Audley holster
 

Does this Audley holster look proper for a Navy??

Mike:confused:

Sorry...forgot link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28478284352...IAAOSweRxiZLUD

What Audley holster?

Must be the concealed version...

:-)

G2

It's likely the one on eBay.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/28478284352...IAAOSweRxiZLUD

It looks like it would be manufactured for a commercial Luger with a 6" barrel.
The corroded rivets would be a concern, for me - looks like a potential chaffing issue.

I don't recognize the leather maker, Audley, but there is a women's shoe maker in England by that name.

I found a lead that suggested Audley was associated or became American Leather Co. (Dallas, Texas). The stamp looks like an American design to me and I have seen 1911 holsters in a similar style, but with a full flap and leg straps.

My Dad's 1911 holster was stamped "Bolen Lea".

I would expect that if it was specifically for a Luger it would be marked "LUG" plus the barrel length, but I don't know if that was the way it was done all the way through the production time.
Ron

Nice holster Ron.
MacCat
The Audley Co. started making holsters in 1914. They were famous for there Audley Safety holster such as the one pictured by Ron. They sold thousands of there holster to general public and police depts. They are now highly collectible. Very well make. The safety latch is rather tough on trigger guards. I own several of them. Bill

Sorry....forgot link:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/28478284352...IAAOSweRxiZLUD

Hi Mike,
Here is my Navy Audley holster. It measures 12 1/2" overall and it fits a Navy Luger like a glove (I've tried it). The patented Audley locking device works like a charm.
Regards, Norm

My Grandmother had a 1907 Savage carry piece from when they lived in Chicago in the 30s.
It had a nice Audley Holster.
Very nice combo.
I have looked for one for my 1907.
Hard to find.

MP,

I picked one up for my 1915 on eBay, try looking there.

Mike

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I bid on it, might fit, might not, but it's cool! If some other forum member wants it, let me know and I'll not bid... but otherwise, it's full steam ahead... best, GT ....:cheers:

Go ahead GT, you can have it.

Mike:burnout:

From a design perspective, I am not excited with the exposed trigger.
Too many people put their finger in before the pistol is on target
This does result in some shooting their leg while drawing

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Hi Mike, I haven't any problem with moving over should you change your mind... I've got and will be making, a herd of navy shooters, and thought it would be a neat addition. But definitely don't want to step on any toes!!! ;)... Best, til....lat'r....GT

Cool.
I check there sometimes, haven't lately.
Looks just like Granny's rig.
Some reading into The pistols indicates that they would not be something particularly safe to carry. No FP block and delicate mechanism that could facilitate a ND if dropped.
Nice collectable relic, though.
Thanks for the pic.

Just don't keep one in the chamber.

Big reason I would never use one as a carry piece.
I usually only carry on occasion, but if I do,there is one up the spout.
Most modern pieces are designed to do this safely.
Someone who wants to depend on a relic from the past to save his life or others is not taking it seriously.
I have a sad story about a Marine who died with his hand on his operating rod.

For those of you who favor that "in your face", open top, Western look, keep your eyes open for the beautifully made holsters by the Heiser Co. of Denver. You come across them at gun shows, particularly out here in the West where they were made (close to where I now live). Like Audley holsters they are getting expensive in a hurry.
Norm

Beautiful holster. I have several Heisers. All well made. Bill

All true, but any pistol that fires is better than no pistol, JMHO.
And dropping a weapon is already negligent.
:cheers:

GT,

Please go ahead. I don't own any Navies!

Mike:rockon:

THX Mike!
 

I'll probably get sniped right at the end! ;) we'll see, Thanks again Mike, best, til....lat'r...GT

no cigar!
 

Hi to all, well, that didn't take long... I thought $100.00 was a stretch, but it when for a bit more. Oh well! I would probably get more excited if it were a 4" version. The first time I ever saw one was 30 + years ago when I was still in South Dakota working on boats! I had a small poster up saying I collected military stuff and one day a fellow walks in with a 1913 DWM in a 4" Audley holster, all in nice shape. As he related the story to me, his grandfather was a pilot on the side of the allies, and the holster was supposedly used because the pistol wouldn't fall out when upside down??? !!!! :eek: Made sense, although the gun was not for sale and the conversation faded, and I never heard or saw anything like it since... Now this Audley 6" NAVY holster pops up. I got to thinking, when your in a plane, and you're a decent pilot, when upside down, you just fly it back to right side up? Ok, that's easy enough, but in the NAVY, whether your on a ship or sub, upside down is REAL BAD!!!!! And the last thing on you mind, both figuratively and literally, is NOT your Luger! I can't help it, that's just the way my mind works.... best to all, til.....lat'r....GT:cheers:

Kinda doubt that anything military specific was involved in the design. I believe they would be rejected as too complicated or likely to fail.
Handguns spent 95% plus in holsters in general military use and all have some kind of flap,strap or other simple closure. The big enclosed box types thinned out towards the end of WW2 for simplified more accessible designs.
There is a family where I lived until recently that were aircraft orientated. The patriarch made a lot of money over some related manufacturing.
A couple sons grew up with old airplanes like many of us grew up with old cars.
There were some warbirds and other things they had.
I knew them slightly and they were good guys.
One of the boys, a young man, actually was flying to a show or display years ago.
He had an open canopy and inverted for some reason.
Was not strapped in, and not connected to a parachute harness. Out he went.
A really tragic and needless result.
Details are fuzzy now from time and no reason to mention names.

From what I understand Audley tried to sell them to the Army. They were not successful. However many were purchased by military members. I have owned two with the name and outfit. The 45 model was very secure and well covered. Bill