NEED I.D. OLD ENGLISH HOLSTER

Shansei45

Another holster for the pros to I.D.. Plainly stamped on the hold-down strap, ENGLAND. (photo 3) Also stamped on upper right corner of the back is 078 with an arrow pointed UP. (photo 4)

There is a cleaning rod in its holder on the back, but it has no handle, and this APPEARS intentional, with only a tight fit to keep it in its holder.(photo #2) Overall the holster shows no wear or scruffs. All the stitching is like new with no sign of fraying.











Thanks in advance for you help.

Best regards ~ ~ ~ Shansei45

11b6r

Possible holster used by the Brits- (I'm sure you know, the "broad arrow" is the British Ordnance marking)

Very similar to this one- scroll WAY down. The "OR" is Other Ranks.

http://lrdg.hegewisch.net/lrdgindividual.html

Shansei45

11b6r you nailed it immediately! Fascinating history of this old guy. According to that article, this design has been in use since 1913 - 99 years so far. And I notice it's called a "popular" holster.

Also of note is that it was usually O.R., Other Ranks, such as cooks, messengers, etc.. And noted that the horsey group had to have theirs modified, quite complicated compared to this simple belt loop style.

Great info like this certainly helps when writing up the offering. Many thanks! [;)]

Best regards ~ ~ ~ Shansei45

joel_black

Its a common British military holster. The cleaning rod is not original. The rods that were used were steel loop style.

Shansei45

Thanks, joel, I wondered about the rod.

Best regards ~ ~ ~ Shansei45

joel_black

You're welcome. This is a typical British cleaning rod that would have been with your holster, which by the way is in wonderful condition.

Shansei45

Yep! Didn't make sense without something to keep it in the leather holder besides friction. The loop hand is the obvious answer.

Thanks, Joel.

Best regards ~ ~ ~ Shansei45

joel_black

If you email me your snail mail address, I'd be happy to send you a proper rod. My email addy