F = 3½” .357 MAGNUM
422 42F = 4” HIGHWAY PATROLMAN
522 52F = 5” .357 MAGNUM
622 62F = 6” HIGHWAY PATROLMAN
622 62F = 6½” .357 MAGNUM
832 83F = 83/8” .357 MAGNUM

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HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON REVOLVERS

312 31F = 6” Model 999 SPORTSMAN

282 28F = 2½” 922, 632 BANTAM
682 68F = 4” 922, 632 AND CAMPER
662 66F = 6” 922, 632 AND CAMPER

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HI STANDARD AUTOMATICS

162 16F = 4½” A, HA, B, HB
172 17F = 6¼” A, HA, B, HB
182 18F = 4½” D, HE, E, HE, SPORT KING, FIELD KING, OLYMPIC, SUPERMATIC
192 19F = 6¼” D, HE, E, HE, SPORT KING, FIELD KING, OLYMPIC, SUPERMATIC
132 13F = 4½” DURAMATIC
152 15F = 6¼” DURAMATIC

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IVER JOHNSON REVOLVERS

282 28F = 2½” CADET, MODEL 68, MODEL 555
662 66F = 4” TARGET, MODEL 65, MODEL 68
682 68F = 6” TARGET, MODEL 65, MODEL 68
472 47F = 4½” SUPER SHOT, MODEL 844
672 67F = 6” SUPER SHOT, MODEL 844, ARMSWORTH, MODEL 855

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RUGER

922 92F = 4½” STANDARD AUTO
992 99F = 5” MARK I
932 93F = 6” MARK I
572 57F = SINGLE SIX

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OTHER

302 30F = 3 ½” ALL SMALL FRAME .32 CAL. REVOLVERS

912 91F = LUGER
952 95F = P-38

972 97F = BERETTA .25 CAL
982 98F = BERETTA .32 CAL

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Perfect Fit holster numbers from about 1964 & 1976:


1 = S&W Chiefs Spec., Terrier, Hand Ejector, Kit Gun 2”

2 = Colt Det. Spec., Cobra, Agent 2”
H&R 922, 929 and Bantam 2 ½”, I J 55-S, 57, 2 ½ “

3 = S&W Mil. & Pol. 2”, Colt Off. Pol. 2”

4 = Colt Pol. ***. Spec., Cobra, 4”, Courier 3”
S&W Kit Gun, Hand Ejector, Reg. Pol., 4” Chiefs Spec. 3”
H&R 922, 929, 632, Camper, 4”, I J 55, 57 4 ½”

5 = Colt Pol. Spec. 5” [Police Positive Special]

6 = Colt Pol. Spec. 6”, H&R 999, 922, 929, 632, 6”, I J 55,57, 6”

7 = Colt Off. Pol., Marshall, Trooper, .357 Mag., 4”
S&W K Series, Combat, Mil. & Pol., 4”

8 = Colt Off. Pol., 5”, S&W Mil. & Pol., 5”

9 = Colt Off. Pol., Marshall, Trooper, .357 Mag., Python, Off. Mod. Match., 6”
S&W K Series, Mil. & Pol., 6”

10 = S&W .357 Mag., Hwy. Patrol., Hvy. Duty, .44 Mag., 4”
Webley .455, 4”

11 = Colt New Service, 5 ½ “ and 6”
S&W .357 Mag., Hwy. Patrol., Hvy. Duty, .44 Mag.,
and other heavy frame revolvers, 5”, 6”, 6 ½”
Webley .455 5 ½”, S&W .41 Mag. 6” BBL.

12 = Hi Standard Sentinel 2 3/8”, 3”

13 = Hi Standard Sentinel 4”, J.C. Higgins 88, 4”

14 = Hi Standard Sentinel 6”, J.C. Higgins 88, 6”

15 = Colt Single Action Army, 4 ¾”
Ruger Single Six, Blackhawk, 4 5/8, Hi Standard Natchez, Longhorn, 4 ½”

16 = Colt Single Action Army, 5 ½”,
Ruger Single Six 5 ½” Hi Standard Double Nine, Longhorn, 5 ½”

17 = Col Single Action, 7 ½”

18 = Colt Scout, High Standard Posse

19 = Colt Scout Buntline, 9”

20 = Ruger Bear Cat

21 = Ruger Single Six 9 ½”, Blackhawk 10”, Hi Standard Longhorn 9 ½”

22 = Ruger .44 Mag., Blackhawk 6 ½”

23 = Ruger .44 Mag., Blackhawk 7 ½”

24 = Ruger .44 Mag., Blackhawk 10”

25 = Colt Buntline Special .45 Cal., 12”

26 = Foreign .25 Cal. Automatics

27 = Colt .25 Cal. Auto

28 = Colt .32, .380 Auto Walther PP Auto

29 = Colt .45, .38 Super Auto, Colt Commander

30 = Colt Woodsman, Target, Sport, Challenger, Huntsman, 4 ½”

31 = Colt Woodsman, Target, Sport, Challenger, Huntsman, 6”

32 = Colt Match Target Woodsman, 4 ½”

33 = Colt Match Target Woodsman, 6”

34 = All High Standard Automatics, 4 ½”, Whitney .22 Wolverine
Ruger Standard 4 ¾”

35 = All High Standard Automatics, 6 ¾”
Ruger Standard 6”

36 = Ruger Mark I Auto., 5 ½”

37 = Ruger Mark I Auto., 6 7/8”

38 = Luger Auto., 4”, 4 ¾”

39 = P 38

40 = S&W 9 mm Auto.

41 = Colt gold Cup Auto.

42 = S&W Model 41 Auto.

43 = Ruger .22 Mag., 8 3/8”

44 = S&W K .22 Mag., 8 3/8”

45 = S&W .357 & .44 Mag. 8 3/8”

46 = S&W Model 41 5 ½” BBL.

47 = Hi Standard Auto. 5 ½” BULL BBL.

48 = Colt Diamondback 2 ½”, S&W Combat Master 2 ½”

49 = Colt Python 2 ½”, S&W Combat Mag 2 1/2'’

50 = Walther PPK/S

51 = S&W Chief, Charter Arms 3”

53 = H&R 622, 632, 732, 922, 925, 929 2 ½”

54 = Hi Standard Sentinel MK I, MK IV 2”

55 = Dan Wesson 11, 12 Hi Standard Sentinel MK II, MK III, 2 ½”

56 = Dan Wesson 14, 15 Hi Standard Sentinel MK II, MK III, 4”

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Bucheimer Easy Off Holster chart - 1953
(Apparently a less expensive version of the Perfect Fit holster.)

B prefix for black

Revolvers

428 = H&R Bantam 21/2” barrel
430 = All small frame .32 Cal revolvers to 31/2” barrel
441 = Police Positive and other .32 & .38 Cal to 4” barrel
445 = S&W .38 Cal M&P to 4”
455 = Same to 5”
455 = Same to 6”
465 = H&R 999 6” barrel

Colt Automatic Pistols

410 = .25 Cal Automatic
411 = .32 & .380 Cal Auto
412 = .45 & .38 Super Cal Auto

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Shoulder Holster Bucheimer

342 = .25 Cal Auto
500 = 2” and 21/2” barrel
504 = 4” barrel
505 = 5” barrel
506 = 6” barrel
510 = 43/4” .22 Target Auto
511 = 63/4” .22 Target Auto
520 = 2” small frame revolvers
532 = .32 & .380 Cal Auto
545 = .45 & .38 Super Cal Auto

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1961, 1971 and 1976 Pacemaker lists combined with notations on the major differences. Most are obvious, such as Dan Wesson didn't exist in 1961 and Whitney was no longer in 1971. Close, but not quite the same as the Perfect Fit list.

1971 also has the very slightly different list for the suede lined Pacemaker. No lined Pacemaker in the 1976 catalog.


Bucheimer Pacemaker fit chart 1961 & 1971 & 1976 w/ notations

PM 1 = S&W Chiefs Spec., Terrier, Hand Ejector, Kit Gun 2”, Charter 2”

PM 1 = S&W Chiefs Spec., Terrier, Hand Ejector, Kit Gun 2”,
H&R 922, 929, Bantam 2 ½”, IJ 55, 57, 2 ½ “ (1961)

PM 2 = Colt Det. Spec., Cobra, Agent 2” (1971)
H&R 922, 929, 622, 900, 732, 733 925, Bantam 2 ½”, IJ 55, 57, 2 ½ “

PM 3 = S&W Mil. & Pol. 2”, S&W Mdl. 15 2”, Colt Off. Pol. 2”

PM 4 = Colt Pol. ***. Spec., Cobra, 4”, Courier 3”

PM 5 = S&W Kit Gun 3½”, 4”, Hand Ejector, Reg. Pol., Charter 3”
H&R 922, 732, 632, 622, 733, 900, 929, 632 4”

PM 6 = Colt Police Positive Special 5”

PM 7 = Colt O.P. 6”, S&W M&P 6”

PM 8 = H&R 999, 922, 939, 929, 632, 900, 622 6”, IJ 55,57, 6”

PM 9 = Colt Off. Pol., MKIII, Diamondback, Trooper, Marshall, 4”
S&W M&P, Combat, Combat Mag. 4”

PM 10 = S&W .357 Mag. 3½”, Hwy. Patrolman, .41 Mag., 4”,
Colt Python 4”, Dan Wesson D11 4”

PM 11 = S&W .357 Mag. 5”

PM 12 = Colt Off. Pol., 5”, S&W M&P, 5”

PM 13 = Colt Off. Pol., S&W M&P, K22, K32, K38 6”

PM 14 = Colt Off. Pol., MKIII, Diamondback, Python, Off. Mod. Match., 6”

PM 15 = S&W .357 Mag., Hwy. Patrol., .41 Mag., Combat Mag. 6”
Dan Wesson D11 6”, New Service, Webley, Hvy. Duty 6” 6 ½”

PM 16 = Hi Standard Sentinel 2 3/8”, 3”

PM 17 = Hi Standard Sentinel 4”

PM 18 = Hi Standard Sentinel 6”, H&R 999 6”

PM 19 = Colt Single Action Army, 4 ¾”, Ruger Blackhawk .356, .41 4 5/8”

PM 20 = Colt Scout 4 ½”, Hi Standard Natchez, Dakota

PM 21 = Colt Scout Buntline, 9”

PM 22 = Hi Standard Double Nine (99) 5 ½”, Hawes Western Marshal

PM 23 = Colt Single Action Army, 5 ½”, Ruger Single Six 5 ½”

PM 24 = Col Single Action 7 ½”, Ruger Blackhawk 7 ½”

PM 25 = Colt Buntline Special .45 Cal., 12”

PM 26 = Ruger Bear Cat

PM 27 = Ruger Single Six 9 ½”, Hi Standard Longhorn 9 ½”

PM 28 = Ruger Blackhawk .357, .41, .44 6 ½”

PM 29 = Colt New Frontier SAA, Ruger Blackhawk 7 ½”

PM 30 = Ruger Blackhawk 10” (1961 only)

PM 31 = Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Mag, .30 Carbine 7 ½”

PM 32 = Foreign .25 Cal. Automatics

PM 33 = Colt .25 Cal. Auto

PM 34 = Colt .32, .380 Auto, Walther PP Auto

PM 35 = Colt .45, .38 Super, Commander, Browning 9 mm

PM 36 = Colt Woodsman, Target, Sport, Challenger, Huntsman, 4 ½”

PM 37 = Colt Woodsman, Target, Sport, Challenger, Huntsman, 6”

PM 38 = Colt Match Target Woodsman, 4 ½”

PM 39 = Colt Match Target Woodsman, 6”

PM 40 = High Standard Automatics, 4 ½”, Ruger Standard 4 ¾”
Whitney Wolverine .22 Auto (1961)

PM 41 = High Standard Automatics, 6 ¾”. Ruger Standard 6”

PM 42 = Ruger Mark I Target 5 ½”

PM 43 = Ruger Mark I Target 6 7/8”

PM 44 = Stoeger Luger .22, Luger 9 mm 4 ¾”

PM 45 = Walther P 38

PM 46 = S&W 9 mm Auto.

PM 47 = Colt gold Cup Auto.

PM 48 = S&W Model 41 .22 Auto. 7 3/8”

PM 49 = S&W .357, .41, .44 Mag. 8 3/8”

PM 50 = S&W K22, K22 .22 Mag., K38 8 3/8”

PM 51 = S&W Model 41 5 ½”

PM 52 = Hi Standard Auto. 5 ½”

PM 53 = Colt Diamondback 2 ½”, S&W Combat Master. 2 ½”

PM 54 = Colt Python 2 ½”, S&W Combat Mag. 2 ½” Dan Wesson D11 2 ½”

PM 55 = Walther PPK/S

PM 56 = S&W Chief, Charter Arms 3”

PM 57 = H&R 622, 632, 732, 922, 925, 929 2 ½”

PM 58 = Hi Standard Sentinel MK I, MK IV 2”

PM 59 = Dan Wesson 11, 12 Hi Standard Sentinel MK II, MK III, 2 1/2”

PM 60 = Dan Wesson 14, 15 Hi Standard Sentinel MK II, MK III, 4”

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Bucheimer Pacemaker Suede Lined fit chart 1971

I don't trust that PML 19 is the correct number.


PML 1 = S&W Chiefs Spec., Terrier, Hand Ejector, Kit Gun 2”, Charter 2”

PML 2 = Colt Det. Spec., Cobra, Agent 2”

PML 9 = Colt Off. Pol., MKIII, Diamondback, Trooper, Marshall, 4”
S&W M&P, Combat 4”

PML 10 = S&W .357 Mag. 3½”, Hwy. Patrolman, .41 Mag., 4”,
Colt Python 4”, Dan Wesson D11 4”

PML 13 = Colt Off. Pol., S&W M&P 6”

PML 14 = Colt Off. Pol., MKIII, Diamondback, Python, Off. Mod. Match., 6”

PML 15 = S&W .357 Mag., Hwy. Patrol., .41 Mag., Combat Mag. 6”

PML 19 = Colt Scout 4 ½”, Hi Standard Double 9, Dakota, Hawes Western Marshal

PML 23 = Colt Single Action Army, 5 ½”, Ruger Single Six 5 ½”

PML 32 = Foreign .25 Cal. Automatics

PML 33 = Colt .25 Cal. Auto

PML 34 = Colt .32, .380 Auto, Walther PP Auto

PML 35 = Colt .45, .38 Super, Commander, Browning 9 mm

PML 36 = Colt Woodsman, Target, Sport, Challenger, Huntsman, 4 ½”

PML 37 = Colt Woodsman, Target, Sport, Challenger, Huntsman, 6”

PML 38 = Colt Match Target Woodsman, 4 ½”

PML 39 = Colt Match Target Woodsman, 6”

PML 40 = High Standard Automatics, 4 ½”, Ruger Standard 4 ¾”

PML 41 = High Standard Automatics, 6 ¾”. Ruger Standard 6”

PML 42 = Ruger Mark I Target 5 ½”

PML 43 = Ruger Mark I Target 6 7/8”

PML 44 = Stoeger Luger .22, Luger 9 mm 4 ¾”

PML 45 = Walther P 38

PML 46 = S&W 9 mm Auto.

PML 53 = Colt Diamondback 2 ½”, S&W Combat Master. 2 ½”

PML 54 = Colt Python 2 ½”, S&W Combat Mag. 2 1/2”
Dan Wesson D11 2 1/2”

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Attached 1971 and 1976 catalog pages for PF - Perfect Fit and PM - Pacemaker.
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Bucheimer holster size codes - Hank Sloan

edit - Photobucket links removed.

And ... We still need a chart for the Concealer variants.... answered --
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Bucheimer Concealer holster – pancake style 1970’s

C – prefix added to usual Bucheimer 2 digit code


1980's system: 2 digit type product - 3 digit model - 2 digit fit code

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Hard to believe I started this over 5 years ago. (9-- 12 years!!)

Craig

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Bucheimer Clark 1975

Mike Priwer has generously posted the catalog in an album.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/members/mikepriwer-albums-mlp9-bucheimer-clark-leather.html


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1967 - The Hank Sloan patent adjustable welt holster designed by and named for FBI agent Hank Sloan.

The Hank Sloan holster has unique size designations with observed makings being the letters HS and a number.

Bucheimer Hank Sloan holster sizes 1971

HS1 = S&W J Chief Special, Charter Arms 2”

HS2 = Colt D Det. Special, Cobra 2”

HS3 = S&W M&P, Colt OP 2”

HS4 = S&W J Chief Special, Charter Arms 3”

HS5 = Colt Detective Special 3”

HS6 = S&W N .357, Colt Python 4”

HS7 = S&W M&P, Colt OP, Colt .357 4”

HS8 = S&W M&P, Colt OP 5”

HS9 = S&W M&P, Colt OP 6”

HS10 = Colt Python, S&W .357 2 ½”


Pedantic note: A holster with the "dog ear" hammer/sight protector, BUT NOT the welt tension adjustment, is not a Hank Sloan holster.

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October, 2021 updates and revisions. Replacing ads with catalog pages.

Keeping this one.
1964 - Revolver speedloader [Same as Salinas and Feather Touch loader]


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I have some spring clip cross draw Bucheimer holsters with different
codes for fit.

Did Bucheimer discontinue that style of holster in the time period of this
very useful list?

In any case, Thank You for the post.

Thanks for the post...been trying to ID this one. Apparently it's for a 5" K-frame, but I can't find it anywhere in print. Ever see this one? And it's a lefty, if it matters. Thanks.
Bob

I have this one. Very comfortable.
I've been told it was the type the FBI issued with the 3" Model 13.

Great post SG688. Thanks

Moderators: This post should be a sticky. This information is probably available nowhere else.

Thanks for the effort SG-688.
Regards,
turnerriver

What's the story with the Towson mark on early Bucheimer holsters?

Towson, Maryland, I believe. Towson Perfect Fit holsters pre- date
Bucheimer holsters- at least I think so. Don't know if Bucheimer bought Towson or changed the name. How's that for definitive information ?
Regards,
turnerriver

1965 Final Fitting

While looking through the stack for something else, I found this one. Worth a btt, I think.


1965



...skilled craftsmen block each holster individually over an exact aluminum model of the revolver for which it is intended. Pressure applied at three critical points provides close fit.

Then ... the assured perfect fit, this time using the actual gun itself.

Someone in another thread, I forget now which one, was asking recently about a chart for Bucheimer's Concealer line of holsters. I haven't seen one yet but I've found that the two-digit number codes listed in the first post of this thread for 1975 under break front holsters correspond with the Concealer codes.

For example, I have a Concealer that's marked BCW-52. Ignoring the BCW (Black Concealer basketWeave?), if I look up number 52 on that list here, it tells me it fits a 2.5" K-frame, which mine indeed does. I've also tested this with a couple others for which I knew the fit and it seems to be correct. I assume this would also work for the Colt codes listed.

This is the set of codes I'm referring to:

11 = S&W Chief Special, Terrier, 2”
12 = S&W M&P, Combat Master 2”
13 = S&W Chief Special, Terrier 3”
14 = S&W Military & Police, Combat Master 4”
15 = .25 Automatics, Standard Frame Size
16 = S&W Military & Police, Combat Master 6”
17 = .32 & .380 Automatics, U.S. and Foreign

22-4 = Colt Diamondback 4”
22 = Colt Diamondback, 2½
24 = S&W .357 Magnum, Highway Patrol 3½ - 4”
26 = S&W .357 Magnum, Highway Patrol 6”

30 = Walther P.P.K.S.

34 = S&W K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 4”
36 = S&W K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 6”
34M = S&W Combat Magnum 4”
36M = S&W Combat Magnum 6”

42 = Colt Detective Spec., Agent, Cobra 2”
43 = Colt Detective Spec., Agent, Cobra 3”
44 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 4”
46 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 6”

52 = S&W Model 19, 2½

54 = Colt O.P. Mk. III, Metro Mk. III, Trooper 4”
56 = Colt O.P. Mk. III, Metro Mk. III, Trooper 6”

62 = Colt Python, 2½
64 = Colt Python, Trooper Mk. III 4”
66 = Colt Python, Trooper Mk. III 6”

74 = Colt Commander
75 = Colt Government Model
76 = Colt Officer Model Match 6”
78 = S&W Mdl. 59
79 = S&W Mdl. 39
80 = Browning Hi Power

84 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 4”
86 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 6”

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Thanks again to SG-688 for sharing these lists and catalog scans with us.

Thanks for posting this! I nominated it for the Notable Thread Index.

I've owned this B. C. holster for some time and didn't really know what it was for. I THOUGHT it might be an ankle holster for a Derringer, but didn't have one to try in it. Now I KNOW it's a leg holster for a Derringer!

Look at the Perfect Fit catalog page. I kinda think this is for "All Small Frame Revolvers, .32 S&W."

Jayhawk dan

My BW412S belt slide I purchased back in the early 70's.

It's still in beautiful shape and more than servicable. I think I paid around $10 brand new at Herb Phillipson's in Rome, NY. I was stationed at Griffiss AFB at the time.

SG688, again a great post. I always get a kick out of you"oldtimers" who carried black basket weave "rather than the new improved drastic plastic holsters and guns". For those that don't know, SG688 and I are long time old friends, I am actually senior to him and he and I both carried in black basket weave both S&W's and John Browning's greatest.

Bucheimer Holsters

Thank you, Just what I needed.

JGrass

SG-688 said:

Never thought there would be a demand for this, but apparently there is. My catalog doesn't show a unified model number chart, so I had to construct one.

This won't post in the same formating that I am entering, but we'll work through that.

PS --- As noted by others, Bucheimer size markings seem to have been changed multiple times. There must have been at least one other, completely different marking system than these two.

The "Perfect Fit" snap loop holster does not appear in my 1975 catalog.

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Bucheimer-Clark Holster Fit Chart 1975

1 ..... ..Derringer
1HS ....Hi Standard Derringer
1GER ..Derringer, German
2 .......Colt .25 Automatic
2BR ....Browning .25 Automatic
3 .......Colt .32 & .380 Automatic

Break Front holster:

4 .... Colt Police Positive 4”
4S .. Small Frame, 4”
4M .. Medium Frame, 4”
5 .... Large Frame, 4”
6S .. Small Frame, 6”
6M .. Medium Frame, 6”
7 .... Large Frame, 6”


11 = S&W Chief Special, Terrier, 2”
12 = S&W M&P, Combat Master 2”
13 = S&W Chief Special, Terrier 3”
14 = S&W Military & Police, Combat Master 4”
15 = .25 Automatics, Standard Frame Size
16 = S&W Military & Police, Combat Master 6”
17 = .32 & .380 Automatics, U.S. and Foreign

22-4 = Colt Diamondback 4”
22 = Colt Diamondback, 2½
24 = S&W .357 Magnum, Highway Patrol 3½ - 4”
26 = S&W .357 Magnum, Highway Patrol 6”

30 = Walther P.P.K.S.

34 = S&W K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 4”
36 = S&W K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 6”
34M = S&W Combat Magnum 4”
36M = S&W Combat Magnum 6”

42 = Colt Detective Spec., Agent, Cobra 2”
43 = Colt Detective Spec., Agent, Cobra 3”
44 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 4”
46 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 6”

52 = S&W Model 19, 2½

54 = Colt O.P. Mk. III, Metro Mk. III, Trooper 4”
56 = Colt O.P. Mk. III, Metro Mk. III, Trooper 6”

62 = Colt Python, 2½
64 = Colt Python, Trooper Mk. III 4”
66 = Colt Python, Trooper Mk. III 6”

74 = Colt Commander
75 = Colt Government Model
76 = Colt Officer Model Match 6”
78 = S&W Mdl. 59
79 = S&W Mdl. 39
80 = Browning Hi Power

84 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 4”
86 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 6”


Shoulder Holster Size/Model Chart - Revolvers

151 = S&W Chief, Colt Det., Charter, 2”
152 = S&W Mdl. 19, Colt Python, 2” 2 ½”
153 = S&W Chief, Colt Det., Charter, 3”
154 = Small, medium, large frame revolvers, 4”
156 = S&W Mdl. 25, 28, 29, 57, 6”, 6 ½”

Shoulder Holster Size/Model Chart - Automatics

144 = Colt Commander
145 = Colt Gov’t .45
149 = S&W Mdl. 39, 59
150 = Browning Hi Power

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Holster number listed by make:

2BR = Browning .25 Automatic
80 = Browning Hi Power

2 = Colt .25 Automatic
3 = Colt .32 & .380 Automatic
4 = Colt Police Positive 4”
22-4 = Colt Diamondback 4”
22 = Colt Diamondback, 2½
42 = Colt Detective Spec., Agent, Cobra 2”
43 = Colt Detective Spec., Agent, Cobra 3”
44 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 4”
46 = Colt Official Police, Marshall 6”
54 = Colt O.P. Mk. III, Metro Mk. III, Trooper 4”
56 = Colt O.P. Mk. III, Metro Mk. III, Trooper 6”
62 = Colt Python, 2½
64 = Colt Python, Trooper Mk. III 4”
66 = Colt Python, Trooper Mk. III 6”
74 = Colt Commander
75 = Colt Government Model
76 = Colt Officer Model Match 6”

11 = S&W Chief Special, Terrier, 2”
12 = S&W M&P, Combat Master 2”
13 = S&W Chief Special, Terrier 3”
14 = S&W Military & Police, Combat Master 4”
16 = S&W Military & Police, Combat Master 6”
24 = S&W .357 Magnum, Highway Patrol 3½ - 4”
26 = S&W .357 Magnum, Highway Patrol 6”
34 = S&W K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 4”
36 = S&W K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 6”
34M = S&W Combat Magnum 4”
36M = S&W Combat Magnum 6”
52 = S&W Model 19, 2½
78 = S&W Mdl. 59
79 = S&W Mdl. 39
84 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 4”
86 = S&W .41 & .44 Magnum 6”

30 = Walther PPK/s

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Nice chart but they must have changed the sizes at some point. I have a 1920 Colt Police Positive Special 32-20WCF and it fits a P-4 holster. This gun has a 5" barrel and fits fine. The 1928 Colt Police Positive .32 Colt Police CTG ( .32 S&W Long ) has the 4" barrel and has lots of space left over for the barrel. Holster is black leather.

Thank you for this post - Great info!
Do you have any idea what a B420 "Federal Man" fits?
It's the pre-1975 sewn on strap model.