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Welcome to the Association. I’m not sure what our Administrator Jim King’s current work load is like but I’m confident he’ll be in touch soon. You will find us a great group of fellow collectors and please think about getting to our annual Symposium ( next one is Sept. 9-13, 2026 in...

Here is the relevant catalog cut, probably a 1930’s edition as the holster shows the older snap buttons. As always you have a great eye for detail, Marcello. It is the lining, as you suspected. Regards,

That’s a fine looking rig. Arvo Ojala pronounced as O-jaw-la. I didn’t believe that until Lee straightened me out, something he has to do from time to time. Here’s a 4” K frame LE holster Mr. Ojala made. Regards,

I’ve sold most of my Colts but this post-war 4” .22 is in my shooting bag. Yours is a beauty, Leo. Regards,

Of course I went to my photos to check this out and I couldn’t disprove your theory. Here’s an extreme example of the length Myres went to in finishing that area. Regards,

My next door neighbor continues to regularly amaze me. He came over one day with an Ames short Artillery sword from a local garage sale. Colt .45 auto, S&W K-38, Remington rolling block, rifles, shotguns, ammo-all found at garage sales. He trades in high end watches for a living and is a very...

I think NMT signifies New Match Target as in 2nd and 3rd series Colt Woodsman Match Target. Here’s an example, the thumb rest on the plastic grip usually makes a groove inside the holster as shown. Regards,

Lawrence would do anything you wanted if they could. I know I have some brass and some nickel buckles but doubt any are plated. I’ll take a look in some pre-war catalogs and see if any mention is made of upgraded buckles. Regards,

Lawrence made some fine looking rigs. This one fits an Outdoorsman as well. Regards,

It has been awhile, welcome back with a bang ! Beautiful rig, thanks for posting it. Regards,

I don’t have any photos unfortunately but the Model 70 was always my idea of the classic American rifle. A good friend and advanced Winchester collector sheds examples as he upgrades so I finally got a pre-64 standard .30-06 rifle, nothing special but an original unmessed with example. Regards,

Oxo cherry pitter. We freeze cherries when they go down to $2.99 a pound at Publix. Oatmeal, yogurt and the occasional cherry crisp.

Here’s a photo of Pablo Picasso with a hat, revolver and holster given to him by Gary Cooper. That’s a Lawrence model 120 holster designed by Elmer Keith although it’s pretty similar to a Tom Threepersons holster. I’m trying to think of a current artist who might be photographed with a revolver...

Westward and Buffalo Brand were 2 Heiser made budget lines of holsters. I have several examples of Buffalo Brand but I think just 1 Westward brand holster, it’s the 3rd one from the left in the middle row. Regards,

John wrote a very positive review of our book Holstory, we were glad he enjoyed it. I also had the chance to meet him at the Boise Symposium, he was a good friend and booster to all shooters and gun owners. RIP, John. Respectfully,

I’ve sold most of my Colts but have a few I like too much to get rid of. One is a New Service .45 ACP, another is a .32 Officers Model with some interesting target additions and there’s a very nice early Police Positive .32. Can’t have too many .32’s… Regards,

The Colorado Saddlery makers tooled their straps too. Regards,

A George Lawrence model 100LSC 1/2 flap holster for a S&W 6 1/2” N frame target sighted revolver. The size code 534 is for a Model 1955 Target or a model 29, I’ve shown it with a model 29 and a model 27 with both Target and magna grips. It will fit any 6” or 6 1/2” large frame post-war Smith &...

That looks like a can of bear spray on the window sill, superfluous with the Beast around. Regards,

Here’s an earlier box that’s very appealing with a little Colt Cobra holster. Regards,