Missouri State Highway Patrol issue revolver, 38 Special Combat Masterpiece with 5 inch barrel.
The revolver is shown with issue swivel holster, double ammunition pouch, handcuff case, and Sam Browne Belt with shoulder strap. Note that the Dee rings are affixed not to the belt, or to removable keepers, but to the belt tunnel on the holster itself. Leather was made by Dehner's of Omaha, who refers to it as the "Missouri Style." All holsters for MSHP were made to hold a 5 inch revolver even though MSHP switched to the 4 inch Combat Masterpiece in 1954. This simplified stocking requirements for replacement holsters. Weapon belongs to a friend, who allowed it to be photographed for an article written by myself, fellow SWCA member Russ, known on this forum as "Linde," and Roy Jinks.