Help ID this .38 S&W Special

[Greyman50]

Yep a repro holster.

 

[MelvinWalker]

In the 1990s a copy made in Mexico was making the rounds in the Gun Show circuit.

What I was told back then, the trick was to soak the holster in animal urine and let it dry completely. People would not expect that and take it for granted that it must be an original leather holster.

That makes sense, but I hate to ask an obviously dumb question, but where and how would you gain enough animal urine to soak the holster? I used to have cattle, so I can possibly see getting a larger amount that way, although the mechanics of doing that would be interesting.

 

[s&wchad]

Okay, my bubble is sufficiently burst…

It shouldn't be...

I suspect the holster is a repro, but the gun looks fabulous and barely has a turn line! I'd be proud to own that!

 

[former173rd]

It shouldn't be...

I suspect the holster is a repro, but the gun looks fabulous and barely has a turn line! I'd be proud to own that!

I'm still curious as to a fair asking price. Most I've seen for comps arent this nice. And should I put the checkered grips on it?

 

[Truckman]

I'm still curious as to a fair asking price. Most I've seen for comps arent this nice.

"Fair" is whatever leaves both the buyer and the seller happy...Worrying over finances is fruitless and just gives a third party the opportunity to slip in and snatch it away from you... ...Ben

 

[former173rd]

"Fair" is whatever leaves both the buyer and the seller happy...Worrying over finances is fruitless and just gives a third party the opportunity to slip in and snatch it away from you... ...Ben

yessir, but gotta start somewhere. And if it's on this venue, the bidding process is out. Mostly just looking for comps.

 

[Smeckler]

Beautiful revolver.

I doubt the holster is original. You can find these all over Ebay and Amazon selling for about $20.

 

[former173rd]

Thank you!