Vintage - show'em if ya got'em

[rednichols]

Gorgeous. And don't let the position of the holstered revolver on the dismounted cavalryman fool you: the practice was to shift it 'round front to suit the photographer. The two standing men are wearing their holsters in 'twist' or 'cavalry' draw as intended. We see LOTS of old west pics with the holsters placed in front and giving the impression that folks wore them that way; but they were simply showing off all their weaponry. An extreme example is this Texas Ranger whose left hand Brill has been moved 'round to his right side, then the revolver turned around backwards and even sideways to show it off:

 

[LEO918]

Here's a recent find. An S.D. Myres for 6" K- frames...

 

[bmcgilvray]

A good ol' Lawrence holster with a good even older 1925 vintage Colt Army Special .41 Long Colt.







You know you're in trouble when you get mixed up on which Colt received the Tyler T-Grip. I could have sworn I stuck it on the '53 vintage NYPD Colt Official Police, but the Army Special's sporting it in the photographs. Was news to me!

Just send me on out to the Alzheimer's wing at the local nursing home.

 

[jimgoldth]

I recently found a box of old holsters at a local gun shop for $5 ea plus tax. Most were in pretty poor condition but I found 4 that were interesting even though I do not a gun for any of them.

EUBANKS LEATHER BOISE, IDAHO 89 32 A for a Colt model M 32 / 380 Auto.
and a BIANCHI #2 for 9 MM HI PWR (BROWNING)

BUCHHEIMER PREFECT FIT B692 FREDERICK, MD. for 6" Colt model 357.

The 4th is probably for a Makarov 9x18 pistol and was made in Hungary.

 

[Targets Guy]

 

[Targets Guy]

gas station near e

 

[jimgoldth]

I definitely prefer leather and leather has been use for military holsters up until the 1980s. John Bianchi spent a lot of thought and time to come up with the UM84 holster system for the U S Military. It can be changed from right to left side carry and is secure.

 

[jimgoldth]

Another from the $5 box. This one is a DeSantis #056 B6. It looks like it may fit a Glock but it would work for my S&W 3913 if I cut down the safety strap and put in a new snap.

And the front side. I have confirmed that it is for a Glock 19 size pistol.

 

[crazyphil]

I definitely prefer leather and leather has been use for military holsters up until the 1980s. John Bianchi spent a lot of thought and time to come up with the UM84 holster system for the U S Military. It can be changed from right to left side carry and is secure.

Jim if you want more information on the UM84 go to the search
-function & type in: An historian's lament by Red Nichols.

 

[rednichols]

I definitely prefer leather and leather has been use for military holsters up until the 1980s. John Bianchi spent a lot of thought and time to come up with the UM84 holster system for the U S Military. It can be changed from right to left side carry and is secure.

To be completely fair to holstory, it took more than JB's thought and time to come up with the UM84 that then became the M12 . But the stainless belt hanger, which allowed the left/right interchange, was entirely his contrivance. With the many patents issued for the holster we went to the trouble to keep the inventors straight on each one.

The unusual flap closure was Marty Miller's idea, one that he came up with after he and I had attended an LAPD appearance. It's notion is to be silent and to be self-cleaning. He achieved both, only to be swept out the door when the company was sold in '87.

 

[SWTIM255]

Leatherslap

Got it from Dan Denaheys son, Dan got it from Jeff Cooper, John gave it to Jeff to try out.
Showed it to John when he worked my companies booth at SHOT in 2012, he said he made it, but his memory was going a little fuzzy then.
All in all, a cool holster

 

[SWTIM255]

Alessi S/H for a "03 colt pocket auto, don't think many of these were made

 

[jimgoldth]

I found another Smith & Wesson Holster. This is a model 21 size 34 holding my nickel pre model 10 4"

 

[LEO918]

Bird's Saddlery - Mesa Arizona...

 

[jimgoldth]

I visited my LGS again and asked if the had any other old holsters and was taken out back where I found another box to look through and found a BIANCHI M66 which was Bianchi's first attempt to modernize the 1911A1 holster for the American GI. John Bianchi shows it and tells the story in his book Blue Steel & Gunleather.

I think it was a great design as it could be carried either right or left strong side or cross draw. it was close to the body rather than dangling and flopping around when you ran and it could be used on about any belt. The moveable top flap kept rain off the pistol and provided a little security.

 

[LPD256]

Here's one offered to me by My friend kansasgunner at our local show this weekend for my 28 no dash. Thanks again Tim. Oliver Ball he has previously posted.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

This modified N frame B-M was given to my years ago by a forum member from Washington. I forgot his name but believe it was Mike who found it while riding his motorcycle through some small town. After "Holstery" was already out Red Nichols had wished I showed it to him earlier because if I recall correctly the markings made it one of the earliest B-Ms he has encountered. It had been modified to fit a longer 6 1/2" fixed sight gun like a triple lock. Here's a Model 27-2 in it just for the picture.

 

[druryj]

Almost vintage; maybe in a few years, but this is an Alessi Pancake back when Lou Alessi was still around and making leather goods. It's paired with a Walther PPK/S that as best I can recall, was from the mid-80's. It was one of my first handguns and holsters for concealed carry. Sure don't make 'em like this anymore, either one!

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[BearBio]

I know little or nothing on this shoulder holster. It IS stamped "El Passo Saddlery and has a number on the metal cap. Picked it up when I was doing cowboy shooting. Any info appreciated!

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I added the thongs and conchos.

 

[jimgoldth]

Before I got into "Brand Names" of holsters I was perfectly willing to use holsters that worked even though they were not marked with a famous maker's name. Beauty is as beauty does. This shoulder holster is perfect for this S&W 38 Double Action Break top revolver. both are long gone.

This old pocket holster that is unbranded works well with my 3" model 49.