An Odd Holster Request ... Period Accurate Required!

[RoosterShooter]

My father has commissioned me to make my grandfather his Christmas Present, and I have no idea where to begin.

My grandfather was a Trooper with the Kentucky State Police from the early 1950's to early 1960's and I am in need of a picture of a holster for that period. He carried a common S&W or Colt 38 Special Revolver, don't know exactly which, but he does still have the pistol. However, if I go over there and ask to see it ... he will know what it's for! So, asking him to see his pistol is out of the question at this point.

Where would I look to find a period authentic picture of the holsters used by the Kentucky State Police during that time?

[immiketoo]

cALL THE STATE POLICE And ask them if they can help you. I'll bet they can show you a few pictures.

[mikesmith648]

try this one........... ksp.ezechoweb.com/oldsp.html

I found quite a few old pics there...........might even have some of your Grandfather!!

[DoubleBarP]

When I started in LE in the early 70's the old timers all recommended the "border patrol' style holster. I looked at the photos if the KSP link provided above. Sure enough it is a standard border patrol style holster. And yes a 4" model 10 S&W revolver was what carried.... Don Hume, Tex Shoemaker were popular back in the day. Hope this is helpful...

[RoosterShooter]

Thanks for the help guys. Yes, I did see several pictures in there of him.

However, I couldn't get a good look at any of the equipment they carried.

Can someone point me in the right direction for a border patrol style holster?

[katsass]

From the grump; these might help. Mike

[mikesmith648]

forums.gunboard,com/showthread.php?151531-f-s-don-hume-s-w-n-frame-jordan-style-border-patrol-holster

try this link

[RoosterShooter]

forums.gunboard,com/showthread.php?151531-f-s-don-hume-s-w-n-frame-jordan-style-border-patrol-holster

try this link

Couldn't get that link to work for some reason. I tried both http:// and www. in front.

From the grump; these might help. Mike

Thanks for the help Katsass ...

I'll run these pics by my Dad, and see if he remembers seeing this style holster growing up.

Thanks again.

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

As popular as they were, you could probably find an original for sale.

[Zyurelaie]

That's the same set up my grandfather and great grandfather had (same time on the LAPD and a little later for the LADA office) only no individual bullet loops. Instead there were stiff round leather pouches for the round speedy loaders. There were two of those.