GSP belt/ holster ID help

[epd925]

Hey guys. Here is a picture of the cross draw rigs issued to GSP from 1937 -? We issued the same basic belt with seen in ammo loops until speed loaders were adopted in the 80's. I'm unsure when the cross draw was phased out. I've seen pictures from the 50s where one Trooper would be eating cross draw and another strong side.

I'm just hoping some of you experts can possibly identify maker/ model of belts and holsters. I would love to find a holder rig for that fortunate day I can find a GSP issued Colt someone wants to reunite with a Trooper.

Thanks hope y'all enjoy the photo.

 

[crazyphil]

You apparently know that GSP began in 1937. Your photo is probably from the 1940s. I have seen old pre-WWII photos as early as 1937. At that time the Patrolmen wore sam brown belts with the strap over their shoulder. The old photos are poor quality so it is difficult to see the holsters, but they look to me like the U.S. Border Patrol holster designed by Charley Askins. That was a very popular holster with law enforcement at that time. Colt's Official Police dominated the law enforcement market until after WWII. Then S&W replaced them.

 

[epd925]

Crazyphil,
Yes,I'm definitely aware when GSP was formed. I'm a GA Trooper myself. I had thought along the same lines as you, but haven't been able to narrow down the most likely maker. We were originally issued Colt New Service in 45 colt with 5 inch barrels, nickel finish and lanyard ring. This photo is one of the few I've seen that actually shoes the Trooper wearing the lanyard Attached to the epaulet.

 

[crazyphil]

I tried to magnify your photo to get a better look at the holster. I'm not sure but it looks like trigger guard is totally uncovered? Maybe it is a Bill Jordan holster by Myres. From what I can see of the car it looks like the photo might be 40s after WWII. Photos I have seen from 1937 looks like trigger guard is only about half covered. That's why I thought perhaps an Askins designed Border Patrol holster also by Myres. There is an article on the web entitled Let's see your new services that has a good photo of number 78 of the original 80 issued. Interesting subject. Thanks.