Holsters Makers: Hermann H. Heiser Archive

ENNE-FRAME · May 22, 2025

Dear friends I'd be happy to radune all posts concerning H. H. Heiser in this Archive.

Here another nice post by Larry found in the deep forum
Show 'em if you got 'em - Heiser Leather Products

ENNE-FRAME · May 23, 2025

John "turnerriver" shows an interestig pair of matched #419 rawhide laced holsters
Matched pair Heisers for 5 1/2" Reg. Mag. & .44 Spl.

Two uncommon holsters from John collection
A Pair of Heisers

ENNE-FRAME · May 27, 2025

Dear friends and gunleather enthusiasts,
Unfortunately I can no longer update the first posts of this thread, so I'm not be able to insert catalog no. 14 together the others that I published first.
Nor update the index of the holsters described in the time.
Nor replace or insert again the photos where disappered in the time to complete and restore the posts so to better describe model by model. The scheme I wanted to give to put order in the thread will remain a desire perhaps unattainable.
I am very sorry.
Marcello

I am reporting the first post of this thread in full so that I can update it, you will find the index and anything else that will be useful to you to orient yourself in the thread.

work in progress

Dear friends and Gunleather enthusiasts
Here we begin The Hermann H. Heiser Archive, my wish is that it becomes an absolute reference for enthusiasts that is as vast and deep as possible and that collects as much information as possible regarding the production of holsters and gunleather between the end of the 19th century and two thirds of the 20th century of the historic and iconic brand The Hermann H. Heiser Saddlery Co. of Denver, Colorado.

You are all invited to collaborate, in fact, I strongly ask you to do so, among you there are the greatest experts in the sector.

Photograph your splendid holsters as best as possible and, if possible, write in the title the number that H.H. Heiser had attributed to that model and the variations:
Fine Plain Smooth Finish
Full Hand Basket Stamped
Full Mexican Hand Carved.

Provide as much information as possible, historical photos, anecdotes, advertisements and anything else that may be of interest to better understand the history and production of this famous manufacturer.
Any contribution is welcome.

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CATALOGS

Here are the links to the my ALBUMS, you can find the complete reproduction of all Hermann H Heiser Saddlery Co. Sporting Goods of Denver Colo. USA Catalogs.

I started with the n° 19, the oldest in my possession, follow n° 20, n° 23, n° 30.

As soon as I can find the two catalogs that precede the 19 I'll add them here, Idem will be done for all catalogs missed

Please help me to find the below catalogs missed
here you can see the front cover of the 4 catalogs required

I ask RED Nichols for permission to publish this table in the thread, if he denies it I will immediately remove the attachment.

CATALOG N° 14

Hermann H. Heiser Sporting Goods Catalog number 14

circa 1911
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CATALOG N°19

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Hermann H. Heiser Sporting Goods Catalog number 19

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CATALOG N°20

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Hermann H. Heiser Sporting Goods Catalog number 20 - February 1st 1928

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CATALOG N°23

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Hermann H. Heiser Sporting Goods Catalog number 23

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CATALOG N°30

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Hermann H. Heiser Sporting Goods Catalog number 30

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CATALOG N°32

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Hermann H. Heiser Sporting Goods Catalog number 32

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H. H. Heiser #195. #196, #197

ENNE-FRAME · May 27, 2025

H. H. Heiser #195. #196, #197

Update of posts #2, #3, with the addition of the pages of the catalog n°14 where the holster with flap and double mexican style loop appears for the first time, here catalogued with the codes #195, #196, #197

so desribed:

No 196-- BULL'S-EYE DESIGN REVOLVER HOLSTER, WITH FLAP

This fine Holster, is a combination of the Mexican loop-style belt Holster and the regular belt Holster with flap. We costruct the same of heavy California skirting leather, with hand buckskin wrap, stitched edge, swell pattern of loop straps, unlined, with snap button flap, open end.
No. 195 --- Fine all plain finish.................................................................$2.50
No. 196 --- Full-hand bull's-eye, stamped as show in cut.............$3.25
No. 197 --- Fine Mexican hand-raised carved finish.........................$4.25

In the pag 25 of the same catalog you can admire the #196 combined with the attractive DOUBLE CARTRIDGE BELT

ENNE-FRAME · May 27, 2025

Heiser Model 175 Cross Draw Flap Holster
#172, #174, #175

From the collection of dear friend Larry "boykinlp", the beautiful Style #175 flap holster and the catalog page #14 where it is described.

Photographs by Larry, published in his post number #88 "Heiser Model 175 Cross Draw Flap Holster"

ENNE-FRAME · May 27, 2025

H.H. Heiser #186, #187, #188
Very interesting early Heiser #188, here well described in the catalog number 14.
This nice #188 holster were post years ago by Plutonius a member of this forum.
Unlucky we haven't any pics concerning the Full-hand waffle stamped holster Style #187. The model #186 Extra fine, all plain finish in the last three photos attached.

turnerriver · May 27, 2025

Here’s my model 186 and the Lowdermilk model 55 combined belt and holster. Both were hard examples to find.
The model 55 has what appears to be a Deputy Marshal’s name and address on the inside of the belt.
I think the 186 might be the same holster shown above.

Regards,

ENNE-FRAME · May 28, 2025

turnerriver said:
Here’s my model 186 and the Lowdermilk model 55 combined belt and holster. Both were hard examples to find.
The model 55 has what appears to be a Deputy Marshal’s name and address on the inside of the belt.
I think the 186 might be the same holster shown above.
Regards,

Dear John, your Heiser's continue to attract me like the Sirens with Ulysses, I wanted to ask member Plutonius if he still had the #188 holster but I see that now lives under another roof...
Very interesting the 55 of the Deputy Marshal.
Here the catalog No 14 at page 26 you can find the Style #55 LOWDERMILK PATTERN BELT AND HOLSTER

ENNE-FRAME · Thursday at 3:08 PM

Hermann H. Heiser #1410, #1510, #1710
to complement posts 177, 178, 179, 180

Loop Style Belt Holster for Revolvers
#1410---Fine plain smooth finish
#1510---Full hand basketball stamped
#1710---Full Mexican hand carved
Pictured here with cartridge belts style 60 Fine plain smooth finish, 74 full hand basket stamped and 62 full Mexican hand carved
First appeared in catalogue no. 20

ENNE-FRAME · Thursday at 3:46 PM

H. H. Heiser #454-#554-#754
Hermann H. Heiser 454-554-754 New Style Belt Holsters for Revolvers or Automatics

to complement posts

https://smith-wessonforum.com/141932588-post14.html
https://smith-wessonforum.com/141932591-post15.html
https://smith-wessonforum.com/141932600-post16.html
https://smith-wessonforum.com/141932937-post17.html

New style
No.454--Plain smooth finish with button snaps
No.554---Full hand basket stamped no photo available
No.754---Full Mexican Hand Carved with button snaps

The first appearance of the new style holsters is in catalog number 23, initially produced with the double loop blocked by triple H snap button, one example in the middle of the first photo. Changed from catalog number 32 with buckled loops.
1st on the left a model 454, 2nd and 4th two 554 LH & RH with safety straps and 5th on the right a special order with wool liner, with double snap buttons closure for quick mounting on a looped cartridge belt

boykinlp · Saturday at 4:00 PM

ENNE-FRAME said:
H. H. Heiser #454-#554-#754
Hermann H. Heiser 454-554-754 New Style Belt Holsters for Revolvers or Automatics

to complement posts

https://smith-wessonforum.com/141932588-post14.html
https://smith-wessonforum.com/141932591-post15.html
https://smith-wessonforum.com/141932600-post16.html
https://smith-wessonforum.com/141932937-post17.html

New style
No.454--Plain smooth finish with button snaps
No.554---Full hand basket stamped no photo available
No.754---Full Mexican Hand Carved with button snaps

The first appearance of the new style holsters is in catalog number 23, initially produced with the double loop blocked by triple H snap button, one example in the middle of the first photo. Changed from catalog number 32 with buckled loops.
1st on the left a model 454, 2nd and 4th two 554 LH & RH with safety straps and 5t on the right a special order with wool liner, with double snap buttons closure for quick mounting on a looped cartridge belt
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Marcello, as you know I have a “floral carved” holster guy, and the Model 754 produced with the double loop blocked by triple H snap button in the picture above is spectacular! I also prefer the triple H snap buttons over the buckles. Both I’m sure others prefer the buckles. I’ve never seen one before in real life, and don’t remember seeing one on the forum before. I know you prefer the Full hand basket stamped holsters so the matching pair above probably have you drooling! Thanks for sharing these.
Larry

ENNE-FRAME · Saturday at 6:00 PM

boykinlp said:
Marcello, as you know I have a “floral carved” holster guy, and the Model 754 produced with the double loop blocked by triple H snap button in the picture above is spectacular! I also prefer the triple H snap buttons over the buckles. Both I’m sure others prefer the buckles. I’ve never seen one before in real life, and don’t remember seeing one on the forum before. I know you prefer the Full hand basket stamped holsters so the matching pair above probably have you drooling! Thanks for sharing these.
Larry

Larry, my friend,
I've already abandoned my basketweave obsession and I went up to the next level... and now I love all the Heiser holsters!
I'm trying to figure out where to stop...
Smooth, basketweave, or floral finishes, I don't have a preference anymore...
I'd love to have all three variations of each style.

And yes, the first 3H double snaps 754 model is really nice, but the 554 pair RH and LH is truly fantastic.

ENNE-FRAME · Saturday at 6:19 PM

H. H. Heiser #417-#517-#717
Hermann H. Heiser 417-517-717

Heiser loop Style Belt holster for Revolvers

Hand Thong Wrap Stitched Edge. Open End
No 417--- All plain smooth finish
No 517--- Full hand basket stamped
No 717--- Full Mexican hand carved
The 517 model features the Flexible Belt Loop Extension style 86.
First appeared in catalog no. 23

ENNE-FRAME · Saturday at 8:22 PM

H. H. Heiser #419-#519-#719
Hermann H. Heiser 419-519-719

Heiser loop Style Belt holster for Revolvers

Hand Thong Wrap Stitched Edge. Closed End
No 419--- All plain smooth finish
No 519--- Full hand basket stamped
No 719--- Full Mexican hand carved

The first on the left is a rare exampel with conventional sewed, not latigo laced.
In the middle the 519 is marked by Kennedy Hardware Anchorage Alaska
First appeared in catalog no. 19

ENNE-FRAME · Saturday at 10:27 PM

H. H. Heiser #1418-#1518-#1718
Hermann H. Heiser 1418-1518-1718

Loop Style Belt holster for Revolvers

Waxed Thread Stitched Edge. Open End
No 419--- All plain smooth finish
No 519--- Full hand basket stamped
No 719--- Full Mexican hand carved

Model 1418, first on the left is for a S&W M&P 2" barrel,
In the middle the 1518 is marked by Kennedy Hardware Anchorage Alaska
Find in the catalog no. 30 page 10, probably this style appears in in a previous No.36 or 38 catalogs

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