George Lawrence Holster - size chart needed

[Jean-Marie]

A George Laurence Snubnose Colt Holster?

Hello everyone
Someone can help me with a identification/ specification of an George Laurence Holster?
I presume the number 2 on the bottom is for the size of the barrel but for the rest I'm totally lost

Thanks for the help

 

[TenTea]

Thanks much, for the good information in this thread!

 

[billwill]

If anybody wants a copy of the Lawrence sizing chart I would be glad to send you 2 PDF files. It is from a 1973 Shooters Bible. Send me a PM with your email.

 

[scottmi]

lawrence 14x / 603 lefty holster

Hello,
Hard to find information on these great quality leather holsters. Any idea what a 14x / 603 would fit? i believe from the 1940-1980s series based on the mark.

 

[buttebob]

Jean-Marie, I have a 20B for a 11 2. I've checked the 1945, 1948, 1952 and 1955 Shooter's Bible, but they don't have a chart. The later Shooter's Bibles only have charts with 3 numbers. Neither holster was in the 1945 or 1948 book.
I tried my Detective Special in mine. It sort of fit, but it didn't instill confidence.
Both the 20 and 22 were made for autos and revolvers.
The search goes on.

 

[rrv2]

Hello all,
How about a Lawrence holster with 25 over 2 over 7 1/2. I would assume the barrel length is 7 1/2, but the holster is 9" tall and does not appear cut or shortened. Any ideas?
Thanks!

 

[rrv2]

OK, so I found the #25 is the field holster model and the #2 is group 2 consisting the S&W 38-44, M1926 & 1950 Target, Colt 1917 & New Service, Shooting Master Series. My 38-44 5" fits with room but the 1917 5 1/2" fits perfectly. It's an open bottom and the stitching is uniform and tight and leather rounded at the corner. I don't think it has been shortened. Could it be a miss-stamp?

 

[Pogo84]

I have a George Lawrence holster no. 25 above the name and below is an R 6 7/8.
If anyone can tell me the gun it was built for, I'd appreciate it.
It is a loose fit for my Colt OMT.
Thanks,
Pogo84

 

[S&W SS Revolvers]

db is correct- the George Lawrence Co. was out of business by the mid to late 1980's. a George Lawrence catalog dated 9/1/85 does not list the 586 or 686. The Lawrence Leather Co., owned I believe by Gould & Goodrich continued the line without "George" in the name. A 1990 catalog I have for that business lists a size code of 500 for a 4" 586 or 686 & 502 for 6" versions. The 8 3/8" 686 variant is size code 831.
Now, here's where db goes Yoda on us-500 is the old GL code for the 4" Colt Trooper & .357 model & 502 is the code for the 6" Trooper, .357, Officers Model Match & the Python. db, I bow videdyour superior Gun Sense. If that was a guess, it was a great one. In all seriousness, I get asked pretty regularly if a holster will fit a full lug revolver & I haven't been able to give an accurate answer. Thanks to you, db, now I can.
Regards,
turnerriver

Ihave 2 Gould & Goodrich holsters and they are well made.Thank you for the info you provided.BTW they are for a686-3 6"

 

[racerb9]

just info as this is the most informative thread I have found on the Lawrence leather. model 14 gun fit 576 is perfect for a t**** 527 tracker

 

[SuperMan]

Looking for some help on some numbers that don't appear in the chart...

20 over 86

Holster looks like a Challenger for a 6" S&W revolver...need to know if size 86 is a K or N frame...

Also if anyone has one, I am looking for a Lawrence preferably floral carved or basketweave belt holster for a 6" N.

Thanks Bob

 

[-db-]

Looking for some help on some numbers that don't appear in the chart...

20 over 86

Holster looks like a Challenger for a 6" S&W revolver...need to know if size 86 is a K or N frame...

Also if anyone has one, I am looking for a Lawrence preferably floral carved or basketweave belt holster for a 6" N.

Thanks Bob

If I'm deciphering the code correctly, 20 is the holster style and the 8 refers to Group 8, which includes K-frames (but not N-frames, which are in Group 2) both 4" and 6" in length, and the 6 refers to a 6" barrel.

 

[fat tom]

See post #3 in this thread.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/gun-leather-carry-gear/438453-hunter-lawrence-holster-fit-lists.html

f.t.

 

[SuperMan]

You nailed it db....I should have added the 8 was over the 6...

Thanks...Bob

 

[fat tom]

Would anyone like to take a shot at deciphering this one?



f.t.

 

[SuperMan]

A few years ago I happened to state in one of the threads that I was looking for a early 50s vintage 5" Pre-27. A member here contacted me stating he had a 6" for sale that was made in 1952... Now I was born in 1952 and was somewhat interested but was going to pass on it. He then stated he had a S&W Letter stating that the gun had shipped May 21, 1952...MY BIRTHDAY!!! The only question I had was "how much for the shipping". It turned out to be a nice shooter grade gun with the original numbered to the guns grips...

More interesting was where the gun had been shipped...to the George Lawrence Leather Company.... And this is why I have been looking on and off for a period GLLC holster...with no luck....

Now I would love to have a 120 Keith or a 100 Quick-Draw Flap and I even found the box to a 100 but no holster with it. Knowing these would bring a premium would have gladly settled with a Challenger which at $4.95 was less than half the price of the Keith and Quick-Draw in 1968.

So a few minutes ago I go over to GunBroker and what is there...a NEW IN BAG 120/505 for the 6" 357 MAGNUM!!

NIB GEO. LAWRENCE HOLSTER 6" LARGE FRAME D.A. !! : Gun Holsters & Gun Leather at GunBroker.com

So rather than bid and see someone else grab it for the $15.00 for the BuyNow price I just grabbed it...

..a good day...Bob

 

[Roadrunner55]

Lawrence Holster Belts

Thanks for all the useful info on Lawrence holster codes … my question is about the codes on the belts. 79 over 22 with an M off to the side … does this mean gunslinger, 22cal, medium belt size? If I'm correct, i would assume other size codes are S, M, L, XL, etc? Does anyone have a code chart for the belts? Also, I understand the "The George Lawrence Co. Portland Oregon" no longer exists but that manufacturing was taken over by "The Lawrence Leather Company". Are they still around? Thanks.

 

[crazyphil]

The Shooter's Bible #81 from 1970 has a complete Lawrence fit chart
with all the 3 number sizes up until 1970. None of the earlier sizes
like pre-WWII. The Bible can usually be found on the Bay.

CORRECTION: I said #81, but it should say #61. Sorry.
GOOD CATCH tipoc. Thank you/

 

[Jmull86]

Wanting to know what my vintage holster is designed for

Im looked all over the holster says 120 Lb, and m6 the belt says 50
B the 38 and 34. Wish I knew what it was worth.and what should be holstered in it. Any help would be great

 

[wileybelch]

I have an authentic George Lawrence holster purchased in 1955 along with the S&W K22 that it fits perfectly. A 24S indicates a 'plain' flap holster with a sight protector sewn in. Below the Lawrence logo is an 8 above a 6. Apparently, it is for a Group 8 revolver with a 6" barrel. Indeed, the Lawrence markings are accurate for the K22.
Does anyone know what revolvers are in Group 4 with a 6 3/4 in barrel?

Thanks, everyone