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rooster
03-26-2009, 07:02 PM
Howdy , not sure if this is the proper place , but . I'll give it a shot
Here are several photos of Air Force M13 Aircrewman flap holsters [ and issued with the model 10 2 inchs issued in 1960 and the model 56 ] , one is a odd ball in that it not marked USAF , I had believed until now only Milsp [ Milawalee Saddley] and Servise MFG of Yonkers were the only manufactures of these holsters .Milsup holsers are not marked Milsp , but do have the 55D3513 part number on the side and are not of the quality of the Servise MFG holsters .Servise MFG of Yonkers are marked Servise MFG of Yonkers.
This odd has no marking and is again not marked USAF , has anyone else seen a holster like this ??
I have been told that this US Army issue ????
the holster studs and shoulder holster snaps are brass, unlike nickel or chrome for the USAF.
please post , rooster :surrender:

heres the odd ball with shoulder strap
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/wolf1961/af11.jpg

here are two Service MFG holsters
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/wolf1961/af12.jpg

heres a MILsup
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/wolf1961/af13.jpg

here are a Milsup on the left and Service MFG on the right , compare the flap studs and snaps see how they different .
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/wolf1961/af14.jpg

and heres un unnamed odd ball its like a cross between to ones above ,
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/wolf1961/af15.jpg

any thoughts please post , rooster

lenb
03-27-2009, 03:07 PM
It almost looks as though the Milsurp holster is an older original, and the Service Mfg ones are either newer versions, or repros. (I'm judging by the double row stitching on the Milsurp, as well as the brass snaps and rough leather interior.) The unmarked one has features of both types, maybe a civilian or police version? I'm no expert on these type holsters but I'm sure one of our knowledgeable members will chime in soon.

Len

lonegunman
07-02-2009, 01:45 AM
I have a black one with the Aircrewman revolver in it.

kwill
07-02-2009, 09:20 AM
I have a black one with the Aircrewman revolver in it.

How about posting more information and some pictures.

Thanks,
Kevin Williams

lonegunman
07-02-2009, 11:59 PM
I don't usually post pics, I do have them on my thumb drive. What would you like to know? I had mine lettered last year and it is all correct.

The downside is that is was used as a carry gun by the Ltc after he retired and has some finish wear, it honestly appears to have never been fired. Kind of a cool find.