Bucheimer Perfect Fit Mystery

Greetings,


I hold in my hands a holster I cannot identity. It is a Bucheimer Perfect Fit model with the Towson diamond style imprint.


Marked 4011. I cannot find any reference to that number. I see that the "40" in 1971 catalogue is made for the S&W Model 39. Given that that model was first produced in the mid 50's it would make sense that a later Towson version would be the correct fit.


No such luck. My 3914 is too large, and I don't think the shape and size is substantially different from the original 39.


Please help if you can.

The Bucheimer people were complete loons with their ever changing, inconsistent model numbering systems from year to year. Two numbers, or two letters, or a mixture, or suffixes to indicate swivel. OMG. None of my bigger-than average collection of Bucheimer catalogs have such a number.

Be aware that there's nothing 'later' about a Towson mark; it is their earliest instead. Bucheimer was in both Towson and Frederick mid-50s and appears to have closed down Towson by 1960 or so.

So far no Bucheimer catalogs dated prior to 1950 have been sighted.

Oh Well

Thank you Red,


When I said "later" I was thinking in context of the first production of the Model 39.



Going from that "40" being for a Mod 39 I figured it had to put the holster between 1954 (1st 39) and 1956 (when they moved).


Red, you magnificent *******. I read your book!

Andylit said:

Thank you Red,


When I said "later" I was thinking in context of the first production of the Model 39.



Going from that "40" being for a Mod 39 I figured it had to put the holster between 1954 (1st 39) and 1956 (when they moved).

Red, you magnificent *******. I read your book!

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I take that as one of the highest compliments especially including the asterisks the forum inserted for you

You'll perhaps like the Second Edition even more as it includes more date info about Bucheimer et al.

1956 fit chart

Recall that there are at least two Perfect Fit size charts - although the "Perfect Fit" holster is generally depicted as a snap-loop holster.

The 1956 chart from Turneriver and as organized in the Bucheimer master thread below:

In 1956,
40 = 402 40F = 4” OFFICIAL POLICE, MARSHAL

However, the OP's holster does look like an auto holster -- so lets go with 11.

11 = 112 11F = .32 or .380 cal Colt Auto Pistol

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Bucheimer Perfect Fit holster size chart 1956
To the 2 digit number, add "B" prefix for black
== add "2" suffix for plain
== add "F" suffix for floral carved
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COLT AUTOMATICS - Perfect Fit holster
10 = 102 10F = .25 cal.
11 = 112 11F = .32 or .380 cal.
12 = 122 12F = .45 GOV’T & SUPER .38
14 = 142 14F = .45 cal. 4 ¾ COMMANDER
77 = 772 77F = 4 ½ “ WOODSMAN TARGET, SPORT or CHALLENGER
78 = 782 78F = 6” WOODSMAN TARGET, SPORT or CHALLENGER
81 = 812 81F = 4 ½ “ WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET
82 = 822 82F = 6” WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET

COLT REVOLVERS - Perfect Fit holster
20 = 202 20F = 2” COBRA, DETECTIVE SPECIAL
44 = 442 44F = 3” COURIER
44 = 442 44F = 4” COBRA, POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL
54 = 542 54F = 5” POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL
64 = 642 64F = 6” POLICE POSITIVE SPECIAL
40 = 402 40F = 4” OFFICIAL POLICE, MARSHAL
50 = 502 50F = 5” OFFICIAL POLICE, MARSHAL
60 = 602 60F = 6” OFFICIAL POLICE, MARSHAL
49 = 492 49F = 4” .357 MAGNUM, TROOPER
69 = 692 69F = 6” .357 MAGNUM, TROOPER, OFFICERS MODEL MATCH
52 = 522 52F = 5” NEW SERVICE
62 = 622 62F = 6” NEW SERVICE
43 = 432 43F = 4¼ SINGLE ACTION ARMY, FRONTIER MDL
57 = 572 57F = 5½” SINGLE ACTION ARMY, FRONTIER MDL
73 = 732 73F = 7½” SINGLE ACTION ARMY, FRONTIER MDL

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SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS - Perfect Fit holster
23 = 232 23F = 2” CHIEF’S SPEC. TERRIER, CENTENNIAL
23 = 232 23F = 2”.32 HAND EJECTOR
23 = 302 30F = 3¼” .32 HAND EJECTOR
48 = 482 48F = 4” .32 HAND EJECTOR
26 = 262 26F = 2” .22/.32 KIT GUN
46 = 462 46F = 4” .22/.32 KIT GUN
25 = 252 25F = 2” .38 SPEC. MILITARY & POLICE
45 = 452 45F = 4” .38 SPEC. MILITARY & POLICE
55 = 552 55F = 5” .38 SPEC. MILITARY & POLICE
65 = 652 65F = 6” .38 SPEC. MILITARY & POLICE
88 = 882 88F = 4” K22, K32, K38 MASTERPIECE
89 = 892 89F = 6” K22, K32, K38 MASTERPIECE
32 = 322 32F = 3½” .357 MAGNUM
42 = 422 42F = 4” HIGHWAY PATROLMAN
52 = 522 52F = 5” .357 MAGNUM
62 = 622 62F = 6” HIGHWAY PATROLMAN
62 = 622 62F = 6½” .357 MAGNUM
83 = 832 83F = 8 3/8” .357 MAGNUM

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HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON REVOLVERS - Perfect Fit holster
31 = 312 31F = 6” Model 999 SPORTSMAN
28 = 282 28F = 2½” 922, 632 BANTAM
68 = 682 68F = 4” 922, 632 AND CAMPER
66 = 662 66F = 6” 922, 632 AND CAMPER

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HI STANDARD AUTOMATICS - Perfect Fit holster
16 = 162 16F = 4½” A, HA, B, HB
17 = 172 17F = 6¼” A, HA, B, HB
18 = 182 18F = 4½” D, HE, E, HE, SPORT KING, FIELD KING, OLYMPIC, SUPERMATIC
19 = 192 19F = 6¼” D, HE, E, HE, SPORT KING, FIELD KING, OLYMPIC, SUPERMATIC
13 = 132 13F = 4½” DURAMATIC
15= 152 15F = 6¼” DURAMATIC

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IVER JOHNSON REVOLVERS - Perfect Fit holster
28 = 282 28F = 2½” CADET, MODEL 68, MODEL 555
66 = 662 66F = 4” TARGET, MODEL 65, MODEL 68
68 = 682 68F = 6” TARGET, MODEL 65, MODEL 68
47 = 472 47F = 4½” SUPER SHOT, MODEL 844
67 = 672 67F = 6” SUPER SHOT, MODEL 844, ARMSWORTH, MODEL 855

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RUGER - Perfect Fit holster
92 = 922 92F = 4½” STANDARD AUTO
92 = 992 99F = 5” MARK I
93 = 932 93F = 6” MARK I
57 = 572 57F = SINGLE SIX

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OTHER - Perfect Fit holster
30 = 302 30F = 3 ½” ALL SMALL FRAME .32 CAL. REVOLVERS
91 = 912 91F = LUGER
95 = 952 95F = P-38
97 = 972 97F = BERETTA .25 CAL
98 = 982 98F = BERETTA .32 CAL

Andy, I know nothing about Bucheimer Perfect Fit holsters, but in your second picture, something is etched above the maker's mark. I can't read it on my viewer. By chance, they aren't like Heiser holsters and etch what they fit are they?
Larry