Thrifter_01 Posted January 14, 2021 Share #1 Posted January 14, 2021 A well worn black holster, made back in 1963. It is hard to see from the pictures, but you can see the outline from the revolver that the holster once carried. Even if its rough around the edges, still looks good for its age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWW Posted January 14, 2021 Share #2 Posted January 14, 2021 That looks like an Air Force contract number on your holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted January 14, 2021 Share #3 Posted January 14, 2021 A.P’s carried Mdl 15 S&W .38 Spl. revolvers in Vietnam. US Army M.P.’s carried 1911A1’s. A few Mdl. 15’s were “ in private hands” as well as other firearms over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrifter_01 Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, USARV72 said: A.P’s carried Mdl 15 S&W .38 Spl. revolvers in Vietnam. US Army M.P.’s carried 1911A1’s. A few Mdl. 15’s were “ in private hands” as well as other firearms over there. Whoops! Seems I didnt realize there was a distinction between AP and MP. I had thought MP was a blanket term for any security force in the armed forces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted January 14, 2021 Share #5 Posted January 14, 2021 The Holster and S&W M-15 were also carried by fighter and bomber pilots. Belts were equipped with either cartridge loops or police style dump pouches. Ace,Col. Robin Olds had 30 loops sewn on his web belt for extra ammo. He also tied his holster off western style with a leg tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrifter_01 Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted January 14, 2021 39 minutes ago, 72psb said: The Holster and S&W M-15 were also carried by fighter and bomber pilots. Belts were equipped with either cartridge loops or police style dump pouches. Ace,Col. Robin Olds had 30 loops sewn on his web belt for extra ammo. He also tied his holster off western style with a leg tie. Found a good artist drawing showing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted January 14, 2021 Share #7 Posted January 14, 2021 Well, quite a few Mdl. 15’s were in “ private hands” over there. “Acquired” one way or another as were Browning Hi-Powers and captured commie weapons. Then there were assorted “frags” and gas/ smokes kept in hootches. You would not want to call an Army MP an AP, had to be there to know, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWW Posted January 14, 2021 Share #8 Posted January 14, 2021 And the Navy has Shore Patrol, or SP's who I wouldn't want to confuse with either MP's or AP's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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