@David: Yes, the holster does appear to be dated 1934.
Until I dig deeper I don’t know if the rear toggle link is the only mismatch. Are there any diagrams or links that may tell me all the parts to look for? If the rear toggle link is the only mismatch where should I try to look in hopes of finding one with a matching number?
Not sure at this point whether I’d want to sell it as it does have some sentimental value. What I would like to do at the very least is perhaps get it to a safe condition and actually do some shooting with it just to have the experience; of course I wouldn’t want to do that either until I substitute more modern mags as I wouldn’t want to risk damaging the originals.
As for your self proclaimed card carrying membership; not sure I’d be as harsh to describe anyone that way as we all tend to look and hope for the best deals we can find.
I would love to find out what the grip frame unit marks mean, I think that would be a very interesting part of the history to know.
@Edward: As I told David above, I don’t know if the rear toggle link is the only mismatch until I dig deeper. A reference of what parts would be numbered would be helpful if there is one available.
Once I break it down more I’ll likely try to take more photos for future reference; David was also kind enough to warn me to be very careful when removing the left grip as well.
I assume the mag with the “1” on it is the army and the other the police one? Does the absence of a “1” or “2” usually indicate a police mag?
@ Jerry: Thank you, I hope to keep it in as nice a condition as I can, I’m almost certain it hasn’t been cleaned or oiled since my father obtained it in the 40’s or 50’s.
Wish I had an idea as to why someone notched out the toe of the holster as well, even if for nothing more than curiosity sake. Maybe it was to cover up the hole when they almost shot themselves in the foot perhaps? Just kidding….maybe; at the least it sounds like a fun explanation to tell people anyway.
What is the small pocket inside the holster lid for? All I can think is that maybe it held the takedown tool.
I’d like to thank you all for the help and info you have given me thus far, I’m finding it very helpful and am learning much more than I knew before.
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