Heiser Holster Score

[RobertJ.]

Let me start by saying I don't know much in the way of vintage or collectible holsters.

But I wandered through an antique mall yesterday, and saw this in a box of holsters. I recognized the name, and since it was only fifteen bucks, I bought it. I have a couple of old handguns that it would be perfect for. I figured it was worth at least what I paid for it.

When I got home, just out of curiosity I looked at ebay to see if there was one listed. There was one, and the guy wanted $229! Whether or not that's the going rate, I don't know. But it let me know that I did okay.

A couple of years ago, for Christmas, I gave my wife a nickel-plated Model of 1905, 4th change which shipped in 1940. Beautiful gun, but it was originally blued, so no collector value. When she saw that this holster fit her gun, she had a fit and claimed it for herself! It's for a gun with a 6" barrel, and hers has a 5", but that's no big deal. I rarely see her get excited about anything gun-related, and she'll probably never actually put it on her belt, but I figured what the heck and gave it to her.

 

[bruce5781]

For $15 you got a nice Heiser and a happy wife. I would call that a double score !

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[turnerriver]

That's a State Patrol model holster made by Heiser after WW II. It was used by several State Patrol agencies including Washington state IIRC.
A good find-I've found very few worthwhile holsters in antique malls although I keep looking.

Regards,

 

[RobertJ.]

That's a State Patrol model holster made by Heiser after WW II. It was used by several State Patrol agencies including Washington state IIRC.

Thank you for the info!

 

[3/4Flap]

That's a very neat holster. Interesting design...

Always looking for ideas.

 

[SG-688]

In use by Colorado State Patrol.
(I think I see the buckle strap in the RADAR photo.)

 

[3/4Flap]

In use by Colorado State Patrol.
(I think I see the buckle strap in the RADAR photo.)

The strap mimics the "Forsythe" modification to various 1800's US Army service revolver holsters. Its advantage is it allows the removal of the holster from the belt without stripping the belt. I use them frequently.

Here are several:

 

[Baxter6551]

I also scored my only Heiser in a used box at one of the LGS I browse. I think I paid $5. Turns out it fit my 1947 Colt Govt model perfectly.