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Holsters Makers: Hermann H. Heiser Archive
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A recent purchase from the Scott Meadows collection. This is a private purchase WW I era holster for the M 1917 .45 revolver. It has an Abercrombie and Fitch stamp and was likely made by Heiser, I’m comparing it to other Heisers I own from that era.
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Heiser presentation belt with a number of retailers stamps
I’ve owned this belt for a couple of decades. It’s a large harness buckle with a harness leather belt. The belt has a number of various stamps used by Heiser for retailers who sold Heiser’s products. A few are saddlers, half of the stamps can be found on holsters or sheaths. I have items with 8 of the different stamps.
I’m guessing that this was made up for a visiting retail buyer, company bigwig or somebody they wanted to add to their stable. I’ve never seen another, I doubt it’s the only one but it’s the only one I’ve ever seen or heard of. The White & Davis, Reising and Browning Bros. stamps were used before WW II, I would think the Randall and Keyston Bros. stamps were used up into the 1960’s.
Note the Powder River stamp on the holster was applied over the common oval Heiser stamp.
Regards,
turnerriver
I’ve owned this belt for a couple of decades. It’s a large harness buckle with a harness leather belt. The belt has a number of various stamps used by Heiser for retailers who sold Heiser’s products. A few are saddlers, half of the stamps can be found on holsters or sheaths. I have items with 8 of the different stamps.
I’m guessing that this was made up for a visiting retail buyer, company bigwig or somebody they wanted to add to their stable. I’ve never seen another, I doubt it’s the only one but it’s the only one I’ve ever seen or heard of. The White & Davis, Reising and Browning Bros. stamps were used before WW II, I would think the Randall and Keyston Bros. stamps were used up into the 1960’s.
Note the Powder River stamp on the holster was applied over the common oval Heiser stamp.
Regards,
turnerriver
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Hi John
Awesome holster, my compliments, and very very interesting advertisement belt with multi punched marks.
Here the catalog of the "The Denver Dry Goods Co The Stockmen's Store"
Nice #316 Steer Head latigo laced marked Browning Bros.
Awesome holster, my compliments, and very very interesting advertisement belt with multi punched marks.
Here the catalog of the "The Denver Dry Goods Co The Stockmen's Store"
Nice #316 Steer Head latigo laced marked Browning Bros.
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Help me out, folks. I’ve seen holsters marked “V L & A” which I know stands for Von Lengerke & Antoinne, but never seen VL&D. Are they related to each other, and are VL&D marked holsters more rare? Thanks for any info.
Larry
VL&D
F. Justus Johann Von Lengerke (April 23,1854-Oct. 7,1929) was born in Oldenburg, Germany where his father operated an Armament business. He emigrated to America in 1871 and settled in Hoboken, N.J In 1876 his father’s business in Germany went bankrupt. In 1882 Justus, in partnership with Ernst Detmold, formed the Von Lengerke & Detmold Company in New York City. Justus’ brother Oswald worked with him in the business, but in 1892 moved to Chicago where he and Charles Antoine established the firm of Von Lengerke & Antoine. In 1928, the year before Justus died, the New York firm of Abercrombie & Fitch purchased both the Von Lengerke & Detmold and Von Lengerke & Antoine businesses and discontinued the V. L.& D. name.
IMHO the VL&D holsters are worth a lot more.
F. Justus Johann Von Lengerke (April 23,1854-Oct. 7,1929) was born in Oldenburg, Germany where his father operated an Armament business. He emigrated to America in 1871 and settled in Hoboken, N.J In 1876 his father’s business in Germany went bankrupt. In 1882 Justus, in partnership with Ernst Detmold, formed the Von Lengerke & Detmold Company in New York City. Justus’ brother Oswald worked with him in the business, but in 1892 moved to Chicago where he and Charles Antoine established the firm of Von Lengerke & Antoine. In 1928, the year before Justus died, the New York firm of Abercrombie & Fitch purchased both the Von Lengerke & Detmold and Von Lengerke & Antoine businesses and discontinued the V. L.& D. name.
IMHO the VL&D holsters are worth a lot more.
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Thanks Lee. Perfect history lesson. I’ll have to keep an eye out for a VL&D holster.
Larry
I’ve owned this belt for a couple of decades. It’s a large harness buckle with a harness leather belt. The belt has a number of various stamps used by Heiser for retailers who sold Heiser’s products. A few are saddlers, half of the stamps can be found on holsters or sheaths. I have items with 8 of the different stamps.
I’m guessing that this was made up for a visiting retail buyer, company bigwig or somebody they wanted to add to their stable. I’ve never seen another, I doubt it’s the only one but it’s the only one I’ve ever seen or heard of. The White & Davis, Reising and Browning Bros. stamps were used before WW II, I would think the Randall and Keyston Bros. stamps were used up into the 1960’s.
Note the Powder River stamp on the holster was applied over the common oval Heiser stamp.
Regards,
turnerriver
John, that’s a REALLY COOL belt! Does it actually have holes like a belt…….how long and wide is it?
Larry
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Larry, the belt does have holes and is 37 1/2” long and 1 1/2” wide.
I have one or maybe two VL&D marked holsters, they are much harder to find than VL&A marked holsters.
These holsters are all Browning marked, the middle .45 auto holster
is not a Heiser and it has a different stamp.
Regards,
I have one or maybe two VL&D marked holsters, they are much harder to find than VL&A marked holsters.
These holsters are all Browning marked, the middle .45 auto holster
is not a Heiser and it has a different stamp.
Regards,
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H.H. Heiser #452-552-752
Original Double Loop Belt Holsters
Leather Lined holster
Latigo laced
No.452--- Plain Smooth Finish - pictures on post N° 122, here the link - https://smith-wessonforum.com/142084194-post122.html
No.552--- Hand Basket Stamped
No.752--- Mexican Hand Carved
for revolvers and autos
I have not found any reference to this series in the few catalogs available to me.
Photos of the 452 Plain Smooth variant to the below post N° #122.
Original Double Loop Belt Holsters
Leather Lined holster
Latigo laced
No.452--- Plain Smooth Finish - pictures on post N° 122, here the link - https://smith-wessonforum.com/142084194-post122.html
No.552--- Hand Basket Stamped
No.752--- Mexican Hand Carved
for revolvers and autos
I have not found any reference to this series in the few catalogs available to me.
Photos of the 452 Plain Smooth variant to the below post N° #122.
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H.H. Heiser #452-552-752
H.H. Heiser #452-552-752
Original Double Loop Belt Holsters
Leather Lined holster
Latigo laced
No.452--- Plain Smooth Finish - pictures on post N° 122, here the link - https://smith-wessonforum.com/142084194-post122.html
No.552--- Hand Basket Stamped
No.752--- Mexican Hand Carved
for revolvers and autos
Among the various photos of the 752 Mexican Hand Carved model I found a nice one LH marked VL&A Chicago and also one for Colt 45 auto Heiser marked, obviously.
H.H. Heiser #452-552-752
Original Double Loop Belt Holsters
Leather Lined holster
Latigo laced
No.452--- Plain Smooth Finish - pictures on post N° 122, here the link - https://smith-wessonforum.com/142084194-post122.html
No.552--- Hand Basket Stamped
No.752--- Mexican Hand Carved
for revolvers and autos
Among the various photos of the 752 Mexican Hand Carved model I found a nice one LH marked VL&A Chicago and also one for Colt 45 auto Heiser marked, obviously.
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Recent Heiser acquisition Model 434
Recently acquired a Heiser holster model 434 and wondered if it was made for a particular gun. I own other Heiser models but this one has a snap cap that has no name or initials on it. The face of the cap has many fine dots...not sure if the photos will pick that up. Appreciate any information as the when this model was produced. Thank you.
Recently acquired a Heiser holster model 434 and wondered if it was made for a particular gun. I own other Heiser models but this one has a snap cap that has no name or initials on it. The face of the cap has many fine dots...not sure if the photos will pick that up. Appreciate any information as the when this model was produced. Thank you.
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H.H. Heiser #434-534-734
Oldbird13
-Your example is of a special order holster with Chamois lining.
Note a textured brass press button, to be linked to the discussion of post #83, 84, 85, 86, 87
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141999635-post83.html
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141999684-post84.html
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141999699-post85.html
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141999853-post86.html
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141999864-post87.html
Probably prewar production.
I ask confirm to the expert members.
Attached the catalog and the same holster Plain Smooth Finish with a latigo laced option
No.434--- Plain Smooth Finish
No.534--- Hand Basket Stamped
No.734--- Mexican Hand Carved- pictures not available.
Oldbird13
-Your example is of a special order holster with Chamois lining.
Note a textured brass press button, to be linked to the discussion of post #83, 84, 85, 86, 87
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141999635-post83.html
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141999684-post84.html
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141999699-post85.html
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141999853-post86.html
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141999864-post87.html
Probably prewar production.
I ask confirm to the expert members.
Attached the catalog and the same holster Plain Smooth Finish with a latigo laced option
No.434--- Plain Smooth Finish
No.534--- Hand Basket Stamped
No.734--- Mexican Hand Carved- pictures not available.
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H.H.Heiser #1435-1535-1735
Interesting example of 1435 Plain smooth finish for Ruger 22 auto pistol
and a nice model #1535 Basket Hand Stamped.
Link to the post N° 70, 71,
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141967699-post70.html
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141967708-post71.html
Interesting example of 1435 Plain smooth finish for Ruger 22 auto pistol
and a nice model #1535 Basket Hand Stamped.
Link to the post N° 70, 71,
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141967699-post70.html
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141967708-post71.html
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H. H. Heiser 431-531-731
link to the post N° 9
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141931139-post9.html
Plain Smooth Finish #431
two special order rawhide laced
Mexican Hand Carved #731
link to the post N° 9
- https://smith-wessonforum.com/141931139-post9.html
Plain Smooth Finish #431
two special order rawhide laced
Mexican Hand Carved #731
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