Found what appears to be a left hand 1911 holster with no makers mark and unusual (Middle Eastern?) insignia. Very well made and patina but little wear.
Input welcome as google has failed me.
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Found what appears to be a left hand 1911 holster with no makers mark and unusual (Middle Eastern?) insignia. Very well made and patina but little wear.
Input welcome as google has failed me.
Star wars?
Someone else mentioned that as a possibility. Similar but not the three crossed sabers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee Enfield
Think I found it.
The Sikh Insignia: Khanda - Gateway To Sikhism
These lefties have appeared and been touted as real but I think they're aftermarket...something to come through a place like IMA for instance. You can also find the left handed M3 or M7 that have been aged a bit or brand new...but are spurious. This particular one, have you tried a 1911 or A1 in it to see if it even fits?
I tried a 1911. Fit ok. Going to try a Browning High Power as that appears to have been the standard sidearm of the Indian Army. I found a couple of photos of left handed holsters mounted cross draw fashion. The Sikh markings are the odd bit. Cannot find a holster of any type with that insignia.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
Probably, look at the bulge just above the chape of the holster and it matches a Hi Power.Quote:
Originally Posted by HOOKED ON HISTORY
Not a fantasy piece the quality is too good. Perhaps a short run as awards?
Maybe...maybe an honest requirement for some paramilitary group.
Left hand 1911/A1 holster? I'd be thinking commercial vs milsurp. Militaries don't believe anybody could possibly be left handed.
A Browning High Power won't fit. Too thick. I have an Inglis and it does not fit the M1911 holster I have.
The Indians use a copy of the Inglis BHP(likely got the tools and machinery from Trudeau the Elder when he closed Canadian Arsenals).
Is it Saudi?
Most everything that fits 1911 will fit a Browning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunray
Tried both a 1911 and a High Power last night. The High power fits and the 1911 does not? I will take some photos this week end.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
It seems a perfect fit for the High Power. The mystery has deepened.
"...Most everything that fits 1911 will fit a Browning..." That is absolute glib nonsense.
"...High power fits and the 1911 does not..." That'd suggest it might well be Indian Army issue and just looks like a 1911A1 holster. I'm not seeing anywhere that India ever issued American kit before or after Independence in 1947. Sikh's have been in the Bengal and Indian, British East Indian Army since 1847. There are 20 battalions in the Sikh Regiment. It is the most decorated regiment of the Indian Army too.
Now you're just being silly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunray
Not sure if I addressed this elsewhere. Holster seems to fit perfectly my new Indian Army
Mk2A1 Inglis pattern Hi Power. Bonus ***Midway has the RA Marked Hi Power magazines.
Seems like Sunray had it all along.
Had what, how? He just blathered...Quote:
Originally Posted by Aragorn243