Large odd USAF Flap holsters

[rojo]

Howdy Guys , I now have two of these strange holsters, Originally we thought this holsters to be a custom jobs made around one of the Air Force bases overseas and for the S&W model 15 or a M&P.
I just bought another except for a slight difference in stiching they are twins including on odd snap on the back of the holster, Well my M&P Victory is way too small for this holsters , but my model 58 n frame fits fine, could these holster have been made for a n frame ??
I remember reading in a old Guns & Ammo magazine about the USAF issueing .357 magnums during the Korean War ??
any thoughts , robbt

[gearchecker]

I'm going to take a stab at the design here. It looks as if the backflap is deep enough to fit over a 3" web belt.
Did USAF officers ever wear uniforms with web belts? It's certainly a good sized holster. I'm guessing you're correct on the idea that it might have been made for an N-Frame revolver. Were there any large frame Colt revolvers issued in that time period?

Just a few thoughts about the design. Certainly nothing certain yet.

[rojo]

hi gearchecker , only large frame revolvers in the supply at this time would have been left over model 1917's only this holster is for a 4 inch revolver . I was told from a USAF armorer that when the Air Force broke away form the army the army gave them a collection of old revolvers including a collection of model 1917's .
Yes the Air Force issued Olive Drag web belts and air force blue ones also. the holster will fit on a web belt which may explain the snap on the back of the holster, a oddity to say the least, rojo

[Injunbro]

How about re-issued 1917's?

[1av8r]

Predates my era, late 60s. You're gonna have to find a real old fart. We used the K-38s with a small leather strap behind the hammer on the holster.

[rojo]

hi guys , model 1917 have 5 1/2/ inch barrels too long for this holster
rojo

[needsmostuff]

Something in the angle of the belt loop says left side crossdraw. Just guessing here but do you suppose any kind of flare or signal gun. Any hint in the imprint inside?

[rojo]

hi needsmostuff , no imprint in either , very odd, but neat holster, the holster has snaps instead of studs like the M13 Aircrewman holster