Old Shoulder Holster ID with Possible Portland Police Connection

[Dump1567]

I recently bought this shoulder holster on-line (still waiting on it) thinking it belonged to a Military Pilot. It has "Cap't Frank Ervin" inscribed into it.

During my internet research, Capt. Frank Ervin came up as a retired Capt. from the Portland Police Bureau. It looks like he passed in 1960 or so. The holster is coming from the Portland area, so that's why I believe it's the same guy (no other matches came-up).

During his career (1915-1952), he was instrumental in organizing of the traffic bureau that he eventually became Captain of.

I know this is a long shot, but can anyone fathom to guess what gun this holster may fit?

I believe Portland issued Colts during this time, but I think officers where allowed to purchase their own firearms also.

Here's some pics of the holster, the man, and his Obituary.

The link after the pics shows a picture of him standing in front of an old Harley. (scroll to bottom of link).

For those that like history, enjoy.

Frank Ervin was born in 1886
and came over to Portland Police
Bureau in 1915 as a lateral hire
from the State Department of
Game. Through his love for
motorized-cycles, automobiles
and machines of every kind, he
eventually became the Captain of
Traffic Division. During his
appointment as Captain,
accidents were reduced
dramatically through public
education.

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/pbnotify.cfm?action=ViewAttachAct&content_binary_id=491&newWindow=1

 

[Alk8944]

6 1/2" Triple Lock, or other N-Frame model?

On second viewing possibly a Colt Single Action Army. There seems to be the impression of an ejector housing between the R-V of Ervin.

 

[bcrowl]

Not sure what it fits, but that's a pretty cool find.

 

[Dump1567]

6 1/2" Triple Lock, or other N-Frame model?

On second viewing possibly a Colt Single Action Army. There seems to be the impression of an ejector housing between the R-V of Ervin.

You're right on the 6 1/2" N Frame. I no longer have a 6 1/2" to try in it, but my 4" N fit great and lined-up with some wear marks. I use to own a 6 1/2" triple lock that was issued to the Washington State Patrol. Perhaps the Capt. had something similar. I'm sure being in charge of the traffic bureau, he dealt with other agencies like the WSP.

Here's my 5 1/2" New Service. It fit pretty well also.