Bianchi and Safariland Holsters et al

[saemetric]

I have a few older holsters from Bianchi and Safariland and one El Paso Saddlery that I have . Mostly from the late 70's to 80's. The quality back then was superb, especially for a production holster. I'll show a few every day or so.


An El Paso Saddlery Tom Threepersons w/Model 17-6 , and a Safariland 29 w/Model 66-1.

 

[saemetric]

Two more:
A Safariland 29 w/Model 586 and a Bianchi 5BHL w/Colt Python

 

[drgbike]

who made the checkered grips in pic 1?

 

[saemetric]

Model 66 grips are VZ, and Python grips are Thailand

 

[koz5614]

The green elk-lined Safariland holsters of the 70s/80s are the best. I am always on the lookout for them when I dig through the "used holster" bins at gun shows.

 

[StrawHat]

I have had a Safariland Model 29 for an 4", N frame for so long I had to have it restitched to keep using it. Great holster but I retired it in favor of a Sunday holster.

Kevin

 

[Hammergun]

Safariland Favorite

I have this Safariland Elk Lined holster that I have had for laterally 45 years. It first carried a Colt Python when I elk hunted with my dad, then a Colt Trooper and now my second Model 19.
I also had the same one for my Ruger Blawkhawk .41 mag 6 1/2" but gave it way to a friend.
I only wish this one was a thumbsnap for better protection.

Thanks for the post.
Jeff

 

[saemetric]

Here's a couple more.

Bianchi Cyclones w/Model 29-2 and 629-1







The longer holster is from the 70's, other is a later one, but still USA made

 

[saemetric]

Another pair :

Bianchi 5BHL w/ Model 63 and 3" Model 36









3" 5BHL is a later made in Mexico holster. Not bad, but the difference is obvious

 

[turnerriver]

Several makers provided holsters for Abercrombie and Fitch including Heiser, Colorado Saddlery and Lawrence. I was pleased to find this Bianchi holster in the original packaging, the holster isn't marked with A&F's logo but the bag is plainly labeled.

This is a very early Bianchi Combat Action Protector Brand Holster.

 

[crazyphil]

Gorgeous specimen John. I love those dog ears.

 

[saemetric]

Those are outstanding!!

 

[saemetric]

My last pix of holsters.

Bianchi 19L w/Beretta 92 and Bianchi Cyclone Crossdraw w/Walther PP

 

[saemetric]

And lastly

Bianchi Cyclone w/ Colt Anaconda and Bianchi 89L w/ Ruger Mk II

 

[crazyphil]

I'm kinda tardy to the party, but I have some Bianchi's. Here are five of
my favorites, left to right:

One of Bianchi's earliest was his #1 Lawman. Shown with SAA replica.

The "Lightnin" is great for concealed hammers like this 642-1.

The very popular cop holster Model 27 with my model 19.

The 2800 "Judge" with my Model 67 Combat Masterpiece.

The Model 12 with my Beretta M9

 

[crazyphil]

And I have some Safarilands also. Here are 5 I kinda like. Left to Right:

Model 16 with my Model 642-1

A "dog ear" holster with my Model 29

A kydex paddle Model 518 suede lined, with my Model 642-1

Safariland Model 561 with my Colt's 1911 GCNM

Safariland "Top Gun" also with Colt's 1911.

 

[Moo Moo]

I only own one Bianchi Cyclone holster that is for my Model 27.

 

[cmansguns]

I'm kinda tardy to the party, but I have some Bianchi's. Here are five of
my favorites, left to right:

One of Bianchi's earliest was his #1 Lawman. Shown with SAA replica.

The "Lightnin" is great for concealed hammers like this 642-1.

The very popular cop holster Model 27 with my model 19.

The 2800 "Judge" with my Model 67 Combat Masterpiece.

The Model 12 with my Beretta M9

Beautiful "old time" quality posted by all, great post. I always learn something every time I log on, and gun leather is one area that I keep right on learning. The problem is when I see leather that really appeals to me, I have to look quick to see if I have a gun that would work, and if not (usually the case)...then the hunt begins again...and again...and again.

Question for CrazyPhil in quoted post your number 3 from left is a Bianchi Model 27 which looks great as a cop rig. On the holster itself is a snap, yet no retention strap, or flap so what is that snap for? Some snap on accessory?

Another "gun leather" question for you leather experts: I have a Buckheimer Perfect Fit #21, but have not found what gun it may have been the "perfect fit" for. The holster is pushing 14" long so a long tom of some sort, but nothing I have (or had) comes close to fitting (14-3 w/8-3/8 bbl; Colt Peacemaker, K 22 Masterpiece) just nothing fits, either way too tight, or totally loose. I believe this holster dates to about 1968 as I got it with a 14-3 package with long tube and ammo and stuff that had really not been shot so I think the holster was sold to the guy along with everything else but never broke in or used.

Anyway....if any of you have an old Buckheimer catalog cut and can tell for sure what this Perfect Fit # 21 would pair up with gun wise, it will make it easier for me to sell OR find the appropriate gun to go with it. It does have an unused tie down but I'm not Bat Masterson (or Lee Van Cleef either) so I can't do fast draw with long barreled wheel guns.

 

[crazyphil]

Sorry about that Charlie. I guess when I was making the picture of the
model 27 I was just too lazy to snap the retention strap. My photo on
the left shows how the retention strap is snapped in place on the back of
the holster. 2nd from left I have snapped it on the front. That gives the
cop the option to carry the gun unsnapped for quicker access, if he/she
thinks it might be necessary.

As far as the Bucheimer size 21 is concerned, you just need to
go out and find yourself a Ruger Single Six with 9.5" barrel,
a Blackhawk with 10" barrel, or a High Standard Longhorn with
9.5" barrel.

 

[cmansguns]

Phil;

Thanks for the reply. I do like that whole rig.

Regarding my bucoo long Buckheimer I've only got one Ruger Single Six and it has a 4-5/8" barrel, so maybe if I insert a 5" long piece of 1/2" copper tubing (suitably protected on both ends with a pipe cap) first in the holster then my Single Six.....I'll have a useable rig?...……………...NAW...……….just start a new hunt I guess.