Odd lanyard loop?

[mkk41]

Found an old lanyard loop. Identical to one from a S&W 1917 or Victory , but the shank is .100" longer with the cross pin groove an equal amount higher.
Anyone have an idea what it could be for?

 

[mkk41]

Found an old lanyard loop. Identical to one from a S&W 1917 or Victory , but the shank is .100" longer with the cross pin groove an equal amount higher.
Anyone have an idea what it could be for?

 

[Muley Gil]

Maybe a Colt 1917/New Service?

 

[mkk41]

Nope , ain't for a Colt. That's how I got it. I was looking for one for my 1917 Colt , but this didn't fit. I figured it was for a Smith so I kept it , but it don't fit.

 

[Deacon KC]

I wonder if it could be from a K frame like the HKPD used?

 

[mkk41]

Originally posted by DeaconKC:
I wonder if it could be from a K frame like the HKPD used?

Hmmm , interesting possibility. I guess the stock of and tooling for the old ones would be long gone.

 

[hhb]

The lanyard loop on the S&W RHKP Model 10 is
round, not rectangular.

 

[walnutred]

Kinda reminds me of a Webley lanyard.

 

[Muley Gil]

Kinda reminds me of a Webley lanyard.

I believe Webleys have a round ring.

 

[walnutred]

OK then, a Webley ring that was hit with a big hammer.

 

[reddogge]

Looks exactly like the one on my Colt DA M1903 left wheeler. The little shoulder makes is stand out farther from the butt than a Victory, or either M1917's.

 

[Buford57]

Almost looks like it was intended for use with target grips. Just enough extra length in the shank.