Pretty little holster but no gun to fit.

[andy52]

I had started a thread on this holster awhile back, the seller lowered the price so I decided to buy it.
It's really a beautifully done tooled holster, missing the stud but I just ordered one to replace it.
I debated buying it because I couldn't figure out what fit it. I just got it today and I have no gun in my collection that will fit.
Back when I post it crazyphil suggested it might be for a Colt 1903 or similar.
I had a 1908 model years ago but alas I sold it.
Well now I have a holster I'll have to buy a gun for....

 

[s&wchad]

It almost looks like a Commander size 1911 would fit, judging by your hand. Did you try a 1911?

 

[andy52]

It almost looks like a Commander size 1911 would fit, judging by your hand. Did you try a 1911?

The only .45 acp auto I own is a Sig P220 and it won't fit do to the square trigger guard.

 

[flagman1776]

When it's safe to venture out... take it to pawn shop? or shops that handle older guns. Buy the guy a coffee and see if they'll let you try some likely candidates.

As a one time leather worker... Wonderful work.

 

[andy52]

When it's safe to venture out... take it to pawn shop? or shops that handle older guns. Buy the guy a coffee and see if they'll let you try some likely candidates.

As a one time leather worker... Wonderful work.

I'll hit up some of my buddies that may have some that might fit then I'll try your idea and your right whoever made that holster knew what they were doing.

 

[crazyphil]

It looks as if the one I had is by the same maker, just a different color.
I bought this Hubley cap pistol, supposed to be same size as Colt 1903,
and gave the gun & holster to a great-grandson.

 

[crazyphil]

I found this photo with the Hubley in the holster.

 

[andy52]

I found this photo with the Hubley in the holster.

I guess that means I'll have to start looking for a 1903 or 1908 model.....

 

[crazyphil]

I guess that means I'll have to start looking for a 1903 or 1908 model.....

Or a Hubley cap gun.

 

[usmc2427765]

It screams " south of the border". Nice holster

 

[boykinlp]

Very nice holster. Kinda looks like a Purty Gear product.
Larry

 

[jeffrefrig]

Darn, it looks like you're gonna have to buy another gun! I hate when that happens!

 

[andy52]

Darn, it looks like you're gonna have to buy another gun! I hate when that happens!

I'm not much of a Colt guy but I'll just have to suck it up and start looking for a 1903 or 1908 model.

 

[J. R. WEEMS]

FIT?

Looks a bit small for a 45? How about this one? A 1920 I frame in 38S&W.?

 

[Eddie Southgate]

Looks a bit small for a 45? How about tis one? A 1920 L frame in 38S&W.?

Ain't 1920 a tad early for an L frame ?

 

[les.b]

Ain't 1920 a tad early for an L frame ?

I think he must have meant "I" frame.

Best Regards, Les

 

[J. R. WEEMS]

Ain't 1920 a tad early for an L frame ?

fat little fingers gets it done.

 

[H Richard]

Andy, Check out a Browning (FN) Mod of 1955, (or earlier models). Bet would fit.

 

[andy52]

Thanks Richard and your probably right but I just bought a 1903 from a member that had one in the for sale section here.
I had also looked at some early Remington's and Savages from the same era that most likely would have fit.
It's pretty amusing when someone has to buy a gun just to fit a holster..

 

[max503]

It's pretty amusing when someone has to buy a gun just to fit a holster..

Considering some of the reasons people have for buying a gun...I'd say yours is one of the most wholesome. Sorry, but my news comes up from St. Louis.