Holster for S&W 1917

[straightcut]

I'm looking for an original style holster for my S&W 1917 for range and hunting use. I'm not a re-enactor, so perfect authenticity isn't important to me. I see that Numrichs has them for about $21, while At What Price Glory has them for $48. I want something that's well made and will last, but value is part of the equation.

Can anyone offer a few suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Mark

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[Duane Hansen]

Probably best to post an Ad in the Wanted section of this site.

[oldcanuck]

There are several original and repro's on Ebay presently.....

[emmagee1917]

pay attention to what your buying. The calvery holsters were cross draw ( right hip , left hand ).
Chris

[straightcut]

Sorry, I should've been more specific. My intent wasn't to place a WTB ad, but rather to solicit opinions of holsters available from vendors for the M1917.

Good point on the cross draw issue. I noted that At What Price Glory does have a normal right hand draw and left hip, cross draw style holster. Thanks for the heads up on that!

Mark

[emmagee1917]

were right hip , left hand. The saber was left hip . right hand.
Chris

[A square 10]

if you are simply looking to carry and not authentic for some other purpose , the commonwealth flap holster for the large frame revolvers serves well , its secure and comfortable , and its reasonably priced - particularly the IMA-USA replicas

[Bruce McAskill]

Since were on the topic of 1917 holsters,I wonder what an original cross draw US marked with RIA and W.T.G. stamped on it is worth?

[Jughead]

A lot.

[A square 10]

to be sure , the cross draws were originally for the M1909 , and thats a beauty ,



they were issued with the M1917s but the holster for the M1917 were a right hand strong side version ,