Show 'em if you got 'em - Lawrence Leather Products

[rednichols]

Here is an early Lawrence model 14 flap holster for a Colt .32 pocket auto. The maker's swastika snap indicates a pre 1930's manufacture. There are 2 holes on the flap from a US Army pin that was on it when I found it.
Larry, your model 9 holster is probably from the same period when ".22 auto" meant a Colt Woodsman.

Regards,

That logo on the snap button is also known as the Navajo 'whirling logs' and appears in Navajo art including rugs and beading with the tip ends facing either way; as on the WWII symbol and also oppositely.

Recognizing nevertheless that virtually all saddlers of the late 19th and early 20th century were Germans especially Heiser. As were many Confederates and the Texas Rangers who were recruited from the Confederacy.

Heiser offered a 'spotted' holster using the whirling logs decoration:

 

[jamestx]

I have a mix , the belt

and holster on top is a Lawrence set.

They each housed a Ruger Buckeye Special.
This is one of my favorites, my Dad bought the gun and holster together and I've carried it for years , live this holster.

 

[2152hq]

A Lawrence for a 1911
Carved, shag carpet lined, sight protector inside, sewen plug in the nose,,
The codes tell the story I guess.
I bought it 'cause I liked it. Never wore it though.

 

[S&W or Colt guy]

Geo Lawrence 79B Gunslinger-Mint

I found this Gunslinger rig in my storage and decided to research it. Appears to be for an O/M Blackhawk .44 mag. My Blackhawk is about 25 years "gone" Unfortunately both were not on the scene at the same time.
Anyway, here are some photos showing it's pedigree.
ENJOY

[Updated]
Second thought: Going to see if I can 'trade' this for a Bianchi Old Army Right Hand Flap holster in similar condition. Posting as a trade.. Thanks


I scored the Bianchi Old Army I was searching for on ebay so this Gunslinger rig is being listed for sale now.. Sorry for the confusion

 

[Narragansett]

I found this Gunslinger rig in my storage and decided to research it. Appears to be for an O/M Blackhawk .44 mag. My Blackhawk is about 25 years "gone" Unfortunately both were not on the scene at the same time.
Anyway, here are some photos showing it's pedigree.
ENJOY


Second thought: Going to see if I can 'trade' this for a Bianchi Old Army Right Hand Flap holster in similar condition. Posting as a trade.. Thanks

That looks to be a Gunslinger. I had a gunslinger 2( lower ) to go with my super black hawk. I got it in the 70's. # 2 son has the gun and the holster now

 

[turnerriver]

Here's one of my favorites- a flap holster made for the 2" Combat Masterpiece revolver.

Regards,

 

[KalamazooKid]

A favorite of mine, this beautiful holster fits an old Colt Woodsman perfectly.

 

[turnerriver]

A combination pocket and belt holster for a 5" .357 Magnum-that's a big pocketful !
Stamped with the Stoeger logo. These were often worn with a belt run through the loop and the body of the holster in the back pocket. The only one I've seen with the Stoeger logo.

 

[ordnanceguy]

A year old thread?? OK, I'll bite.

Here is a very scarce George Lawrence made U.S. Model of 1916 holster for the M1911 .45 pistol. It was made in WWI. During that war Lawrence also made other leather equipment for the U.S. military including rifle slings and rifle scabbards.







Regards,
Charlie Flick

 

[boykinlp]

That is very COOL, Charlie. I didn't realize Lawrence made military leather. I wonder why the Makers Mark is so plain, and not one of the regularly used ones?
Larry

A year old thread?? OK, I'll bite.

Here is a very scarce George Lawrence made U.S. Model of 1916 holster for the M1911 .45 pistol. It was made in WWI. During that war Lawrence also made other leather equipment for the U.S. military including rifle slings and rifle scabbards.







Regards,
Charlie Flick

 

[crazyphil]

Tim I really like that carved and laced model 27. If this were a contest,
you would surely take the cake.

John, the carved black holster on the right with the white lacing
was made by Eubanks IIRC

 

[boykinlp]

Tim I really like that carved and laced model 27. If this were a contest,
you would surely take the cake.

John, the carved black holster on the right with the white lacing
was made by Eubanks IIRC

I think I've seen that one before! Very Nice!!
Larry

 

[sceva]

Here's a Lawrence you may not have seen before. I suspect later vintage

 

[Catia Lyst]

George Lawrence 140 L S&W 22

Hey All,
I just got this George Lawrence and I'm trying to date it. Any ideas ?

 

[turnerriver]

Your holster was made after WW II and before 1963 or 4, Lawrence started using a 3 digit size code then. I'm guessing that your holster was made for a S&W model 41 or 46 .22 auto, that's what the photo suggests. The old style football shaped logo on the belt was used before and after WW II on belts but only before the war on holsters.
Regards,

 

[boykinlp]

Your holster was made after WW II and before 1963 or 4, Lawrence started using a 3 digit size code then. I'm guessing that your holster was made for a S&W model 41 or 46 .22 auto, that's what the photo suggests. The old style football shaped logo on the belt was used before and after WW II on belts but only before the war on holsters.
Regards,

Catina Lyst, nice Lawrence rig! John, thanks for that information. At first look, I would have incorrectly assumed that the holster was added to an older belt, even though they looked like a matched set.
Larry

 

[Catia Lyst]

Hi and thanks for your replies !
I contacted the George Lawrence museum and the lady working there found a catalogue showing a version of it in 1959. But, I also found photos dating the advertisement of the Smith and Wesson on a George Lawrence dating back to 1868 which goes with the date that that specific S&W type was made. The museum person said it's also possible but they haven't scanned the hundreds of catalogues as yet. So I'm grateful for you all narrowing it down.

 

[CScott]

Lawrence half-flap with Triple Lock #399.