The nicest Lawrence holster I’ve ever owned

[bracebeemer]

Hi guys, it's been awhile.
Last month I attended the gun show in Kansas City.( Missouri Valley Arms Collectirs .) My buddy Tom found the nicest Lawrence rig I had ever seen. He knows I like gun leather and offered it to me. I couldn't get my money out fast enough!
It's a beautiful pre-war laced and floral carved Geatge Lawrence holster and cartridge belt with the Steerhude football logo in almost unused condition It will fit a number of S&W's and Colts with 6" barrels including I believe a .45 Auto. Enjoy the photos.
Bill

 

[65-2x2]

That would bring out the cowboy in me too, Bill.

 

[turnerriver]

It has been awhile, welcome back with a bang ! Beautiful rig, thanks for posting it.
Regards,

 

[boykinlp]

Wow, that rig is beautiful! Lawrence does some of the best floral carving work in the business. I would have jumped on that one too. IIRC, the holster is the Lawrence Model 211. Can you wear the rig?
Larry

 

[bracebeemer]

It's a little tight on me. It's a 35" belt, but I can go to the first hole in the young and hold my breath.

 

[bracebeemer]

The fourth photo doesn't belong. It's from a saddle that I own. I can't figure out how to delete it.

 

[dobegrant]

Very nice holster rig

 

[ENNE-FRAME]

Bill I agree, one of the most beautiful leather carved I've ever seen. The Lawrence factory staff knew their job.
Thanks for sharing.
The photos shows mine for OD 38/44.
Bill to be fair, I recognize the work on your holster as much nicer than the one on mine. The flower above the loop is absolutely beautiful, unlike mine. You own an awesome rig.

 

[turnerriver]

Lawrence made some fine looking rigs. This one fits an Outdoorsman as well.

Regards,

 

[bracebeemer]

Bill I agree, one of the most beautiful leather carved I've ever seen. The Lawrence factory staff knew their job.
Thanks for sharing.
The photos shows mine for OD 38/44.
Bill to be fair, I recognize the work on your holster as much nicer than the one on mine. The flower above the loop is absolutely beautiful, unlike mine. You own an awesome rig.
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[bracebeemer]

My pre war Lawrence rig has a gold plated buckle. Was that an option you could order? Has anyone seen a gold buckle on a Lawrence cartridge belt. Turnriver has seen a lot more than I have. What do you think John ?

 

[ENNE-FRAME]

Dear Bill,
I've focused solely on Heiser holsters.
I'd like to slowly collect all the series in their different versions: plain smooth, basket stamped, and floral carved.
So I was forced to leave the other manufacturers alone.
But your outfit with the golden buckle really makes my head spin.

 

[glenwolde]

My pre war Lawrence rig has a gold plated buckle. Was that an option you could order? Has anyone seen a gold buckle on a Lawrence cartridge belt. Turnriver has seen a lot more than I have. What do you think John ?

Is it gold, or brass? In the 80's I worked in a gun store that ordered a lot of Lawrence holsters. That was part of my duties. There were some belts that had the option of brass or nickel buckles.

 

[bracebeemer]

Thanks for your insights. This is not brass. It's a plated medal and it has a few spots of de-plating. Of course it is almost a hundred years old.

 

[turnerriver]

Lawrence would do anything you wanted if they could. I know I have some brass and some nickel buckles but doubt any are plated. I'll take a look in some pre-war catalogs and see if any mention is made of upgraded buckles.
Regards,

 

[bracebeemer]

Lawrence would do anything you wanted if they could. I know I have some brass and some nickel buckles but doubt any are plated. I'll take a look in some pre-war catalogs and see if any mention is made of upgraded buckles.
Regards,

 

[Oldsalt66]

Congratulations, I can't recall ever seeing a nicer rig.

 

[SSGRock]

That is a very nice rig.