Gun Collectors Dream Auction #87 General Gun Auction
Lot 179:
Description
This lot consists of nine assorted handgun holsters from various manufacturers, primarily constructed of black leather with basketweave and plain finishes, along with one molded polymer holster featuring a basketweave texture. The collection includes diverse styles such as duty-style, belt-slide, thumb-break, and clamshell designs. Prominent maker markings and designations include Hoyt Holster Co. Costa Mesa, CA stamped 357 CM 4, Bianchi Monrovia, CA marked #19A .380, Don Hume Miami, OK marked H200 SX NO. 7-4 Adjustable Sights, and Chas. Humpfelmaier Maker El Paso, TX. Additionally, the collection features pieces marked Gould and Goodrich B501 94W Pat # 3,942,692, Tex Shoemaker Pat Pend 75-LF-6, and G and A Leather Hayward, CALIF. One holster displays a stagecoach logo and is marked W.H. Jordan Designs. These holsters are designed to accommodate various handguns, including .357 caliber revolvers with 4-inch barrels and .380 caliber semi-automatic pistols.
Condition report:
The holsters are in used condition, showing varying degrees of field wear, scuffing, and leather softening consistent with regular duty use. The hardware, including brass and steel snaps and rivets, shows significant oxidation and verdigris. The leather remains generally supple, though some pieces show more advanced cracking and surface wear. The polymer holster shows minor scuffing to the exterior finish.
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