Maker Specific - George Lawrence Co.
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Original pocket holster & new made copy
original model 18 pocket holster fits the 1903 / 1908 Colt pistols as well as the new Browning 1911-22 & 1911-380/
Matt made the new copy based on pictures & measurements of the original sent to him.
rayb
original model 18 pocket holster fits the 1903 / 1908 Colt pistols as well as the new Browning 1911-22 & 1911-380/
Matt made the new copy based on pictures & measurements of the original sent to him.
rayb
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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.
boykinlp......is this holster a mod-211 I have one just like it..............M*
OP
It sure is, show us yours!
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Eddie Southgate
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Fat Tom,
What is the model number for the Detective Special holster you have ?
Thanks,
Eddie
What is the model number for the Detective Special holster you have ?
Thanks,
Eddie
3 OF MY LAWRENCES
Sam Sherlock started a leather business in Portland, Oregon in
1857, but 2 years later he passed away. His son in law George
Lawrence took over. The business was operated by several
generations of Lawrences until sold in 1989 to Gould & Goodrich.
One of their best sellers was the Model 120 Keith, which is
basically a Threepersons style made for single action revolvers.
Mine is show here on the left. I put the silver arrowhead on it
to cover a small blem. Shown with a Peacemaker replica.
The model 34 also known as the FBI holster is virtually the same
as the 120 except the model is made for double action revolvers.
Shown with a model 10 with 2" barrel.
2nd from left is my 34V. The V means pigskin exterior. It is
lined with smooth cowhide. It has the hammer guard to
protect the jacket lining of the carrier.
3rd from left is a floral carved model 2C made for a 4" M&P,
with retention snap on strap. The C in the model number
designates it as being from Lawrences Challenger Line, which
was a less expensive line. (lighter weight leather)
It is shown with a 4" Model 10.
A later Lawrence fit chart says "Custom options not available
on the Challenger line" so I was lucky to get this flower
carving before that option was not available.
Sam Sherlock started a leather business in Portland, Oregon in
1857, but 2 years later he passed away. His son in law George
Lawrence took over. The business was operated by several
generations of Lawrences until sold in 1989 to Gould & Goodrich.
One of their best sellers was the Model 120 Keith, which is
basically a Threepersons style made for single action revolvers.
Mine is show here on the left. I put the silver arrowhead on it
to cover a small blem. Shown with a Peacemaker replica.
The model 34 also known as the FBI holster is virtually the same
as the 120 except the model is made for double action revolvers.
Shown with a model 10 with 2" barrel.
2nd from left is my 34V. The V means pigskin exterior. It is
lined with smooth cowhide. It has the hammer guard to
protect the jacket lining of the carrier.
3rd from left is a floral carved model 2C made for a 4" M&P,
with retention snap on strap. The C in the model number
designates it as being from Lawrences Challenger Line, which
was a less expensive line. (lighter weight leather)
It is shown with a 4" Model 10.
A later Lawrence fit chart says "Custom options not available
on the Challenger line" so I was lucky to get this flower
carving before that option was not available.
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Chubbo
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#561
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This is one of my favorite Geo. Lawrence holsters. I bought it damaged many years ago, cut it apart, added a silver Bison to the strap around the front of it, used part of the heavy leather that it was constructed from, for a belt loop, and thus shamefully rescued it from a scrap bin, to build a holster for my S&W mod. 19-3. This holster started out as a G. Lawrence #561. My George Lawrence catalog does not mention a #561, so I don't know what kind of holster it was to start with, but would really like to know, can you experts help me with that?
Chubbo
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This is one of my favorite Geo. Lawrence holsters. I bought it damaged many years ago, cut it apart, added a silver Bison to the strap around the front of it, used part of the heavy leather that it was constructed from, for a belt loop, and thus shamefully rescued it from a scrap bin, to build a holster for my S&W mod. 19-3. This holster started out as a G. Lawrence #561. My George Lawrence catalog does not mention a #561, so I don't know what kind of holster it was to start with, but would really like to know, can you experts help me with that?
Chubbo
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Chubbo
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#120B 658
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=252405&stc=1&d=1475615758
This is a G. Lawrence #120B 658 holster. I modified it's retaining strap to be able to use it with my S&W Mod. 27 6", by adding silver snap covers. I am ashamed that I modified it way back then, but only had a few holsters, and wanted to be able to use them all.
Chubbo
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=252405&stc=1&d=1475615758
This is a G. Lawrence #120B 658 holster. I modified it's retaining strap to be able to use it with my S&W Mod. 27 6", by adding silver snap covers. I am ashamed that I modified it way back then, but only had a few holsters, and wanted to be able to use them all.
Chubbo
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Chubbo
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#211BLC 623
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=252407&stc=1&d=1475616840
Still confession time, this one a #211BLC 623, I modified by replacing the initials display strip, with a Spare cartridge holder, thereby making it usable for my S&W Mod. 15 Combat masterpiece. Sorry about showing these holsters one at a time, but, my picture posting ability, and my old computer limit me.
Chubbo
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=252407&stc=1&d=1475616840
Still confession time, this one a #211BLC 623, I modified by replacing the initials display strip, with a Spare cartridge holder, thereby making it usable for my S&W Mod. 15 Combat masterpiece. Sorry about showing these holsters one at a time, but, my picture posting ability, and my old computer limit me.
Chubbo
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561 = 2.5" Hi Standard Sentinel
Chubbo
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#24ZL 538
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This versatile little G. Lawrence holster, #24ZL 538, will fit S&W Mod. 34, 60, The .38 Lemon squeezers, and pretty much all the J models. as shown.
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This versatile little G. Lawrence holster, #24ZL 538, will fit S&W Mod. 34, 60, The .38 Lemon squeezers, and pretty much all the J models. as shown.
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Every time I have modified one of my holsters, and there have been more
than a few times, I have regretted it at some later time. Then I either
have to un-modify them or get rid of them in some way.
Usually it is trying to get a holster to fit a gun that it wasn't made for.
I have finally learned to not acquire a holster unless it fits a gun that
I have. If a holster is so good I just have to have it, I must also go
shopping for a gun to fit it. Yep, I've done that too.
than a few times, I have regretted it at some later time. Then I either
have to un-modify them or get rid of them in some way.
Usually it is trying to get a holster to fit a gun that it wasn't made for.
I have finally learned to not acquire a holster unless it fits a gun that
I have. If a holster is so good I just have to have it, I must also go
shopping for a gun to fit it. Yep, I've done that too.
Here is an example of a "modified" Lawrence, but I plead not guilty.
I bought it like this. It is a model 34V which is the FBI quick draw
model. The V means the outer leather is pigskin. Lined with cowhide.
Size code is 432 which is for a 4" N Frame. The seller advertised it as
being cut down to fit a 3.5" barrel. Actually the barrel of my 4" Model
27 shown below comes right flush even with the cut off. This is a
modification that I kinda like.
I bought it like this. It is a model 34V which is the FBI quick draw
model. The V means the outer leather is pigskin. Lined with cowhide.
Size code is 432 which is for a 4" N Frame. The seller advertised it as
being cut down to fit a 3.5" barrel. Actually the barrel of my 4" Model
27 shown below comes right flush even with the cut off. This is a
modification that I kinda like.
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Chubbo
Member
G. Lawrence 120 series holsters
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These are all of the very versatile C. Lawrence 120 series holsters, the 120BS RBH, holding the Colt 1911 Delta Elite, using an adapter, and the 4" Colt flat side Woodsman, the 120B R44M 61/2, holding the Colt Woodsman 6", and the S&W 27 6" using an adapter. The one shown holding the S&W Mod. 27 83/8" is a 120 535. These all will fit the handguns shown, some by using the removable adapters used on the retaining straps. These holsters will possibly fit other handguns , that i'v not tried.
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These are all of the very versatile C. Lawrence 120 series holsters, the 120BS RBH, holding the Colt 1911 Delta Elite, using an adapter, and the 4" Colt flat side Woodsman, the 120B R44M 61/2, holding the Colt Woodsman 6", and the S&W 27 6" using an adapter. The one shown holding the S&W Mod. 27 83/8" is a 120 535. These all will fit the handguns shown, some by using the removable adapters used on the retaining straps. These holsters will possibly fit other handguns , that i'v not tried.
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fat tom
Absent Comrade
fat tom
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Shown before,but my latest Lawrence. A buscadero rig made for 6" K-38 Masterpiece.
f.t.
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Chubbo
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These George Lawrence Half flap holsters shown a #100 23, a G. Lawrence CON P1, and a Thompson Center ARMS P1. The TC Arms P1 was made for Thomposon Center Contender, by Lawrence, for 10" bbl. pistols. The P1 TC, is shown holding a 10" contender pistol, and also shown holding an 83/8" scoped S&W Mod. 14-4 K 38, The other G. Lawrence #CON P1, is shown holding a S&W Mod. 629-3 61/2 ", and a S&W Mod. 27 83/8". The other a G. Lawrence #100 33, is shown holding a S&W Mod. 14-2 6" K 38. As can be seen, these Half Flap holsters can be used with many different handguns some by using home made adapters.
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Chubbo
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Cap & Ball
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This is my only George Lawrence holster made for a Cap & Ball revolver, a #122LB C&B 8. It's shown holding a Colt 1860 Army.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=252629&stc=1&d=1475779356
This is my only George Lawrence holster made for a Cap & Ball revolver, a #122LB C&B 8. It's shown holding a Colt 1860 Army.
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Here's a couple G/Lawrence holsters I have.
First is one for a S&W 357 Combat Magnum 4" according to the # on the back.
Chamois lined,looks like it's had a gun in it for maybe a day or so. Bought this one at a show for $5 last year,,couldn't believe it.
The plastic holster right next to it for some tacticool type was $60.
These next two I picked up at a show a couple weeks ago. I had no idea what they fit but just liked the holsters so I bought them.
This first one is for a 1911A1 'National Match' so the list I have says. It has the sight protector sewn in. But it takes my plain jane 1911A1 just fine. In fact it fits my short bbld Lugers and the P38 also,,no slack on the safety strap either.
Nice carved floral pattern and simple safety strap.
The bottom has the sewn in plug and the inside in wool skin lined. I guess that's not too common. I never had a holster with that feature. Lots of feature code markings on this one on the back side.
The last one is a flap holster,,a favorite type of mine.
Another wool skin lined holster. It shows little use. Another with the sewn in end plug & sight protector. I pondered all the way home what It might fit, Too short for the 1911,,maybe a Commander I thought ,
Turns out it was made for the S&W M39. Nothing wrong with that except I sold mine. Guess I'll maybe have to get another.
First is one for a S&W 357 Combat Magnum 4" according to the # on the back.
Chamois lined,looks like it's had a gun in it for maybe a day or so. Bought this one at a show for $5 last year,,couldn't believe it.
The plastic holster right next to it for some tacticool type was $60.
These next two I picked up at a show a couple weeks ago. I had no idea what they fit but just liked the holsters so I bought them.
This first one is for a 1911A1 'National Match' so the list I have says. It has the sight protector sewn in. But it takes my plain jane 1911A1 just fine. In fact it fits my short bbld Lugers and the P38 also,,no slack on the safety strap either.
Nice carved floral pattern and simple safety strap.
The bottom has the sewn in plug and the inside in wool skin lined. I guess that's not too common. I never had a holster with that feature. Lots of feature code markings on this one on the back side.
The last one is a flap holster,,a favorite type of mine.
Another wool skin lined holster. It shows little use. Another with the sewn in end plug & sight protector. I pondered all the way home what It might fit, Too short for the 1911,,maybe a Commander I thought ,
Turns out it was made for the S&W M39. Nothing wrong with that except I sold mine. Guess I'll maybe have to get another.
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