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I found a video on u-tube. The title is The Old Timer Lacing the holster.
It's quite basic, but a place to start.
It's quite basic, but a place to start.
HOLSTER BEAUTY CONTEST?
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J. R. WEEMS
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On the subject of lacing:
Far left below, lacing in kangaroo by my friend Al at Chisholm's Trail.
2nd from left, lace is buckskin, not so good lacing by Phil.
3rd from left, intricate lacing by? Holster simply marked MEXICO.
4th from left, Lawrence lacing on the holster, since sold,
shown on the cover of my RENOWNED GUN LEATHER.
Far left below, lacing in kangaroo by my friend Al at Chisholm's Trail.
2nd from left, lace is buckskin, not so good lacing by Phil.
3rd from left, intricate lacing by? Holster simply marked MEXICO.
4th from left, Lawrence lacing on the holster, since sold,
shown on the cover of my RENOWNED GUN LEATHER.
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There is a lot of purty holsters but I can't help to notice I don't see many
signs of wear or use on them. I have a lot of Lawrence & Bianchi belts and
holsters. They are well taken care of but will not be mistaken for new. I
have had to have several repaired and stitching redone. I guess the fancy
holsters are for display. What do you actually carry your gun in?
signs of wear or use on them. I have a lot of Lawrence & Bianchi belts and
holsters. They are well taken care of but will not be mistaken for new. I
have had to have several repaired and stitching redone. I guess the fancy
holsters are for display. What do you actually carry your gun in?
Myres basketweave thumb snap holster.
I ordered this set from S.D. Myres when I was a teenager and still use it now and then.
A Lawrence holster that I carry my .41 Magnum Blackhawk in.
Regards,
turnerriver
I ordered this set from S.D. Myres when I was a teenager and still use it now and then.
A Lawrence holster that I carry my .41 Magnum Blackhawk in.
Regards,
turnerriver
J. R. WEEMS
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FIT
While this does fit, as suggested by those in the know, it just seems like a lot of holster for such a piece.
I have to agree, not much use shown on a lot of the leather here, but use doesn't have to mean abuse. Especially at the cost of good leather these days. I also have leather that showed some hard use, but after my leather cleaning session, it almost all looks pretty good. I for one don't do the kind of work that would wear on a holster and when I did, I took off my gun belt.
With all this about fitting I thought a photo was in order. Stocks on this Mdl 31 are vintage stag, acquired from a fine ember here.
While this does fit, as suggested by those in the know, it just seems like a lot of holster for such a piece.
I have to agree, not much use shown on a lot of the leather here, but use doesn't have to mean abuse. Especially at the cost of good leather these days. I also have leather that showed some hard use, but after my leather cleaning session, it almost all looks pretty good. I for one don't do the kind of work that would wear on a holster and when I did, I took off my gun belt. 
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J. R. WEEMS
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A COUPLE SD MYERS
A couple from SD myers. This one marked SD MYERS , TEX - holds a 32/20 but shows no sign of ever having a strap of any kind. ?? Vintage is unkown to me.
This one is marked SD MYERS, ELPASO TEX. Strap is a bit too long for anything I have at the moment. I considered adding a second snap but am somewhat reluctant to do so. No idea what gun it might of been made for?? Some version of a Colt perhaps??
A couple from SD myers. This one marked SD MYERS , TEX - holds a 32/20 but shows no sign of ever having a strap of any kind. ?? Vintage is unkown to me.
This one is marked SD MYERS, ELPASO TEX. Strap is a bit too long for anything I have at the moment. I considered adding a second snap but am somewhat reluctant to do so. No idea what gun it might of been made for?? Some version of a Colt perhaps??
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An El Paso Tom Threeperson for S&W N frame
A EK#5 make for 4 inch N frame by Doc Barranti
Here's another one of mine that I happen to have a decent shot of. This is an unmarked example of the Texas Ranger / Brill style which is a perfect fit for my ca. '37 HD. I got this one from turnerriver - probably 12 or 15 years ago.
Mark
P.S., You can click on the photo for a larger version.
Mark
P.S., You can click on the photo for a larger version.
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I don't know how I could overlook this one, but this thread ain't over til
it's over, so here it is. When Red Nichols re-created Tom Threeperson's
personal holster he gave me the #1 prototype. He also made, and gave
me, the ranger style belt.
Here it is with my Peacemaker replica:
it's over, so here it is. When Red Nichols re-created Tom Threeperson's
personal holster he gave me the #1 prototype. He also made, and gave
me, the ranger style belt.
Here it is with my Peacemaker replica:
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1954 S&W 3.5" pre-27 snoozing in a Charles Bluemel (El Paso TX) lined holster made for a 3.5" N-frame S&W.
I liked finding this holster as it has my initials "RB" on it. Negative for some but was a positive for me!
I liked finding this holster as it has my initials "RB" on it. Negative for some but was a positive for me!
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Smith & Wesson had relationships with both Myres and Lawrence as your ad and this one show.
Lawrence was a S&W distributor as this cutaway card shows.
Myres had a couple of pages in 1940's & '50's catalogs devoted to equipment for the .357 Magnum revolver.
Thanks for posting that advertisement.
Regards,
turnerriver
Lawrence was a S&W distributor as this cutaway card shows.
Myres had a couple of pages in 1940's & '50's catalogs devoted to equipment for the .357 Magnum revolver.
Thanks for posting that advertisement.
Regards,
turnerriver
1954 S&W 3.5" pre-27 snoozing in a Charles Bluemel (El Paso TX) lined holster made for a 3.5" N-frame S&W.
I liked finding this holster as it has my initials "RB" on it. Negative for some but was a positive for me!
Walter Rego
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Here is an interesting one I picked up at a show a few years ago. It is simply marked Faust Maker Pasadena California on the rear and 44M R. When I saw it I took an educated guess that it was made for a Ruger .44 Magnum, the original and not the Super Blackhawk and it turned out to be a perfect fit for an Old Model Blackhawk with 6.5" barrel.
The stamping pattern is unusual. It appears to be as well made as a Lawrence from the 1950's or 1960's. I have not been able to find out much about the maker, I seem to recall he was an active or retired police officer ?
The stamping pattern is unusual. It appears to be as well made as a Lawrence from the 1950's or 1960's. I have not been able to find out much about the maker, I seem to recall he was an active or retired police officer ?
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1954 S&W 3.5" pre-27 snoozing in a Charles Bluemel (El Paso TX) lined holster made for a 3.5" N-frame S&W.
I liked finding this holster as it has my initials "RB" on it. Negative for some but was a positive for me!
I won't call you a lucky b------ like Red calls me, but you are
a lucky guy to find a nice holster like this one with your initials.
What are the odds? Long shot at best.
Cocked & Locked
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Thanks! I got this holster on Ebay on 2-12-17. I was the only bidder @ $32.00 + shipping.
