Hooray! Old holster for old revolver!

[gregp74]

I'm super excited. I found this old Lawrence holster eBay. I was hoping it would fit the 1948 S&W revolver I got back in March. It was kind of tight when I first got it but after the gun being in there a week or two it seems to be just fine. It's going to be perfect sitting on my shelf! (And shootable too!)

 

[BobWright]

That's fine! You know, holsters are getting to be as collectible as guns are. Sort of wish I had not passed up on a Lawrence 120 some years ago, for $12.00!

Bob Wright

 

[gregp74]

That's fine! You know, holsters are getting to be as collectible as guns are. Sort of wish I had not passed up on a Lawrence 120 some years ago, for $12.00!

Bob Wright

I was excited I got this one for a low price. Had a horrible time trying to figure out if it would fit or not. The numbering system changed at some point apparently and the older ones are hard to figure out. I ended up just crossing my fingers and buying it. It turned out to be a good match!

 

[Tallball]

Nice find. Sometimes ya just gotta roll the dice.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

I share your enthusiasm for just the right old holster or sheath.

Congratulations.


Todd.

 

[gregp74]

I share your enthusiasm for just the right old holster or sheath.

Congratulations.


Todd.

When I saw the gun on the wall at the shop I knew it was used. It's got some holster wear and stuff but mechanically it's sound. I didn't realize til I got it home and did a little research how old it was.

The guy who was selling the holster thought it was made in the 40's (or earlier?). Like the gun it's in sound shape but has some wear. You can tell both items have some stories to tell so they're a good match!

 

[Iggy]

Don't store the gun in the holster.. Many of the tanning procedures left acids in the leather that are detrimental to the finish on the gun.

 

[WestKentucky]

I was excited I got this one for a low price. Had a horrible time trying to figure out if it would fit or not. The numbering system changed at some point apparently and the older ones are hard to figure out. I ended up just crossing my fingers and buying it. It turned out to be a good match!

That means you need more revolvers to try to fit the holster to... its all in the angle you look at it...

 

[gregp74]

Don't store the gun in the holster.. Many of the tanning procedures left acids in the leather that are detrimental to the finish on the gun.

Yikes! I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!

 

[gregp74]

That means you need more revolvers to try to fit the holster to... its all in the angle you look at it...

I like the way you think. I've been on a wheel gun kick lately. I sold a Ruger SP101 in 22lr last fall to fund something else. I missed having a 22lr revolver though and picked up a little S&W 63 back in February. When I went back to pick it up I ended up buying this old one. And then before all the virus craziness hit I bought an S&W 66 Combat Magnum. (Somewhere in the midst of all this I sold a Vaquero chambered in 357 but that's ok. It looked cool sitting on the desk for a couple years but I only shot it once or twice.)

 

[bannockburn]

gregp74

Nice job getting that classic Lawrence holster! It goes great with your S&W M&P!

 

[0ne3]

Don't store the gun in the holster.. Many of the tanning procedures left acids in the leather that are detrimental to the finish on the gun.

I, do not store my guns in there holster. what I do is get a piece of plastic pipe, wrap a rag around it if need to increse the diamater. Stuff that in the holster, seems to hold the shape.

 

[DocRock]

Cool rig!

I would suggest getting a little neatsfoot oil inside that holster. Not too much as you don't want to soften it per se, but a good too rub will protect the leather from flaking and shredding. A beeswax black powder lube rub will do the same thing with less risk of soaking in if that's something you have to hand.

 

[gregp74]

Cool rig!

I would suggest getting a little neatsfoot oil inside that holster. Not too much as you don't want to soften it per se, but a good too rub will protect the leather from flaking and shredding. A beeswax black powder lube rub will do the same thing with less risk of soaking in if that's something you have to hand.

Thanks I don't have any of that on hand. I'll have to pick some up!

 

[Obturation]

Don't store the gun in the holster.. Many of the tanning procedures left acids in the leather that are detrimental to the finish on the gun.

/\/\/\ this.

Been there. Done that. Wish I didn't find out the hard way.

 

[Old Stumpy]

With an old dry holster some 100% pure Neatsfoot oil from Tandy rubbed in will help.

Fiebings liquid glycerine saddle soap is a good treatment for most holsters that seem a little stiff when new, such as Triple K. It makes the interior smoother and softer without taking the needed stiffness out of the entire holster.

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

My Ruger Blackhawk came with a Lawrence holster, but It doesn't cover the trigger guard at all.

 

[gregp74]

Thanks everybody! I'm getting an education I never knew I needed about holsters!

I want to keep this old thing (actually both these old things!) in nice shape.

 

[Alte Schule]

That is a great find, I have a set up that's very similar. Post War Military & Police Pre Model 10 with a well worn period correct holster.

 

[gregp74]

That is a great find, I have a set up that's very similar. Post War Military & Police Pre Model 10 with a well worn period correct holster.View attachment 907615 View attachment 907616

Looks very similar!

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

one holster I have kept rusting my gun when it was in there, but my older holsters don't affect the finish on my guns. is it a old versus newer holster thing where it kills the finish?

 

[BobWright]

My Ruger Blackhawk came with a Lawrence holster, but It doesn't cover the trigger guard at all.

And why should it? You need to get to that trigger as quickly as possible, with no leather intervening!



Two on the left by Graveyard Jack, the tan one by Mike Barranti.


Bob Wright

 

[Riomouse911]

Don't store the gun in the holster.. Many of the tanning procedures left acids in the leather that are detrimental to the finish on the gun.

Man that’s the truth! I took some bluing off of the muzzle of my Model 19 2 1-2” by leaving it in a Galco Miami Classic for too long.

That’s a great find for that old revolver, now when you strap it on for a hike you need a red checkered flannel, some comfy Wranglers and a pair of Toms waterproof Chukka boots to walk the woods in

Stay safe.

 

[Riomouse911]

one holster I have kept rusting my gun when it was in there, but my older holsters don't affect the finish on my guns. is it a old versus newer holster thing where it kills the finish?

I think it’s more of the process and chemicals the maker used to tan the leather rather than the age.

Some holsters I have that are black haven’t affected the guns finish while the brown or lighter tanned ones have. I’ve also had verdigris form on the brass snaps on older tanned leather knife belt pouches as well, this is probably from the same chemicals affecting the bluing.

Stay safe.

 

[bannockburn]

BobWright

You've definitely got three fine looking Aces there with the guns, the grips, and the holsters!