What is this? Never saw One Before

[antilamr]

I came across this and am stumped on what it is or how it's to be used. Vintage. Looks like it would fit a J-frame maybe. Only have these 2 pictures and no additional info. Maybe a giant sweat guard on it? What would it fit? How would you carry this? (maybe an early version of a sticky holster?) Who made these? Hard to find? Collectable? Any value to these? Hopefully those more schooled than I will chime in.

 

[Onomea]

I'm guessing it's a version or variation on the Barton's Special, an easy on, easy off design. The "giant sweat guard," I'm guessing, folds over the belt to keep the holster in place.

 

[Whiskey-Seven]

I believe you have an Urban Carry "Deep Concealment " holster

Deep Concealment Holster • Comfort with a Lightning Draw


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[crazyphil]

That is a paddle style holster. What you call the giant sweat guard
is the paddle. It goes over your belt and/or inside your pants. It
appears to be made for cross-draw. It is the type pouch that has a
spring for retention. Looks to me like it is a Bucheimer Sheriff's model.
The paddle could have been an option, but more likely it was an after
market add on.

Here is a picture of my Sheriff model Bucheimer.
On the back the numbers are 32 11 and it is a
perfect fit for a J Frame. Shown with a Charter
Undercover. I can't make out the numbers on the back of
your holster, but you probably can.

 

[antilamr]

That is a paddle style holster. What you call the giant sweat guard
is the paddle. It goes over your belt and/or inside your pants. It
appears to be made for cross-draw. It is the type pouch that has a
spring for retention. Looks to me like it is a Bucheimer Sheriff's model.
The paddle could have been an option, but more likely it was an after
market add on.

Here is a picture of my Sheriff model Bucheimer.
On the back the numbers are 32 11 and it is a
perfect fit for a J Frame. Shown with a Charter
Undercover. I can't make out the numbers on the back of
your holster, but you probably can.

crazyphil, I knew someone who was much wiser than I would figure it out. Looks like your right on on this one. I do have a question or more of a statement maybe;
With the addition of a paddle you're unable to use a belt due to the 3 screw placements. So I guess you would just tuck the paddle into your pants and have the holster hang over your pants/belt? Doesn't seem like a good design to keep the holster from swinging around a bit.
Maybe by adding the paddle they re-purposed the holster to be used while not wearing a belt? Funny how answers only bring more questions.

 

[GerSan69]

I agree with Phil, and I think the paddle portion is a home-made addition. Are those screws or rivets? If they're removable, I'd wager that you'll see the maker's info.

 

[crazyphil]

The paddle should fold down at the level of the center rivet. Then when
you put it on, the rivets would be on the front side of your belt and/or
waistband and the paddle would be at the back.

As GerSan69 said if you can remove the rivets without tearing up the
holster, I think that is what I would do. Then you will have the Maker
information and actually it would be more usable as a cross-draw
holster. It appears to be someone's idea that didn't pan out.