1940's "O. Ball" Jordan style holster - they don't make them like this any more

[BehindBlueI's]

While retention systems in duty holsters have come a long way, they sure don't have the looks of the old ones. "Plain/Clarino/basketweave" just ain't the same.

 

[CplThemo]

What kind of gun was this for, and was it a holster issued for duty to officers, or is it a civilian one?

 

[NyleRN]

Inducky will be along shortly...with a smile

 

[BehindBlueI's]

What kind of gun was this for, and was it a holster issued for duty to officers, or is it a civilian one?

4" k frame. Fixed sights, as that was the norm then. Leo holster.

 

[halfmileharry]

4" k frame. Fixed sights, as that was the norm then. Leo holster.

That LEO was outfitted very nicely. Good looking old holster. Craftsmanship isn't like it used to be.

 

[indiucky]

Inducky will be along shortly...with a smile

"I approve this holster..."

Awesome floral carving on that one BBI...Very nice...

 

[CplThemo]

4" k frame. Fixed sights, as that was the norm then. Leo holster.

That's awesome. Would a belt simply feed through the top part, and have the gun more or less swinging freely below?

 

[Leadeye]

Very sharp looking holster.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

That's awesome. Would a belt simply feed through the top part, and have the gun more or less swinging freely below?

It won't swing with the right belt.

 

[Skullglide]

In the late 90's, I worked in a Lafayette gun shop. I had a very nice collection of old holsters. About 7 or 8 years ago, I sold them for a pretty penny. I wish I had kept them.