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12-16-2014, 09:29 PM | #1 |
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1908 Bayard 25 cal. & Holster
A nice 25 cal. 1908 Bayard. These in 25 cal. are rather scarce. Most were made in .32 and .380. By the wear marks holster and gun have been together a long time. Very uncommon holster. Any guesses on origin?
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12-16-2014, 10:12 PM | #2 |
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I love it and the holster is so cool
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Very nice! The basket weave holster suggests made in the USA, probably anywhere from the '20s to the '50s...but I would wager earlier rather than later, pretty much contemporary with the gun. That's my WAG
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Very cool Bill! Nice setup. Ron is likely correct..the closure snap is an ancient type. Neat design for the holster.
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I agree with Ron that the basket weave design is predominantly American. The early "ball" snap dates from the 1930's.
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12-17-2014, 08:23 AM | #7 |
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Is this a blow-forward pistol?
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12-17-2014, 08:42 AM | #8 |
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This is a really beautiful rig. I have always liked the Bayards, especially the military proofed models. Envious.....
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