37 Pattern Flare Gun Holster?
Article about: Just having a look through my webbing box and came across this which i forgot i had. Am i right in thinking its a 37 pattern flare gun holster? Its is leather lined, green webbing material w
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Re: 37 Pattern Flare Gun Holster?
It looks different to the standard 37 pattern holster and has straps that are stitched to it. Plus the flap is constructed differently. Is it possible it is a private purchase?
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I haven't a clue on this 1 maybe somebody will be able to help later? I never seen 1 of these before..Good luck. Cheers Terry.
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Re: 37 Pattern Flare Gun Holster?
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Tango
I haven't a clue on this 1 maybe somebody will be able to help later? I never seen 1 of these before..Good luck. Cheers Terry.
Cheers Terry, Its a new one on us aswell.
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Re: 37 Pattern Flare Gun Holster?
I think that its fairly common knowledge that I know my 37ptn W/E fairly well, but, like Terry in #3 above, I've also never seen one of these before, HOWEVER, it does look very similar to the leather ones that were available for attachment to the officers leather Sam Browne equipment.
Are there any markings on it? They are usually on the inside of the flap if there are.
Having just checked Karkee Web it may be that it is of CANADIAN manufacture, unfortunately, their Colonial section is not currently available.
Sorry I cant be of more help.
Regards etc
Ian D
AKA: Jimpy
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Thanks for the response.
It appears there were at some point as there are traces but are unreadable. What i find unusual is that there is both a belt loop and integral sewn on shoulder straps.
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The more that I look at it, the more it is shouting Canadian/Australian, more towards Canadian.
It was not unusual to find both a sling and belt loops fitted to some items, although in that case the shoulder strap tended to be detachable as opposed to fixed, eg with the 37ptn binocular case, the later version of which had buckles fitted on the sides so that it could be slung on a shoulder strap.
Regards etc
Ian D
AKA: Jimpy
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Re: 37 Pattern Flare Gun Holster?
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jimpy
The more that I look at it, the more it is shouting Canadian/Australian, more towards Canadian.
It was not unusual to find both a sling and belt loops fitted to some items, although in that case the shoulder strap tended to be detachable as opposed to fixed, eg with the 37ptn binocular case, the later version of which had buckles fitted on the sides so that it could be slung on a shoulder strap.
Regards etc
Ian D
AKA: Jimpy
Ive been looking at Canadian and australian and cant seem to find anything similar. Its really starting to bug me lol.
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Would you agree it is for a flare gun?
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I am sure that I have seen similar in period photos, but can I find any now? Can I heckers like!!
Looking at the size/shape of it, I would definately agree with you that it is for a flare pistol.
Regards etc
Ian D
AKA: Jimpy
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Re: 37 Pattern Flare Gun Holster?
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jimpy
I am sure that I have seen similar in period photos, but can I find any now? Can I heckers like!!
Looking at the size/shape of it, I would definately agree with you that it is for a flare pistol.
Regards etc
Ian D
AKA: Jimpy
Im going to keep looking. The buckles and straps remind me of 37 pattern webbing so i am still going to say ww2.
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