Maker Specific - George Lawrence Co.

[boykinlp]

I know our esteemed member lawandorder has done one of these for the other 2 members (Heiser and Myres) of the big 3, but I could not find one for Lawrence. I know we all love pictures, so give us something to drool over.

 

[lawandorder]

Sir you just did, give us one to drool over, a real beauty!

 

[turnerriver]

The George Lawrence Co. was a Smith & Wesson distributor in the mid 1900's. Smith & Wesson used Lawrence holsters in advertisements during that time.




This is a Lawrence holster with Abercrombie & Fitch's stamp, made for a 3 1/2" .357 Magnum.


A left hand Kit Gun holster.

A model 120 holster designed by Elmer Keith, for a 6 1/2" N frame revolver.

A Lawrence model 18 pocket holster for a 5" .357 Magnum revolver with an A. F. Stoeger stamp.


Regards,
turnerriver

 

[DocB]

Lawrence is the best. When it comes time to show off a gun I always wind up digging out a Lawrence and passing on all my Heisers and Myres and Eubanks. They all look good, but Lawrence has the edge.

 

[boykinlp]

Lawrence is the best. When it comes time to show off a gun I always wind up digging out a Lawrence and passing on all my Heisers and Myres and Eubanks. They all look good, but Lawrence has the edge.

Well, break em out! We will take them with guns in them or without!!

 

[boykinlp]

This is a Lawrence Model 130 holster made to fit a Ruger Blackhawk .357 with 4 5/8 barrel. The letters following the model number specifies the many options this holster has. The “F” is for floral carving, the “C” is for chamois lining, the “L” is for black Latigo lacing, the “S” is for a sight protector, the “H” is for a safety strap, and the “D” is for the color “black” dyed.

 

[fat tom]

This one is for a 4 5/8" SAA.



For a 5 1/2" SAA.



For a 4" N-frame.



For a 4" M&P.



Also for a 4" K.



For a Colt DS.



For a 6" K-22.



For a 6.5" N-frame.



f.t.

 

[boykinlp]

Great post Bobby! I knew you would have some "drool worthy" leather.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Hey Bobby! That 6.5" N Frame Flap Holster looks mighty familar...��

 

[fat tom]

Hey Bobby! That 6.5" N Frame Flap Holster looks mighty familar...��

Unless I'm mistaken,that one now resides in your pile Alex. Still the only one like it that I've ever seen.
f.t.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

It is indeed in my Pile and is not going anywhere soon.I have never seen One like it either with the Wool lining.

 

[DocB]

I've got a picture of one of my Lawrence holsters I posted on another thread here somewhere. Here it is. It's a fairly early one in the 1946-1954 era that will fit any K frame up to a 6 inch barrel. Many collectors don't realize that they made them with a chamois lining. That's the only thing that this holster is missing. I have not seen a chamois lined one for sale ever; but, I know they exist. When I was a kid I would order directly from Lawrence and always ordered holsters with that special lining.

 

[boykinlp]

I've got a picture of one of my Lawrence holsters I posted on another thread here somewhere. Here it is. It's a fairly early one in the 1946-1954 era that will fit any K frame up to a 6 inch barrel. Many collectors don't realize that they made them with a chamois lining. That's the only thing that this holster is missing. I have not seen a chamois lined one for sale ever; but, I know they exist. When I was a kid I would order directly from Lawrence and always ordered holsters with that special lining.

Nice holster DocB! My holster in post #6 above has the chamois lining. I have seen a few with it, but have never seen one with the wool lining that I remember. I hope Alex will post a picture showing the wool lining of his holster!

 

[SAFireman]

My two, for N frame 4"

One basket weave, and one plain. One has tie-down, and one has a sewn in rear sight block/protector.

 

[Nedroe]

Here's a Few.....

For your viewing pleasure.
X22 3-1/2" Magnum

14 Flap Holster with a 29 no dash

29 No Dash in this model 34B

A Pre 27 in a 34 F 2/6 2 signifies N frame 6 barrel

A Pre 19 in a 34S

A 66 No Dash in a 34 526

A Model 38 Flat Latch in a 540 IWB

A Ruger Super Blackhawk 4-5/8 in a 34 with a hammer flap to protect your coat

A High Standard HD Military in a 39 554

I almost forgot this Pre 29, 5 screw, 4 inch in a 34R 532 R denotes factory thong

Ned

 

[turnerriver]

Fine looking holsters, Ned.
This model 95 flap holster is chamois lined.


A model 14 flap holster for a 4" N frame.


A model 34 ordered unoiled.

A model 31 Special Agent holster covered in "imported pigskin".
Regards, turnerriver

 

[Nedroe]

Thanks, turnerriver......

most of what I've learned about them, I learned thanks to your informative posts.

What is your take on that X22 holster. Is it cross draw? IWB? Both?


Ned

 

[turnerriver]

The model 22 holster is an inside the waist band holster and X indicates left hand so you have a left hand IWB holster made for a .357 Magnum with a 3 1/2" barrel- an unusual combination to say the least.
Like I said, fine looking holsters.
Regards,
turnerriver

 

[fat tom]

A model 31 Special Agent holster covered in "imported pigskin".
Regards, turnerriver

I just love that holster!
f.t.

 

[crazyphil]

turnerriver's Lawrence Special Agent is beautiful. Cowhide lining and imported pigskin exterior. I looked for one for years. I even called Bill Lawrence, George's grandson, who ran the business until sold to Bangor Punta. He told me: " they didn't make very many, probably due to a poor marketing effort". Well I perservered and finally found a nice one on the auction site, for a snub nosed Python. (Seek and you shall find)