G&G Federal Man Holster Left Hand Black 4 inch Revolver Gould& Goodrich 1980s

Item Description

This listing is for ONE holster; From duty with the North Carolina Department of Corrections comes this duty holster for a 4 inch barreled medium frame revolver, like the NCDC's model 65 Smith & Wessons they traded in 15 years ago. Manufacturer was Gould & Goodrich of Lillington, NC. Construction is two ply genuine leather, real American Cow, black dyed with glossy exterior, average thickness from .125 to .140 inch. Stitching is heavy dyed cotton cord, with chrome plated steel and brass snap. Model number is FZE34LH, named model Federal Man: a high ride holster that will fit a 2 1/4 inch Sam Browne belt, but usually worn with 1 1/2 inch to 1 3/4 inch wide Garrison Belt or just normal plainclothes belts. The Federal Man style is conspicuous for its long thumb break tab, that facilitates fast drawing from under a jacket or suit coat. This type holster had its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s. This holster will accommodate most medium frame six shot double action revolvers with 4 inch barrels, including Smith & Wessons model 10, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 64, 65, 66, 67, and the 3 prefix lightweight variants. They will accommodate Taurus models 65, 66, 80, and 82, and similar sized Tauruses, even the 5 shot Big Bore Trackers. It is also a good fit for Ruger Speed Six, Security Six, and Service Six Revolvers. Since the interior is not soft leather lined, it will eventually cause finish wear to the muzzles and cylinders of blue and nickel finished guns. This holster will not accommodate single actions, or revolvers with longer than 4 inch barrels. If a person has a full lug barreled 4 inch revolver, he or she needs to grease the interior, put forth some effort, and allow for about one month of stretching time. That includes Smith & Wesson models 581, 586, 681, and 686; Ruger model GP100 Full Lug; and Taurus and Rossi Revolvers with full lug barrels. Surface detractions are minimal, principally faint scouring on the surface. We rate this holster as Excellent Condition, but photos ought to suffice for our distinguished shoppers to judge finish grade for themselves. Stitching and thumb strap closure is excellent. This holster is Period Correct for any 4 inch revolver manufactured from the early 1960s until about 2000, when Autoloaders took over. Replacement pricing on similar U.S. Made, genuine leather holsters nowadays ranges upwards of $100 apiece. We’re offering the genuine G&G Federal Man holster in the photos at a substantial savings

$5 USPS Ground Advantage, or $12 Priority.Long gun barrels, swords and gun cases. $20 Priority on those, combined.15% Restock Fee on new / 30 day return on used .

Robertson Trading Post, on Historic Front Street in Henderson Tennessee, in Elvisland, 90 miles east of Memphis and 75 miles north of Tupelo. We've been around here since 1952.

(California) WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov