This is for a VINTAGE, LIGHTLY USED, L. D. TURNER BRAND of Chatanooga Tennessee, POLICE SWIVEL style gun holster in BASKETWEAVE BLACK.
A rarer maker, I only found a reference on the S&W forum, who made, or makes a nice holster in several types, with HAND TOOLED leather and a distinctive style. I have only had one other of his holsters in 22 years. I have to guess by his style and applications that he goes back intothe 1960's or before.
This is a nicely made, old school industry standard: wet molded belt holster. A bit smaller & less bulky than later models.
It features a drop belt loop with Cartridge Loops for holding 6 extra rounds of .38 rounds.
for a firm shooting platform.
The holster is wet molded, old style hand tooled basketweave with a border. Seam is welted, with the seam edges slicked and enameled for a professional finish.
The holster offers a FULL SMOOTH & COATED LINING
The swivel was likely black coated, but that has worn off and looks mostly nickel colored now, and that matches the old style "nipple" snap. The belt loop slides over a LESS THAN STANDARD Duty Belt, only 1.75" wide belt. The swivel design allows you turn the holster upward of across the lap when seated
I suspect this might have been made as a "Chiefs" or ranking officers model
The holster has an open trigger guard and closed muzzle.
A conventional retention strap and outside snap secure your gun.
THIS IS A RIGHT HAND DRAW
WHAT IT FITS
The holster is unmarked on the back with any Application code. The Turned logo appears onthe loop and holster.
This Cartirge loops are for .38 Calibers.
The holster best fits OLDER SMITH & WESSON and Similar Medium Framed Revolvers with a hammer and 4" barrel. Hand Ejectors, no full lugs. Standard or pinned barrels, no heavy ones.
Models that fit best
SMITH WESSON K Frame Models 1902 & 1905 Military & Police
Old Models 10 11 12 4"
Not sure about others.
I have shown the holster with the Model 10.
GUN not included.
Similar guns may also fit. Please check your applications and make sure this is right for you.
