Very large flap holster for discussion

Bob A · 9th April 2019, 10:38 PM

I'm attaching a photo of a Colt New Service revolver; they came in many barrel lengths, with the one depicted having a 5.5" barrel. Six-inch barrels were also made, as well as 4", 4.5", 5" and 7.5". The pistol was introduced in 1898, and, with some modifications along the way, was produced up to 1946.

Will M · 10th April 2019, 02:52 AM

The Colt pictured or the similar S&W in 455 could fit.
Teddys holster in his (crowded hour on San Juan hill) had a 38 Colt in it recovered from the sunken battle ship USS Maine in Cuba in 1898. It was much later stolen but had engraved Teddys name with some history on the side plate. A woman's boyfriend saw the pistol she had and realized what it was. Calling the FBI, it was returned and placed in a museum. A writeup is in Stuart Mowbray's Man at Arms for the Gun Collector magazine.
I get caught up in the history behind these great items

9th April 2019, 10:38 PM	#1
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 435	I'm attaching a photo of a Colt New Service revolver; they came in many barrel lengths, with the one depicted having a 5.5" barrel. Six-inch barrels were also made, as well as 4", 4.5", 5" and 7.5". The pistol was introduced in 1898, and, with some modifications along the way, was produced up to 1946. Attached Images

10th April 2019, 02:52 AM	#2
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 394	The Colt pictured or the similar S&W in 455 could fit. Teddys holster in his (crowded hour on San Juan hill) had a 38 Colt in it recovered from the sunken battle ship USS Maine in Cuba in 1898. It was much later stolen but had engraved Teddys name with some history on the side plate. A woman's boyfriend saw the pistol she had and realized what it was. Calling the FBI, it was returned and placed in a museum. A writeup is in Stuart Mowbray's Man at Arms for the Gun Collector magazine. I get caught up in the history behind these great items