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

Ranxerox · Sep 19, 2018

Hi everybody,

I found this thread searchin' in google for "Bucheimer BHS-7", this guy here

(the gun in it is just a test, I don't believe it is the gun the holster is made for).

A real gold mine of information here, but by using ctrl + F in this thread I had no hits. I buy and sell old holsters for hobby, and it is always helpful for collectors/buyers whe I can state exactly the suitability of my items. Anyone know something about this one?

turnerriver · Sep 19, 2018

That’s a Bucheimer made Hank Sloan model holster. Size 7 is for 4” medium frame revolvers such as the S&W Combat Masterpiece revolvers. The catalog lists the size as follows:
HS7 = S&W M&P, Colt OP, Colt .357 4”
The screw adjusts the welt and consequently the tension.
Regards,
turnerriver

Ranxerox · Sep 19, 2018

THX Turnerriver for the very valuable information!

crazyphil · Sep 19, 2018

Thank you all who have contributed to Bucheimer's fit charts.
It has enabled me to find the perfect fit for this Bucheimer-Clark
Patrolman rig. The rig is 37A-34-72W (So the size is 34)
The perfect fit is K38 "Masterpiece". My model 67 Masterpiece is
shown.

Click on the image once or twice if you would like to enlarge.

SG-688 · Sep 24, 2018

From another thread in regards to the late Bucheimer system with numbers and dashes, such as 01-106-16.

turnerriver said:
...

I found the requested holster in a 1985-6 Bucheimer catalog ... A quick scan of the price list leads me to believe that --

01 means it’s a holster. Belts are 02, clubs and saps are 03, cartridge and clip carriers are 04

The next number is the holster type ...

The last number is listed as the model number but is really the size code...

Bucheimer had 102 years to figure this system out according to the catalog cover “Since 1884”.
Regards,
turnerriver

SG-688 · Nov 7, 2018

With the permission of the owner, a new to me Bucheimer flap holster marked in the 1980's digit and dash style 01 - 939 - 90 LH.

A model 939 holster for a fit code #90 pistol, which from the molding would appear to be a Steyr GB. LH for left hand.

Presumably a USA made stainless Rogak would also fit.

One in natural brown and one in black have just popped up for auction.

Updated the master list with #90 = Steyr.

Jstall · Feb 2, 2019

Does anyone have any information on the Concealer C53. Thank You.

SG-688 · Feb 2, 2019

See post #52

Information on the Concealer is incomplete. -- update 53 = S&W Model 19 4 inch barrel.

1976 patent by Earl Clark, son of Ed Clark -- as in Bucheimer-Clark. Without looking, my recollection the patented feature is the tunnel belt loop.

The information in the Holstory book by Red Nichols and John Witty raised my esteem for both father and son several notches.

Holsters can be found with the usual Bucheimer code markings - such as BC-11 for a J frame - or later with the 3 segment code explained by Turnerriver.

The first two digits denote the type of product.

01 = holsters
02 = belts
03 = clubs and saps
04 = ammunition and magazine carriers

The second series of digits indicate the holster model.

The third series of digits indicate the holster size code.

crazyphil · Feb 3, 2019

turnerriver said:
This is a folded one page insert from a Bucheimer 1961 catalog detailing the Pacemaker line of holsters. The fit chart is on the back. The catalog was in an inventory I bought of Evaluators Ltd. material.
Regards,
turnerriver

Thanks for this chart John. It gave me confirmation that
my Pacemaker (size 9) is made for S&W Combat Magnum,
among others. And I was able to sell it in the classifieds.

DevilDog72 · Feb 5, 2019

as for the Concealer holsters I have a BCW 76. My Commander sized 1911 fits perfectly.

Ranxerox · Feb 6, 2019

Hi Guys,

I have another couple of questions for the experts here, maybe someone can help me out.

I recently bought this one here

My S&W 36 fits pretty well in it, although I suspect there's some room left for a Colt DS, too. But I'd like to know something more about it (since I will resell it), for instance, how is it supposed to be carried? Is it a pocket holster or what?

Thanks in advance as usual for your valuable help

Ronald_55 · Feb 6, 2019

Ranxerox said:
Hi Guys,

I have another couple of questions for the experts here, maybe someone can help me out.

I recently bought this one here

My S&W 36 fits pretty well in it, although I suspect there's some room left for a Colt DS, too. But I'd like to know something more about it (since I will resell it), for instance, how is it supposed to be carried? Is it a pocket holster or what?

Thanks in advance as usual for your valuable help

I am not an expert, but the strap looks to snap down like a beltloop.

Ranxerox · Feb 6, 2019

Ronald_55 said:
I am not an expert, but the strap looks to snap down like a beltloop.

But in this case the holster would be for left handed?

DevilDog72 · Feb 7, 2019

That is a paddle holster. The screw in the pic is a tention screw.

Ranxerox · Feb 7, 2019

DevilDog72 said:
That is a paddle holster. The screw in the pic is a tention screw.

Think you mean "tension", I knew that, but as a paddle holster it looks as a holster for left handers or do I miss something?

SG-688 · Feb 7, 2019

Catalog picture of S&W model B35 paddle holster that is virtually identical to the Bucheimer. Several makers had "boot heel" paddle holsters that are worn with the paddle inside the belt rather than inside the pants.

turnerriver said:
...
1973 S&W holster catalog
Regards,
turnerriver

Ranxerox · Feb 8, 2019

SG-688 said:
Catalog picture of S&W model B35 paddle holster that is virtually identical to the Bucheimer. Several makers had "boot heel" paddle holsters that are worn with the paddle inside the belt rather than inside the pants.

Thank you! Is mine a left handed or not?

turnerriver · Feb 8, 2019

Ranxerox said:
Thank you! Is mine a left handed or not?

It is- note the small LH stamped on the rear. Some makers identified left hand holsters, Lawrence stamped them with the letter X.
Regards,
turnerriver

Ranxerox · Feb 8, 2019

turnerriver said:
It is- note the small LH stamped on the rear. Some makers identified left hand holsters, Lawrence stamped them with the letter X.
Regards,
turnerriver

Thank you!

Ranxerox · Feb 14, 2019

Hi everybody,

here I am again with one more question, this time I stumbled on this tiny little guy here

which does't fit even the small blank pistol on the pics. It has a coding on the belt strap:

here the approximate size:

I scrolled up and down the whole thread here and could not find it. Someone told me it could be for the FN baby, this little thing here

anyone know more?

Thanks in advance as usual!

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