Model 19 "ONI" (Office of Naval Intelligence)

[kwill1911]

Thanks for posting this. Where did you find the ONI newsletter?

 

[turnerriver]

Hi guys,I have this old holster and was doing some googling/research on it. It looks like the standard Bucheimer Hank Sloan type but is not maker marked. The only markings are "Pat.Pend."and "O.N.I. 9." I found an official Office Of Naval Intelligence newsletter dated Sept.30,1965 which describes the holster issued with the new 357 revolver,it exactly describes a Hank Sloan type holster.It fits a S&W model 64 K frame perfectly.I was thinking some of the LEO and holster historians here might be interested in seeing this one.

There is no doubt in my mind that your holster is a Hank Sloan model made by Bucheimer. The stitching pattern, hardware and configuration are identical. Thanks for posting it, that is a very interesting holster.
Regards,
turnerriver

 

[AlohaGman]

Hope Tom was able to locate an O.N.I. I carried one on the job for several years. None to happy to turn it in. It was the original FBI SWAT sidearm eventually replaced by the 459 and then the 226. The O.N.I. 19 was an outstanding weapon day in and day out. I am sure it created an impression on the Firearms Training Unit and lead to the adoption of the 3” model 13 which was probably the best answer for general Agent issue.

 

[Buford57]

Not sure how I missed this fascinating thread the first time around. Does anyone have insight on how GSA disposed of the guns that were transferred to them?