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Very well could be. The holster that killed the finish on my single action was a tan bianchi crossdraw - unsure of its age though as it was given to me by a friend. I'd guess it was from the 1980s
Hooray! Old holster for old revolver!
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It's unfortunate this thing looks so nice in my study/office. I hate to have to take it out of the holster lol. And the fit is so good I'm not sure if trying to insulate the gun from the holster would work.
Riomouse911
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It is a perfect match! I guess you could keep a very close eye on it, wipe it down with oil regularly, etc. That should keep it looking good for a long time.
Stay safe.
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gregp74
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Perhaps if I make a mental note to wipe it down frequenty.
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If you wax the revolver, there should be no damage .
Not sure if it'll harm the leather though.
Paul R Zartman
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Nice...really nice...
A old gun and knife collector gave me this tip for holsters and sheaths inside and out...cleans and conditions and brings them back to life, sometimes it slightly darkens the leather but as it works into it it lightens back up...most good sporting goods stores in the baseball glove section
Yea Yea Yea...I live in Florida...
I checked my 1948 Lawrence catalog for your Model 25. It was a very common holster in that era, retailing for $4.10 at the time.
The "Steerhide" designation was stamped on holsters made starting around 1930 and into the 1940's, so yours was made in that era. The "22-32" stands for the model of gun it was made for, namely the Smith and Wesson 22.-32 Kit Gun with a 4 inch barrel. Thus the "4" stamped below the Model 22-32 stamping.
The 22-32 Kit Guns were typically Smith's "I frames", so that would account for the holster being small for you revolver. You didn't say what your revolver is, but it looks like a Model 10 (or the older M&P) in "K frame" with a 4" barrel. The K frame is larger than the "I frame".
The "Steerhide" designation was stamped on holsters made starting around 1930 and into the 1940's, so yours was made in that era. The "22-32" stands for the model of gun it was made for, namely the Smith and Wesson 22.-32 Kit Gun with a 4 inch barrel. Thus the "4" stamped below the Model 22-32 stamping.
The 22-32 Kit Guns were typically Smith's "I frames", so that would account for the holster being small for you revolver. You didn't say what your revolver is, but it looks like a Model 10 (or the older M&P) in "K frame" with a 4" barrel. The K frame is larger than the "I frame".
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Thanks for the info! I never was able to peg down exactly what it was meant for. The auction I bought it from said it was for a K frame. I figured the "4" meant it was a for a 4" barrel. And you're correct about the gun. I can't remember exactly what the guy at S&W said when I read him the serial number but I believe it's a pre-model 10. I should have written that all down. The serial is C 6611.
Olon
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I keep my Ruger Super Blackhawk in its holster almost all the time because my safe (more of a locker, really) doesn't have any padding in it and I haven't gotten around to putting anything in. I shoot that gun at least weekly and clean/oil it after every shooting so I haven't seen anything bad on the finish except wear marks from carry that were there when I got it and I have since added to.
Olon
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If your holster is cracked and dry, I would recommend Bickmore no. 4. It's what I use on my holsters and boots and it's great stuff. I hadn't thought of using glove conditioner as @Paul R Zartman recommends but I'm sure that works wonders as well. I just had plenty of Bick that I already used on my boots and so it goes...
Don't know if it works on sandals, Paul
Don't know if it works on sandals, Paul
Olon
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What do you use for this and how? A bar of beeswax maybe?
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Paul R Zartman
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It works great, feels awesome squishing up between my toes...Don't know if it works on sandals, Paul
Elm Creek Smith
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I carry my 1963 2" S&W Model 12-2 in a Clark 41 2 holster. They are both classics.
Gordon
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Beautiful !! BUT on a weapon that in it's carried condition is capable of being fired by a pull on the trigger , like a condition one Semi , or a DA revolver or pistol the trigger guard has been found is best completely covered while holstered. In other words you can pull the trigger on a hammer down in the holster SA very safely and it may be a boon for slip hammering. However we are creatures of muscle memory so for safety's sake we should learn to keep the trigger finger stif and out of trigger guard until the sights are lined up and we want to shoot , generally. The SASS thing is a specialty and not a general purpose thing. Modern experience has found what is best in the big picture.
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I put the holsters I found for you I have extra on the Holster forum where you inquiry was . The Hume thumbreak is very nice little holster and perfect for CCW carry. The Nelson Cop holster is a weird old contraption made for your gun . The Hume left handed fast draw drop rig is super slick and fast. For awhile I was practicing with my left hand until I could shoot ambi. The 4" S&W K frame Masterpiece is perfect for that ! You can have any or all for postage. The humes are perfect condition the thumbreak as new. If you don't want them the offer is open to all. They are 4" K frame holsters.
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Sorry I'm super tired and my brain's not working. Can you send me a link to that?
EDIT: Nevermind, found it.
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