Show 'em if you got 'em

boykinlp · #1 07-11-2022, 03:45 AM

This section is slowing a little bit, so I thought I would jump start it with some "Big 3" pictures. Post any Heiser Leather Holsters, Belts, Sheaths, Ammo Slides, Gun Rugs, etc. You know we all like pictures!

I will start it with one of my favorites. It is a Heiser Model 2710 holster. It has the nickel spots, triple H rivets, and is made for a Colt SAA with a 4 3/4" barrel.
Larry

Baxter6551 · #2 07-11-2022, 06:36 AM

I only have one. It’s kind of scuffed up, but my 1947 Colt appreciates it. Came out of a used holster bin. Think it was $5.

turnerriver · #3 07-11-2022, 08:33 AM

A model 710 and matching belt with my 6 1/2” model 27.

Regards,

THE PILGRIM · #4 07-11-2022, 09:18 AM

I also have one.
It’s not that pretty!

Papa Lee · #5 07-11-2022, 10:16 AM

A floral tooled Heiser for a Colt SAA with a Brill-like cuff.

Iggy · #6 07-11-2022, 11:10 AM

My only Heiser product I got when I graduated from high school in 1961.
My grandfather told my Dad to take me to the Heiser plant in Denver so I could order a custom saddle.

We did as we were told and a week later returned to pick it up.
I still remember looking at all the leather goods in the display cases and the smell of the leather there.

If only I had known then what I know now.

Oh yeah, I still have the saddle.

LPD256 · #7 07-11-2022, 11:42 AM

Here are a couple I’ve acquired from two holster collectors. First is a Heiser 459 quick draw made for Evaluators for a 2 inch J-frame that came from crazyphil. Next is a Heiser 4 inch K frame #457. It is shown with a 1954 M&P. Both the holster and gun were acquired from my friend kansasgunner. The grips came from bigmtnman.

boykinlp · #8 07-11-2022, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Baxter6551

I only have one. It’s kind of scuffed up, but my 1947 Colt appreciates it. Came out of a used holster bin. Think it was $5.

That is a great holster, and $5 really well spent! Your holster is lined and looks brand new. The brown enamel on the snap isn't worn at all.

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Originally Posted by turnerriver

A model 710 and matching belt with my 6 1/2” model 27.

Regards,

As usual, John, you post a real winner. I don't think I have seen it before. Having the matching bell is extremely cool too. In my years of collecting, I have never come across a Heiser belt. The rig looks like it just came out of the box. My question......have you worn it around the house yet?

Larry

bruce5781 · #9 07-11-2022, 03:00 PM

Here are some I have on my phone

Regards,
Bruce

Baxter6551 · #10 07-11-2022, 03:21 PM

boykinlp - it had some green on the rivets which I cleaned off but the rivet under trigger guard and the leather around it a little chewed up.
Bruce7581- I love that basketweave flap holster!

Kansasgunner · #11 07-11-2022, 03:53 PM

My two favorite Heisers. 5” N frame and 2” J frame.

Papa Lee · #12 07-11-2022, 07:01 PM

Perhaps one of the more iconic Heisers, the 407 shown with a 1909 Colt New Service.

Onomea · #13 07-11-2022, 10:19 PM

With my 1938 Woodsman Sport, an acquisition courtesy of Turnerriver:

And an early Heiser with my 1931 Woodsman Target:

Wyo · #14 07-11-2022, 10:56 PM

I actually have these photos on another thread, but the holster is one of my favorite Heisers. So here ya are. Belt by Lawrence, 5” .44 Special by Keith44Spl and stocks by Keith Brown.

wheelgun610 · #15 07-12-2022, 12:39 AM

Here's one I have a pic handy of. This might be my most recently acquired Heiser, but I've had it for 3 or 4 years. It's a 757 that appears to be for either an 8-3/8" K frame, or I believe a 7-1/2" SAA would also be a good fit. That's a 6" K-22 in it here, and all I have in single actions is a 4-5/8" New Vaquero, but it also fits well with plenty of room for a longer barrel.

Mark

boykinlp · #16 07-12-2022, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kansasgunner

My two favorite Heisers. 5” N frame and 2” J frame.

Tim, I think I have told you before, every time you show that 2" J frame holster, if causes uncontrollable drooling from me. I absolutely love it!

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Originally Posted by bruce5781

Here are some I have on my phone

Regards,
Bruce

Bruce, is that a shotgun shell box holder?

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Originally Posted by Papa Lee

Perhaps one of the more iconic Heisers, the 407 shown with a 1909 Colt New Service.

Lee, don't they call that holster a "Bullshead" holster or something like that?

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Originally Posted by Onomea

With my 1938 Woodsman Sport, an acquisition courtesy of Turnerriver:

Onomea, that is a beautiful holster! John is nicer than me. You would have had to pry that one from me.

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Originally Posted by Wyo

I actually have these photos on another thread, but the holster is one of my favorite Heisers. So here ya are. Belt by Lawrence, 5” .44 Special by Keith44Spl and stocks by Keith Brown.

Wyo, I remember seeing those pictures, and you should show them anytime. I can see why it is a favorite Heiser. It is a great rig, and a couple of fantastic pictures.

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Originally Posted by wheelgun610

Here's one I have a pic handy of. This might be my most recently acquired Heiser, but I've had it for 3 or 4 years. It's a 757 that appears to be for either an 8-3/8" K frame, or I believe a 7-1/2" SAA would also be a good fit. That's a 6" K-22 in it here, and all I have in single actions is a 4-5/8" New Vaquero, but it also fits well with plenty of room for a longer barrel.
Mark

Mark, I don't know if I have seen that one before. It is made for a "long tom" gun for sure. Sounds like to me a good excuse to buy a long barreled revolver.

Larry

Papa Lee · #17 07-12-2022, 09:19 AM

"Lee, don't they call that holster a "Bullshead" holster or something like that?"
Larry, You are correct.

bruce5781 · #18 07-12-2022, 01:47 PM

Larry,
Yes, it is a shot shell box. I have a couple of the stuck away.

turnerriver · #19 07-12-2022, 05:06 PM

This was my father in law’s nightstand gun. The holster is a Heiser made White & Davis “ Always Reliable” brand holster.

Regards,

rednichols · #20 07-12-2022, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa Lee

"Lee, don't they call that holster a "Bullshead" holster or something like that?"
Larry, You are correct.

Today's collectors may call them that, but Heiser did not. This is 1923 from catalog No. 20:

20 heiser 1923 (26).jpg

It is from Heiser catalogs that we get the closest nomenclature we can for many 'old west' holsters such as the Mexican Loop; because that's what Heiser called it. But Heiser was not a gunleather maker until the early 20th century so who knows what the cowboys really called them then.

boykinlp · #21 07-13-2022, 02:29 AM

Here is another older Heiser holster of mine. It is a Heiser Model 175 Flap Holster. It also has the triple "H" rivets and the older bar and oval maker trademark. The holster is made for a medium framed revolver with fixed sights. It was probably made around 1915-1920. I like the floral carving very much.
Larry

MAB93 · #22 07-14-2022, 08:26 AM

Onomea, that 1938 Woodsman & holster is marvelous. Beautiful combination of handgun & holster.

I've posted my contribution previously but I think it's worth another airing.

A few years ago I decided I really needed a registered magnum and was lucky enough to win REG 5388 at auction.

When I finally took delivery of it here in Melbourne I showed it to a close friend who suggested he had a holster that I needed more than he did. He was right.

Papa Lee · #23 07-14-2022, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rednichols

Today's collectors may call them that, but Heiser did not. This is 1923 from catalog No. 20:

Attachment 583541

It is from Heiser catalogs that we get the closest nomenclature we can for many 'old west' holsters such as the Mexican Loop; because that's what Heiser called it. But Heiser was not a gunleather maker until the early 20th century so who knows what the cowboys really called them then.

I believe Larry was referring to the stamped image on the round loop.
From my Heiser catalog:
"No. 407 - Smooth finish with bull head...............$3.00."

Onomea · #24 07-14-2022, 07:40 PM

MAB93, thats a wonderful combination. To me, that the Heiser is marked Abercrombie & Fitch, the legendary sporting goods store, makes it even more special.

turnerriver · #25 07-14-2022, 08:24 PM

Apologies for the lousy photo-this is a Heiser shotgun shell bag. It holds 150 shells which should make for a very full day of shooting and a very sore shoulder.

Regards,

boykinlp · #26 07-15-2022, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by turnerriver

Apologies for the lousy photo-this is a Heiser shotgun shell bag. It holds 150 shells which should make for a very full day of shooting and a very sore shoulder.

Regards,

Holy mackerel John, are you sure that is not a saddlebag, because if it were mine, it would definitely take a horse to carry it while holding 6 boxes of 12 gauge shot shells!

I was going to say that it would be awesome if it were floral carved, but since it is a shoulder carry item, it might look like a pocketbook. I have seen the shotgun shell box, like above, before. Never seen a shotgun shell bag by Heiser. I have one that you wear on your belt, and dump a box of shells into it, to make for easier loading on the dove field. It is made by a modern company though.
Larry

Walstib · #27 07-15-2022, 12:53 PM

Well, my only Heiser isn't pretty, but it came into my family before I did. My dad bought a Registered Magnum on Guam in 1946 and the holster came with the gun. When I was young and on our farm, we would periodically take a drive into town, and this combo always was stowed under the driver's seat. My dad, a 30-year Navy lifer, would look at me and say "Stand by to repel boarders!" and smile. Show 'em if you got 'em - Heiser Leather Products-registered-smith-heiser-holster-jpg

Show 'em if you got 'em - Heiser Leather Products-registered-smith-heiser-holster-jpg

boykinlp · #28 07-17-2022, 01:12 AM

I think holsters for small guns can be really cool, just because it seems kinda odd to carry guns this small on your hip. A flap holster for a gun this small is crazy isn't it?

Heiser Model 436 Holster for a Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket .25 automatic.

Larry

bruce5781 · #29 07-18-2022, 11:23 AM

Here is an ugly little Heiser IWB that I have grown to love. I wear a back brace and an IWB Holter is out of the question for me, so I pocket carry this with a 2" M&P. I can either stuff it all the way in my pocket for complete concealment or pull it up and hang the flap over the outside of my pocket.

Regards,
Bruce

boykinlp · #30 07-18-2022, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce5781

Here is an ugly little Heiser IWB that I have grown to love. I wear a back brace and an IWB Holter is out of the question for me, so I pocket carry this with a 2" M&P. I can either stuff it all the way in my pocket for complete concealment or pull it up and hang the flap over the outside of my pocket.

Regards,
Bruce

Bruce, I don't think I've ever seen one like that even in a catalog. I think it's cool that it is rawhide wrapped. I need to look harder next time I have one out.
Larry

bruce5781 · #31 07-18-2022, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by boykinlp

Bruce, I don't think I've ever seen one like that even in a catalog. I think it's cool that it is rawhide wrapped. I need to look harder next time I have one out.

Larry

Larry,
I think John Witty has a couple with that same number, but different styles.

Regards,
Bruce

High Ridge · #32 07-18-2022, 10:53 PM

I bought this pocket holster several years ago at an antique store on the Oregon coast, not knowing what it fit. I was happy to discover that it fit my S&W 38 D.A. with 3 1/4" barrel.

turnerriver · #33 07-19-2022, 08:27 AM

Here’s another Heiser made for the Savage auto, the model number 181 dates the holster as pre 1919 or so.

Regards,

bruce5781 · #34 07-19-2022, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by turnerriver

Apologies for the lousy photo-this is a Heiser shotgun shell bag. It holds 150 shells which should make for a very full day of shooting and a very sore shoulder.

Regards,

John,
Is that the bag that sold recently on ebay ?

Regards,
Bruce

turnerriver · #35 07-19-2022, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce5781

John,
Is that the bag that sold recently on ebay ?

Regards,
Bruce

No, I’ve had it for quite a while. The bag is just wide enough to hold a shotgun shell and you just stack them up, I’ve never checked to see if it really holds 150.
Regards,

bruce5781 · #36 07-19-2022, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by turnerriver

No, I’ve had it for quite a while. The bag is just wide enough to hold a shotgun shell and you just stack them up, I’ve never checked to see if it really holds 150.

Regards,

At second glance, it was a 10-160.

Regards,
Bruce

boykinlp · #37 07-19-2022, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by turnerriver

Here’s another Heiser made for the Savage auto, the model number 181 dates the holster as pre 1919 or so.

Regards,

Love, love, love those triple "H" rivets. I don't know why something so small excites me so much to see on a holster. I guess it's because I associate that with 100 years old. Interesting seeing the newer maker's mark with those rivets, but we know it happens.
Larry

boykinlp · #38 07-21-2022, 02:13 AM

When I got this holster years ago, I had never seen a Heiser floral carved swivel flap holster before. It is definitely the largest holster in my collection. There was plenty of space for the wonderful Heiser carvers to do their work, and as usual they did a superb job. It is a Heiser Model 738 and fits a Colt Officers Model with 6 1/2 inch barrel. It has the old Heiser trademark on it. It is chamois lined. It has the leg tiedown to keep it close to the body while being able to swivel when the wearer is seated.

Many times, Heiser does something to their holsters that we all like. They will etch on them what gun they were made for. This one is definitely marked "OM" and appears to have a "6 1/2" under that. So it is made for a Colt Officers Model revolver with a 6 1/2 inch barrel. Doing just a little research, I know they are a fairly old revolver which would fall in line with this being an older holster. I put the dollar bills in the picture just so you could see how large this holster is. From the top of the swivel to the bottom of the holster is just over 17 inches.
Larry

turnerriver · #39 07-21-2022, 09:54 AM

Heiser knife sheath.

Regards,

boykinlp · #40 07-21-2022, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by turnerriver

Heiser knife sheath.

Regards,

John, are the knife sheaths from these companies in their holster catalogs? I haven't seen them, but I wasn't really looking for them either.
Larry

bruce5781 · #41 07-30-2022, 11:36 AM

Brown snap Heiser 734 flap. Smooth leather lined, with a sight rest.

Regards,
Bruce

CZU · #42 07-30-2022, 01:49 PM

Heiser 435 for the Artillery Luger. Verdigris has been removed since these pics were taken.

boykinlp · #43 07-30-2022, 05:59 PM

This is THE holster that started my holster obsession. I got to a firearms auction too late to be able to view the items, and this holster was in a glass case. When it came up for auction, the auctioneer said it was for a SAA .45, and I owned one. I knew Heiser was a vintage brand, but nothing more.

I started the bidding at $10, another fellow immediately bid $20, I bid $25, and that was it!

After paying for it, I looked at it closely and saw it was etched "S W K22". I didn't own one of those. Now, I own 4 K22's and a bunch of holsters. So that one $25 holster has cost me quite a lot of cash.

Larry

LEO918 · #44 07-30-2022, 11:08 PM

1950s Heiser Keyston Saddle.

bracebeemer · #45 07-31-2022, 11:13 AM

Here’s 4 Heiser buscadero rigs. The first 2 are double rigs and the last 2 are single. Bill

bracebeemer · #46 07-31-2022, 11:40 AM

I forgot about this double buscadero rig. Bill

bracebeemer · #47 07-31-2022, 11:43 AM

Here’s a double loop Heiser cartridge belt. Bill

bracebeemer · #48 07-31-2022, 11:50 AM

How about a Heiser Handibox. Bill

bracebeemer · #49 07-31-2022, 11:53 AM

A Heiser double buscadero belt . Bill

bracebeemer · #50 08-01-2022, 11:24 AM

Here’s a Heiser rifle scabbard. It’s beautifully made. The leath r is highly polished and very stiff. It would offer very good protection for your hunting rifle if you were on horseback. Bill