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Originally Posted by Arisaka99
Hi again folks. New to me pre-Victory S&W M&P, 6” barrel, Canadian C-arrow proofed, SN 735384 in original blue. ... This makes it a ‘41 Canadian contract surplussed later from England? What size holster fits the 6” barrel? Any additional info deeply appreciated. Thanks!
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Yes, correct. Your revolver likely shipped to Canada in February, 1941.
As for the holsters used by the Canadians the standard P-37 pattern was first used for the 6" guns. This created a poor fit resulting in occasional placement of a strap that would allow the flap to be closed. Again, this halfway measure was unsatisfactory.
Finally, a larger web holster generally similar to the P-37 pattern but with a curved flap was adopted. It would carry the 6" guns as well as the large frame .455 guns that were still in occasional use by some Canadian soldiers. A photo of the latter holster made in 1943 in Canada is shown below, along with the accompanying ammunition case.
I hope this answers your questions.
Regards,
Charlie