Smythe & Wessin revolver

[turnerriver]

Hurts,doesn't it? I have to take some of you all to task-the holster maker drawing more of your attention every day is
S.D. MYRES-MYRES,not Myers.
Precision is important to you all as collectors;it is to me as well,especially in my chosen field.My friend Ordnanceguy calls me a holster curmudgeon-be that as it may,please call a spade a spade & not a spayed.Myres,not Myers.
Now here's some nice photos to calm me down & reward you for looking at this.
Detective Wonder holster for an I frame 2" revolver.The loops buckled around your belt,the butt fit in the bottom cup,the muzzle in the top,the gun sat upside down with the muzzle pointed into your armpit-sort of a shoulder holster with no shoulder straps.Featured in pre-war catalogs,shown with a Smith & Wesson & also shown in a photo with J.H. "Fitz" FitzGerald & a Detective Special.

This is a "Pink Simms" holster & a special order spring clip belt holster,both for 2" S&W small frame revolvers.Pink Simms was "An old time Texas cowboy,familiar with famous gunfighters & himself an expert pistol shot",according to the 1941 catalog.This holster was designed to be worn on a suspender with the tab through the metal D ring,there is a leather loop on the back to anchor it as well.Worn cross-draw.

3 Chief's Special holsters-The one on the left is an inside the waistband holster with high back to protect your shirt,the basketweave Border Patrol holster is unusual for such a small revolver.The middle left-hand holster with the Bodyguard is fully lined with smooth leather & has tie-down holes.

As nice a full flap floral carved swivel holster as I've seen,made for the 4" Combat Masterpiece.Maybe a parade holster for the Chief...

3 K frame holsters.The one on the left is maker etched "S&W .357 Combat mag 2 1/2" & is a cross-draw holster.

A carved holster for a model 41 .22 auto with a 5 1/2" barrel & a Texas Jockstrap holster for a 4" K frame revolver.

Remember-Myres,not Myers.
Regards,
John Witty
SWCA # 1426
NRA Endowment Life member

 

[s&wchad]

John,
Awesome karma, I'm in!!!!

Thanks for posting the holsters.

 

[Art Doc]

Have any for a Rugar or are they all for Smith & Western's with pencil barrell's?

 

[gizamo]

John,

I never mispell the name...

Although I'm never going to be in the same league as you Amigo....
I can occasionally say that you've been an inspiration in the holsters this kid's collected over the years.

Please except that my version of your last pic is the sincerest form of flattery......

On the Rocks...of course.

giz

 

[VM]

John - thanks for sharing your nice collection with us!

 

[smitholdtimer]

Detective Wonder

turnerriver Sir, could you place the I frame in this DETECTIVE WONDER so that we can lay eyeballs on it working? Hard to visualize and understand its efficiency. Splendid collection of leather art, but you already know that. Thank you for the photos.

 

[turnerriver]

Sam,I will attend to that tomorrow-on my way out to dinner at the moment.
Giz,as always,thanks for your comments & don't worry about the other post.
Regards,
turnerriver

 

[handejector]

Good point, John.
I use a memory key to remind myself when I type the name- I simply always say "my-rez" in my mind.

I always appreciate your informative posts on the leather guys.

 

[gizamo]

Brauer Bros. holsters are another one, that frequently gets confusing. Personally, I get the spelling on that one wrong ~ every so often...

Be nice to see some examples of their vintage work. Only have one in my possession...and it's for a 3 1/4" I-Frame..

giz

 

[turnerriver]

Here's 2 cuts from the 1941 Myres catalog showing the Pink Simms holster & the Detective Wonder holster in use,with accompanying descriptions.
regards,
turnerriver

 

[29aholic]

Myers Made

John
There was a small holster maker in SW Missouri by the name of Myers. Some of the holsters he made were copies of other makers, but a lot of them were his own ingenious designs. He used the heaviest weight of leather I have ever seen in a holster and were guaranteed to last a lifetime.

All of his holsters were marked "Myers Made" on the back, was wondering if you have ever seen any?

 

[merlindrb]

John

Are you sure it's Myres and not Miers? Just wondered...

Regards.

 

[turnerriver]

Curtis,I've seen holsters marked "Myers Made" that were made in Mexico-inexpensive holsters,not really distinguished in any way.I'm not familiar with a maker named Myers from Mo. but it sounds like he made quality holsters.
David,now I'm not sure...maybe I'd better go look at some holsters.
Regards,
John Witty
turnerriver

 

[SG-688]

and Dale Myres ??

Mentioned in Cooper's Fighting Handguns (and mispelled) for the "Medley Brush" retainer - and as seen in these ads from 1958 and 1959: Dale Myers, El Paso, Texas.

 

[Pontiaker]

Very cool stuff! Thanks for sharing...

 

[smitholdtimer]

Amazing "Detective Wonder"

turnerriver, I don't guess I would have figured that one out without the photo, great history lesson on another very interesting subject. Enjoyed your post and thanks for the photos.