US Air crew holster

[RH1941]

Hi guys picked this up the other day . I can't find one like it only the black aircrew holster anybody seen one like it . it is new old stock and it is made of leather . Thanks for looking Gary

[Anderson]

I presume post WW2, but for what pistol?

[rra227]

Never seen that before. Rich A. in Pa.

[RH1941]

I don't know if its for a dress uniform all i can find is them in black . holster is for a M13 snubnose 38 for aircrew . I can only find this holster in black . Gary

[Roger M]

This guy seems to think tan was before the black version came in......... RugerForum.com • View topic - F/S First Generation tan US Air force M13 Aircrewman Snubnos

A more full answer can be found here.............
M13 Air Force Holster? - MISCELLANEOUS HOLSTERS [REF] - U.S. Militaria Forum

[gel65]

I've seen a few before I think most of them were dyed black. Interesting holster though

[RH1941]

Roger thank you very much for the links .

[MAP]

I presume post WW2, but for what pistol?

Yes. The USAF was established in 1947 as an independent branch. Prior to that it was still part of the army and was called the USAAF