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Holster ID - Help!
Hello to all,
I just purchased a holster for my Webley Enfield MK VI, but it doesn't look quite right. Its black leather with open top and a strap over the top to hold the gun in. Two buckled straps on the back, presumably to attach to a belt. The only markings I can find are across the top in back " BH&G Ltd 1957". There is also a leather cleaning rod holder on the back. I'm at a total loss. The pistol fits loosely and the barrel protrudes about 1/8 inch from the bottom. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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A picture is worth...well you know.
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Probably a Webley open top holster type A or B holster used by the Royal Ulster Constabulary
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I tried to send pics twice, apparently without success. I'll try a different approach tomorrow. my email is former173rd@me.com if that will expedite.
John
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We have two visual tutorials for two different means of posting photos here, former173rd. Hopefully the links below will help.
There is also a .pdf at the bottom of each tutorial that covers each of the steps. Give it a little time to open and then you can print it out and keep it next to your computer to make it easier to follow. It may appear involved when you first view it but each frame is a screen print of each step showing where to 'click' and it should become easier after you do it a couple of times.
How do I show pics from Photobucket, Flickr, ImageShack etc. on milsurps.com?
How do I upload pictures to my posts for storage on milsurps.com?
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Good to see you back Harlan. You've been scarce. I sent him an Email to send me the pics and I can post.
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Hi Jim...photos on the way to you...
John
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2 Attachment(s)
Attachment 27113Attachment 27114Here's the photos as promised...
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It does look like maybe a large Webley holster for a 455 or so...
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I was beginning to think it was for a flare gun, the way it "swallowed" my .455. The cleaning rod holder dispelled that.
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How to positively ID the rig...I understand that officers procured their own accouterments, but is there a formula to ascertain its lineage? My only issues are the "1957" date on the back, and the absurd loose fit for the revolver. Is that the norm? Since it it black, does it belong to a officer in a "Rifle" unit? It has not be altered. Is my '24 Enfield .455 appropriate? If not would a trade for a web holster be equitable?
Thank you gentlemen for your expertise.
John
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I know there's people here that can ID this for certain. I think it's something like was suggested, definitley a uniform holster but was it Constabulary? I wonder if this thread would do better in the handgun forum?
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It is a Webley open top holster used by the Royal Ulster Constabulary - do a google search and you will see examples of it.
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Thanks for the ID assistance. I had no idea the Webleys were used into the late '50s. Best wishes....
John
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I had a very similar one to this (the wear marks matched a .455 Mk.VI) which I sold some years ago, which was given to me by a friend who said he had been given by an old Ulster Special Constabulary man.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...standard-1.jpg https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...standard-2.jpg
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Surprised they would be using .455's at that late date, but if it is a police holster that's possible.
