Alamo Holsters

Mblhopo · #1 11-15-2019, 10:42 PM

Does anyone have any information and or history on Alamo leather goods co. San Antonio, Tex.....Thanks...……………………………………...M*

THE PILGRIM · #2 11-15-2019, 11:50 PM

A while back When I posted this holster,
I was told it was probably an Alamo.
It is not marked that I can find.
I bought it long ago from a Miss Gun Dealer who made yearly buying trips to San Antonio and often to the border.
This is the same guy who was the B17 Gunner who had pneumonia and missed the Ball Bearing raids.

crazyphil · #3 11-16-2019, 01:18 AM

Here is an Alamo that I had. I sold it, but kept a picture. The rolled
pigskin lining was kind of a signature for the vintage Alamo holsters.
The maker mark was stamped on the belt loop with ink, and I have seen
several where the mark had worn away. There are others using the name
now, but I don't think the original Alamo holster has been made since
the 1960s or 1970s.

andy52 · #4 11-16-2019, 09:00 AM

Here's a Alamo I bought recently it's marked in ink on the back side of the belt loop as a model 19 6 inch.

turnerriver · #5 11-16-2019, 11:01 AM

I don’t know much about them other than that they were prolific and usually lined their holsters with cream colored leather with a rolled edge. I believe Kirkpatrick is currently making similar holsters.
This example was on eBay for $25, I bought it because it wasn’t a typical Alamo holster and it is inked K-22 and S&W M&P 6”. It is a decent medium weight leather field holster with a forward cant and a full sewn welt.
Regards,
turnerriver

Walter Rego · #6 11-16-2019, 09:06 PM

I bought this holster several years ago. It is completely unmarked. It looks a lot like the one that The Pilgrim posted. Another Alamo ?

Kansasgunner · #7 11-16-2019, 10:49 PM

My only Alamo holster, inked for S&W Highway Patrol.

Wyatt Burp · #8 11-16-2019, 11:17 PM

Here's an Alamo holster given to me by a forum member a couple months ago. It's really well made with a sophisticated stitched lining.

Mblhopo · #9 11-16-2019, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter Rego

I bought this holster several years ago. It is completely unmarked. It looks a lot like the one that The Pilgrim posted. Another Alamo ?

It sure looks like one to me!...………………………...M*

Mblhopo · #10 11-16-2019, 11:58 PM

All are great looking holsters, I really like the goatskin linings....And Thanks to all replies...…...…………………………...M*

Wyatt Burp · #11 11-17-2019, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE PILGRIM

A while back When I posted this holster,
I was told it was probably an Alamo.
It is not marked that I can find.
I bought it long ago from a Miss Gun Dealer who made yearly buying trips to San Antonio and often to the border.
This is the same guy who was the B17 Gunner who had pneumonia and missed the Ball Bearing raids.

It sure looks a lot like the black lefty Alamo I posted even though there are differences. Yours as an extra few Stitches next to the main seam stitching at top. Grooves on the safety strap which also flairs out at the end, and a different tooling pattern. Yet it still looks like an Alamo to me. Especially the lining.

THE PILGRIM · #12 11-17-2019, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wyatt Burp

It sure looks a lot like the black lefty Alamo I posted even though there are differences. Yours as an extra few Stitches next to the main seam stitching at top. Grooves on the safety strap which also flairs out at the end, and a different tooling pattern. Yet it still looks like an Alamo to me. Especially the lining.

Mine is about 55 years old.
How old is yours?

Wyatt Burp · #13 11-17-2019, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE PILGRIM

Mine is about 55 years old.
How old is yours?

I have no idea and have zero knowledge about the holsters. Mine was given to me by a Texan and it’s marked “San Antonio, TX.”. Stamping or lack of might be hints to their history like with other holsters to date them.

SG-688 · #14 11-19-2019, 09:37 PM

This ad from 1983 implies a recent change in ownership.

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ALAMO LEATHER GOODS

Treat your gun to the finest! Handmade, Glove Leather Lined Holsters.

For years we have used these holsters and have found them to be the very best. We were so impressed that we bought the company. Our production is totally handmade. Each is signed by the maker. You will find these holsters to be of the highest quality.

ABOUT THE HOLSTER: The design is the traditional western style high ride favored by lawmen for over 100 years. Each is made with the proper thickness oak tanned leather of the best grade available.

The lining is top quality glove leather and made so the smooth side is next to your gun. The lining is treated with silicone to prevent rust. The lining is sewn on the top outside of the holster. Then rolled over so no stitches are exposed to wear. It is then bonded to the inside, a full welt is inserted and the holster is sewn and lock stitched with waxed linen thread. A drain hole is put in the bottom to allow debris to fall thru and air to circulate up.

Each holster is hand finished and hand fitted to our shop gun to assure proper fit and crossover strap tension. Unlike pressure molded holsters which are hard and stiff due to compression, ours is very pliable and will hold your gun snugly, preventing it from moving while holstered. This type of design and construction virtually eliminates bluing wear. Also the holster does not squeak when worn or when the gun is drawn.

Wear tests for the past 8 years have shown this design far superior.

Available for most high quality handguns, but not recommended if gun has a sharp front target sight.

Available in natural or black, right or left hand - same price.

(If I missed any typos, blame OCR)