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Gun not included in this sale

 " and is being shown for demonstrative purposes only.”

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COMPANY INFO

J. M BUCHEIMER Co, one of the older names in the holster and leather goods industry, started business back in 1884.  They originally dealt in the equestrian market, and made one mean bull whip.  
 
They were one of the earliest "mass" producers, and in regards to leather holsters and other products, they put out quality goods that
saw the nation thru 2 World Wars.  They held military contracts and were sought after for police equipment as well.  This was a family owned
business, founded by John M. Bucheimer who passed away in 1953.   His son George Richard Bucheimer, then stepped up and shortly afterwards moved the operations from Towson , Maryland to Frederick, MD.
 
  Richard Bucheimer with Al Kippen created the first and Thumbsnap holsters in the late 1950's (that's before John Bianchi)
In 1959 the Bucheimer company acquired CLARK HOLSTER on the West Coast - Becoming Bucheimer-Clark out of  California, while remaining J M Bucheimer company in the East out of Frederick.
 
These were two separately run companies, with two different product lines, yet also tied together in management and creative styles and ideas.
 
All these changes and mergers, plus the bi-coastal companies, plays H*ll trying to make heads or tails of their catalog reference numbers, which seem to change almost every other year.
 
Fast Forward to the 1970's, when Bucheimer-Clark on the west coast became a subsidiary of Tandy, and then ceased business after Charles Tandy's death in 1978.  Bucheimer continued in the East until Georges brother,  John Jr passed in 1984, ending and real semblence of the original company and Bucheimer company faded away shortly after, thus finishing a century of innovation and classic craftsmanship under the JM Bucheimer name. 

This is a used, vintage BUCHEIMER/CLARK  BRAND, of Valencia, California, SWIVEL gun holster.  Made from full grain cowhide, this holster was made for Police or Security Uniformed duty. 

This is an unusual 1970's application holster in a solid BASKETWEAVE BLACK black leather for what was then a rarer carry service weapon, the "Wonder" 9mm Autos.

 This is a full snap swivel holster.

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    The holster is marked with the BUCHEIMER/CLARK logo and the PATROLMAN Model B7A.

It slides on a Sam Browne type or duty belt, 2.25" wide.  The belt loop and swivel drop the holster about 4" below the beltline.  The holster has been wet molded to fit the gun with an exposed trigger guard.  A special flap protects your target rear sights.

This holster features a 360 degree snap swivel, which was designed to swing across your lap for ease of carry and access while driving or sitting.  In the snapped position, the holster has a butt forward combat presentation.

 Your gun is secured with a wide over the hammer strap and then, modern, push down outside snap.  The strap is  chromed, and removable if you don't want to use it, or it can be unsnapped and rotated to the rear.
There are 2 rear snaps (one likely added aftermarket)  on it for versatility in gun carry options.

The holster is marked with the application code

B7A-78W

This is not even listed in the early catalogs, as it was likely a special, order
This is a rarer size, originally made to fit old early full frame 9mm autos.  With the extra snap it works on all three generations of triggerguard
DOES NOT FIT M&P or SIGMA S&W

Models Include
SMITH & WESSON Model 39 59 439 459 559 659
411 911
5903 5904 5906
& Similar
with the extra snap it also fits
COLT 1911 Commander 4.25"
Hammer Down or Half Cock

 I have shown it with the labeled guns...not included
Please check your applications to be sure it is right for you. 

If you have a vintage gun Auto and want a vintage police/combat holster made for its era, or want a serviceable quality holster for your modern gun, this may be the one for you.