S&W Holster 21 63

[NavySCPO]

My Son picked this up at a flea market last weekend for a few bucks, I didn't ask, but likely didn't spend too much.

At first I thought it was for a K frame since it's for a 4", but when I tried it's far too small. Fits my Model 36 3" very nicely, except for the barrel length of course. It's marked with the S&W logo and 21 63 on the back. Might even fit a 5" since it's open.

Was it made just for the Model 63 (or maybe a 33-1 after it went to the J frame)? Not a bad holster, just not that many longer barrel J frames around that come to mind.

Any other 4" J frames around that I'm not thinking of?

 

[Shark Bait]

Model 34 kit gun?

 

[bigmoose]

Model 651.

 

[jframejoey]

maybe a model 30/33?

 

[crazyphil]

S&W holster model 21 is the Blazer. It was one of the most popular of
the S&W line, inherited when they purchased the company formerly owned
by Wally Wolfram. The number 63 is the size code. I know 62 is for a
J Frame with 2" barrel, so a guess that 63 is for a 3" barrel is a pretty
good guess. When the 2nd number is 4 they are for 4", when the 2nd
number is 6 they are for 6", so the 3" barrel makes some sense. More
than just a guess.

 

[crazyphil]

Danny this thread should probably be in Gun Leather and Carry Gear.
Perhaps turnerriver will see it and move it if he agrees.

 

[Bastogne71]

S&W holster model 21 is the Blazer. It was one of the most popular of
the S&W line, inherited when they purchased the company formerly owned
by Wally Wolfram. The number 63 is the size code. I know 62 is for a
J Frame with 2" barrel, so a guess that 63 is for a 3" barrel is a pretty
good guess. When the 2nd number is 4 they are for 4", when the 2nd
number is 6 they are for 6", so the 3" barrel makes some sense. More
than just a guess.

Crazy Phil is correct in that your holster is for a 3" J frame. I have a 21 64 that fits my M63 4" barrel with about 5/8" extra length to protect the muzzle. From your pictures, your holster is a little shorter than mine.

There are seven 4" J frames: model 30-1, 31-1, 33-1, 34-1, 63, 631, & 651.

 

[turnerriver]

This fits in either category but thanks for the plug, Phil. It's a reminder to take a look in both places if you're seeking information and to take a look around the whole forum now and then. It couldn't hurt and I always learn something when I do.
Regards,
turnerriver