Audley holster

BogeyB · 04-27-2022, 09:51 PM

Does this Audley holster look proper for a Navy??

Mike

Sorry...forgot link:

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

Norme · 04-27-2022, 10:05 PM

What Audley holster?

gunnertwo · 04-27-2022, 10:31 PM

Must be the concealed version...

:-)

G2

lugerholsterrepair · 04-28-2022, 12:36 AM

It's likely the one on eBay.

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

Mac Cat · 04-28-2022, 11:15 AM

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".

Ron Wood · 04-28-2022, 12:21 PM

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

wlyon · 04-28-2022, 12:41 PM

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

BogeyB · 04-28-2022, 12:41 PM

Sorry....forgot link:

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

Norme · 04-28-2022, 01:59 PM

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

MikeP · 04-28-2022, 07:30 PM

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.

BogeyB · 04-28-2022, 10:22 PM

MP,

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

Mike

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G.T. · 04-29-2022, 12:53 AM

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 ....

BogeyB · 04-29-2022, 07:38 AM

Go ahead GT, you can have it.

Mike

Kiwi · 04-29-2022, 08:38 AM

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

G.T. · 04-29-2022, 10:47 AM

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

MikeP · 04-29-2022, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BogeyB

MP,

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

Mike

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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.

wlyon · 04-29-2022, 11:22 PM

Just don't keep one in the chamber.

MikeP · 04-30-2022, 01:10 AM

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.

Norme · 04-30-2022, 07:55 AM

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

wlyon · 04-30-2022, 11:29 AM

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

04-27-2022, 09:51 PM	#1
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	Audley holster Does this Audley holster look proper for a Navy?? Mike Sorry...forgot link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/28478284352...IAAOSweRxiZLUD __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

04-28-2022, 12:36 AM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	It's likely the one on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/28478284352...IAAOSweRxiZLUD __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

04-28-2022, 12:21 PM	#6
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,037 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,248 Times in 1,721 Posts	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 Attached Thumbnails __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-28-2022, 12:41 PM	#7
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,653 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 2,614 Times in 970 Posts	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 __________________ Bill Lyon

04-28-2022, 12:41 PM	#8
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	Sorry....forgot link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/28478284352...IAAOSweRxiZLUD __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

04-27-2022, 10:05 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	What Audley holster?

04-27-2022, 10:31 PM	#3
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 627 Thanks: 843 Thanked 941 Times in 367 Posts	Must be the concealed version... :-) G2

04-28-2022, 11:15 AM	#5
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 750 Thanks: 2,156 Thanked 629 Times in 339 Posts	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".

04-28-2022, 01:59 PM	#9
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	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 Attached Thumbnails

04-28-2022, 07:30 PM	#10
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	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.

04-28-2022, 10:22 PM	#11
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	MP, I picked one up for my 1915 on eBay, try looking there. Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

04-29-2022, 12:53 AM	#12
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,527 Thanks: 1,323 Thanked 3,710 Times in 1,014 Posts	navy holster 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 ....

04-29-2022, 07:38 AM	#13
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	Go ahead GT, you can have it. Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

04-29-2022, 08:38 AM	#14
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 320 Thanks: 229 Thanked 456 Times in 180 Posts	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

04-29-2022, 10:47 AM	#15
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,527 Thanks: 1,323 Thanked 3,710 Times in 1,014 Posts	holster 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

04-29-2022, 11:22 PM	#17
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,653 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 2,614 Times in 970 Posts	Just don't keep one in the chamber. __________________ Bill Lyon

04-30-2022, 01:10 AM	#18
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	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.

04-30-2022, 07:55 AM	#19
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	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 Attached Thumbnails

04-30-2022, 11:29 AM	#20
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,653 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 2,614 Times in 970 Posts	Beautiful holster. I have several Heisers. All well made. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon