Smith & Wesson Forum - Bucheimer and Bucheimer-Clark holster fit charts (2024)

More numbers added to the fit charts.

30 and 77 = Walther PPK

Bucheimer Hank Sloan holster 1971

HS1 = S&W J Chief Special, Charter Arms 2”
HS2 = Colt D Det. Special, Cobra 2”
HS3 = S&W M&P, Colt OP 2”
HS4 = S&W J Chief Special, Charter Arms 3”
HS5 = Colt Detective Special 3”
HS6 = S&W N .357, Colt Python 4”
HS7 = S&W M&P, Colt OP, Colt .357 4”
HS8 = S&W M&P, Colt OP 5”
HS9 = S&W M&P, Colt OP 6”
HS10 = Colt Python, S&W .357 2 ½”

Bucheimer Western style drop loop holsters

Model prefix – size number 1-9
1 = Colt Scout, Ruger, Hi-Standard .22 4 ¾”
2 = H&R, Ruger, Hi-Standard .22 5 ½”
3 = Ruger BKH, Colt SAA 4 ¾” 5 ½”
4 = Ruger BKH, Colt SAA 7 ½”
5 = Ruger BKH .44 6 ½” 7 ½”
6 = Ruger Bearcat .22
7 = Ruger, Colt New Frontier 5 ½” 6 ½”
8 = Ruger 9 ½”
9 = Colt, Hi-Standard Buntline .22 9 ½”

Bucheimer - another odd size system

Model prefix – size number
15 = S&W Chief Special 2”
25 = Colt Python 2 ½”
30 = Heavy Frame Magnum 2”, 2 ½”
35 = 3”
42 = Heavy Frame Magnum 4”
45 = 4”

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Bucheimer Guardian – first thumb snap holster 1950’s
3 digit fit codes evolved to Federal Man codes. “S” for swivel.

920 920S = Colt Det. Spec Cobra 2”
940 940S = Colt OP & Marshall 4”
944 944S = Colt Cobra, PPS 4”
944 944S = Courier 3”
949 949S = Colt .357 & Trooper 4”
954 954S = Colt OP & Marshall 5”
964 964S = Colt OP & Marshall 6”
969 969S = Colt .357 & Trooper 6”

923 923S = Chief’s Special 2”
925 925S = Military & Police 2”
942 942S = .357 Magnum & HP 4”
945 945S = Military & Police 4”
955 955S = Military & Police 5”
962 962S = .357 Magnum & HP 6”
965 965S = Military & Police 6”
988 988S = K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 4”
989 989S = K22, K32, K38 Masterpiece 6”
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Bucheimer Federal Man 1960’s

200 = Colt D Det. Spec Cobra 2”
210 = Colt D Marshal 2” High Standard 2 ½”
440 = Colt D Det. Spec Cobra 3”
290 = Colt I .357 Python 2 ½”
490 = Colt I .357 Python 4”
690 = Colt I .357 Python 6”
690 = Colt I .38 Officers Model 6”
400 = Colt I Marshal, Hi Standard 4”
500 = Colt I Marshal 5”
600 = Colt I Marshal, Hi Standard 6”
440 = Colt D Police Positive 4”
540 = Colt D Police Positive 5”
640 = Colt D Police Positive 6”
410 = Colt Scout 4 ¾”
570 = Colt SAA 5 ½”

230 = S&W J Chief, Kit Gun 2”
330 = S&W J Chief, Kit Gun 3” 3 ½”
250 = S&W K Model 10 2”
350 = S&W K Model 10 4”
450 = S&W K Model 15, 19 4”
650 = S&W K Model 14, 19 6”
420 = S&W N .357, 1950 3 ½” 4”
520 = S&W N .357, 1950 5”
620 = S&W N .357, 1950 6” 6 ½”
610 = S&W N Model 29 6 ½”
830 = S&W N .357 8 3/8”

470 = Ruger .22 Single Six 4 5/8”
560 = Ruger .22 SS, Hi Standard Dbl. 9 5 ½”
580 = Ruger .22 Bearcat
670 = Ruger .22 Magnum SS 6 ½”
1410 = Ruger .357 BH 4 5/8”
1640 = Ruger .44 Mag. 6 ½”

280 = H&R
630 = H&R 2 ½”
680 = H&R 6”
660 = H&R 4”
710 = H&R 999

Bucheimer Federal Man 1970’s

200 = Colt Det Spec Cobra 2”
201 = Colt Det Spec Cobra 3”
205 = Colt Diamondback 2 ½”
210 = Colt Diamondback 4”
215 = Colt Python
220 = Colt Python, Trooper MK III 4”
225 = Colt OP, MK III
230 = Colt Police Positive 4”
300 = S&W Chief, Charter Arms 2”
301 = S&W Chief, Charter Arms 3”
305 = S&W Regulation Police 4”
310 = S&W Model 19 2 ½”
315 = S&W Model 10,12,15 2”
320 = S&W Model 10, 12, 15 4”
325 = S&W Model 15, 19 4”
330 = S&W Model 57, 58, 28, 29 4”
250 = Colt Commander
255 = Colt 45 Gov’t, 38 Super
355 = S&W Model 39, 59
400 = Browning High Power
450 = Walther P-38
455 = Walther PPKS

Updated Federal Man list and added Guardian list.
Added catalog page for the Federal Man from 1976

The owner of these two gave me permission to use his pictures ...

For fans of the Bucheimer Concealer holster, two holsters in the FBI style - with covered trigger and front slot, as issued with the 3 inch S&W Mdl. 13 and as worn by Jodie in The Silence of the Lambs. Silence of the Lambs, The - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games

I read the model/size stamping as 01 604 15 Patent 4,062,481

A second holster in poorer condition but with a better view of the front slot.

Patent 4,062,481 Patent US4062481 - Pistol holster - Google Patents Inventor Earl J. Clark, Tandy Brands.

Disclosed herein is a holster for pistols having an improved belt loop assembly. A pair of belt loop assemblies are connected to opposite sides of the gun receiving pocket. Each assembly has an inner piece of holster material containing a slot for the reception of a belt. An outer piece free of slots is joined to the inner piece at the top and bottom, defining a belt receiving opening on the outer edge in communication with the adjacent slot.
A pin depends from the loop that fastens the pistol in the holster for locking shrouded revolvers in place (Item #45 in the patent drawing.)

The application gives reference to one holster of this type is described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,731,858, issued to [Roy] Baker on May 8, 1973.

Sorry, no size chart. update:
01 indicates the product is a holster
604 is the holster model number
16 is the size reference, generally following other Bucheimer numbers.

Added 1976 catalog page.

Here are a couple of Bucheimer "semi-shoulder" holsters, one with the usual spring type holster, and one with the less common holster, which is more of a traditional pouch type holster.

Also, here is my Buchemier FBI holster, together with the Buchemier 2x2x2 pouch issued to agents at the time. The Model 13 is property of a friend, but we got together for a photo shoot!

Finally, here is an article on the FBI Model 13 from 1982.

Excellent thread!!!

Chad's picture showing the adjustable strap would suggest a universal fit holster - or at least a multi-fit holster. Or - 4 inch J frame.

Need info on Bucheimer holsters please.

In any case, it's a good addition to the thread.

update: A similar holster with the marking 01-260LW-x turned up in a 2018 post.

Update 2: 1982 patent

GREAT INFO here.

Wanted to show you a holster, see Title, I acquired in 80s when I got a M10.

It does not have belt loops or a clip. It slides over a belt. It is right handed with a slight forward tilt. My M642 is a bit large for it, so maybe for .32?

Ideas welcome. Thanks!

Well, the chart shows the number 52 is for either a S&W 2½ inch Combat Magnum or a 5 inch N frame. Same for variations 152 or 520.

Not helpful if your J frame is too big.

Goes to show how many gaps still exist in the list.

Bucheimer marketed - Salinas Industries made [ht linde] - may be the same as the Feather Touch. 1964. Contemporary tests graded it down for retention when dropped, but a perfectly serviceable loader. Pictures by Linde

http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7wocfwmc.jpg

http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/...psnsvjlzbv.jpg

http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/...psx31sdiy9.jpg

http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/...pszcxugyar.jpg

Holder for a ticket punch, etc.

P.S. Still a neat item. Can't be many of them out there.

AAL-5 = Ruger Blackhawk .44 6 ½” 7 ½”

Bucheimer Western style drop loop holsters

Model prefix – size number 1-9

1 = Colt Scout, Ruger, Hi-Standard .22 4 ¾”
2 = H&R, Ruger, Hi-Standard .22 5 ½”
3 = Ruger BKH, Colt SAA 4 ¾” 5 ½”
4 = Ruger BKH, Colt SAA 7 ½”
5 = Ruger BKH .44 6 ½” 7 ½”
6 = Ruger Bearcat .22
7 = Ruger, Colt New Frontier 5 ½” 6 ½”
8 = Ruger 9 ½”
9 = Colt, Hi-Standard Buntline .22 9 ½”

Here are a few that are in my photo files:

Attachment 290523

Attachment 290524

Attachment 290525

Attachment 290526

Attachment 290527

Two of them are Clark's. Do we know for certain when Clark Holster became Bucheimer-Clark, which stayed in Los Angeles while J.M. Bucheimer continued in Maryland? I have roughly dated that as 1962 in my head. . ..

I'd bet on the N frame for the 189-42. As stated .. the list is incomplete.

In a Doh! moment I thought to check the company lists in the back of every Gun Digest. My oldest, the 1962 Gun Digest, lists Bucheimer - Clark as a maker. Since each GD comes out the year before the title date, that's 1961.

My 1953 digital copy doesn't show Clark at all, illustrating that GD is not perfectly inclusive or always accurate.
The 1953 list is interesting. Roseberry???

Update 2021 -- R.E. Roseberry continued being listed in Gun Digest until 1976.
A thread by -db- prompted a discussion of Maverick holsters made in Anderson, Indiana. The name found then was Perry Balungraph not Roseberry. In my limited search, GD never showed another maker in Anderson nor the name Perry Balungraph.

HOLSTERS AND LEATHER GOODS
Brauer Bros. Mfg. Co., Des Moines, Iowa
J. M. Bucheimer Co., Towson 4, Maryland
Colorado Saddlery Co., 1527 18th St., Denver 2, Cob.
Firearms International, Washington, D.C.
Folsom Arms Co., Inc., 312 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
Capt. A. H. Hardy, 513 N. Arden Dr., Beverly hills, Calif.
H. H. Heiser Saddlery Co., 1024 Cherokee St., Denver, Cob..
George Lawrence Co., Portland, Ore.
J. H. Martin, Calhoun City, Miss.
S. D. Myres Saddlery Co., El Paso, Tex.
Red head Brand Co., Chicago 41, 111.
R. E. Roseberry, 810 W. 38th St., Anderson, Ind.

N frame (such as the old M28) for sure with the corroborating info of the K frame being a bit loose. Even the scale of all the bits says N frame :-)

Thanks so much.

Linde dusted off his 1961 dated (1960 pub.) Gun Digest - the 15th Anniversary DeLuxe Edition - and found the same information in the company name appendix.

J. M. Bucheimer Co (Frederick, Maryland)

Bucheimer-Clark Corp, 6314 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 3, California.

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I did a simple search for California corporation records.
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| California Secretary of State

C0368363 BUCHEIMER-CLARK CORP.

Registration 2-5-1959 Dissolution 3-5-1970
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Bucheimer - Clark J. M. Bucheimer Company - Company Profile

J. M. Bucheimer Company, Which Will Do Business In California As Bucheimer - Clark filed as a Statement & Designation By Foreign Corporation in the State of California and is no longer active. This corporate entity was filed on Thursday, April 9, 1970 , according to public records filed with California Secretary of State.

B for black. The rest is always guessing with Bucheimer.
The next 5 digits for the holster model number.
The last 2 digits for the handgun size.

14 and 34 are both codes for 4 inch K frames.

Dunno on the BPL.

Mike Priwer still has most of the basic Bucheimer-Clark catalog in one of his albums. Thanks Mike!!

http://smith-wessonforum.com/members...k-leather.html

I stumbled upon this thread just now. Thanks for the great share on this. Can you restore the photo-bucket blocked images ?

Great research.

I've combined the 1961 and 1971 Pacemaker lists so as to be searchable with notations on the major differences. Most are obvious, such as Dan Wesson didn't exist in 1961 and Whitney was no longer in 1971. Close, but not quite the same as the Perfect Fit list.

1971 also has the very slightly different list for the lined Pacemaker.

I'm updating the major list for arrangement and format. PDF's attached, as always.

Bucheimer Pacemaker fit chart 1961 & 1971 w/ notations

PM 1 = S&W Chiefs Spec., Terrier, Hand Ejector, Kit Gun 2”, Charter 2”

PM 1 = S&W Chiefs Spec., Terrier, Hand Ejector, Kit Gun 2”,
H&R 922, 929, Bantam 2 ½”, IJ 55, 57, 2 ½ “ (1961)

PM 2 = Colt Det. Spec., Cobra, Agent 2” (1971)
H&R 922, 929, 622, 900, 732, 733 925, Bantam 2 ½”, IJ 55, 57, 2 ½ “

PM 3 = S&W Mil. & Pol. 2”, S&W Mdl. 15 2”, Colt Off. Pol. 2”

PM 4 = Colt Pol. ***. Spec., Cobra, 4”, Courier 3”

PM 5 = S&W Kit Gun 3½”, 4”, Hand Ejector, Reg. Pol., Charter 3”
H&R 922, 732, 632, 622, 733, 900, 929, 632 4”

PM 6 = Colt Police Positive Special 5”

PM 7 = Colt O.P. 6”, S&W M&P 6”

PM 8 = H&R 999, 922, 939, 929, 632, 900, 622 6”, IJ 55,57, 6”

PM 9 = Colt Off. Pol., MKIII, Diamondback, Trooper, Marshall, 4”
S&W M&P, Combat, Combat Mag. 4”

PM 10 = S&W .357 Mag. 3½”, Hwy. Patrolman, .41 Mag., 4”,
Colt Python 4”, Dan Wesson D11 4”

PM 11 = S&W .357 Mag. 5”

PM 12 = Colt Off. Pol., 5”, S&W M&P, 5”

PM 13 = Colt Off. Pol., S&W M&P, K22, K32, K38 6”

PM 14 = Colt Off. Pol., MKIII, Diamondback, Python, Off. Mod. Match., 6”

PM 15 = S&W .357 Mag., Hwy. Patrol., .41 Mag., Combat Mag. 6”
Dan Wesson D11 6”, New Service, Webley, Hvy. Duty 6” 6 ½”

PM 16 = Hi Standard Sentinel 2 3/8”, 3”

PM 17 = Hi Standard Sentinel 4”

PM 18 = Hi Standard Sentinel 6”, H&R 999 6”

PM 19 = Colt Single Action Army, 4 ¾”, Ruger Blackhawk .356, .41 4 5/8”

PM 20 = Colt Scout 4 ½”, Hi Standard Natchez, Dakota

PM 21 = Colt Scout Buntline, 9”

PM 22 = Hi Standard Double Nine (99) 5 ½”, Hawes Western Marshal

PM 23 = Colt Single Action Army, 5 ½”, Ruger Single Six 5 ½”

PM 24 = Col Single Action 7 ½”, Ruger Blackhawk 7 ½”

PM 25 = Colt Buntline Special .45 Cal., 12”

PM 26 = Ruger Bear Cat

PM 27 = Ruger Single Six 9 ½”, Hi Standard Longhorn 9 ½”

PM 28 = Ruger Blackhawk .357, .41, .44 6 ½”

PM 29 = Colt New Frontier SAA, Ruger Blackhawk 7 ½”

PM 30 = Ruger Blackhawk 10” (1961 only)

PM 31 = Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Mag, .30 Carbine 7 ½”

PM 32 = Foreign .25 Cal. Automatics

PM 33 = Colt .25 Cal. Auto

PM 34 = Colt .32, .380 Auto, Walther PP Auto

PM 35 = Colt .45, .38 Super, Commander, Browning 9 mm

PM 36 = Colt Woodsman, Target, Sport, Challenger, Huntsman, 4 ½”

PM 37 = Colt Woodsman, Target, Sport, Challenger, Huntsman, 6”

PM 38 = Colt Match Target Woodsman, 4 ½”

PM 39 = Colt Match Target Woodsman, 6”

PM 40 = High Standard Automatics, 4 ½”, Ruger Standard 4 ¾”
Whitney Wolverine .22 Auto (1961)

PM 41 = High Standard Automatics, 6 ¾”. Ruger Standard 6”

PM 42 = Ruger Mark I Target 5 ½”

PM 43 = Ruger Mark I Target 6 7/8”

PM 44 = Stoeger Luger .22, Luger 9 mm 4 ¾”

PM 45 = Walther P 38

PM 46 = S&W 9 mm Auto.

PM 47 = Colt gold Cup Auto.

PM 48 = S&W Model 41 .22 Auto. 7 3/8”

PM 49 = S&W .357, .41, .44 Mag. 8 3/8”

PM 50 = S&W K22, K22 .22 Mag., K38 8 3/8”

PM 51 = S&W Model 41 5 ½”

PM 52 = Hi Standard Auto. 5 ½”

PM 53 = Colt Diamondback 2 ½”, S&W Combat Master. 2 ½”

PM 54 = Colt Python 2 ½”, S&W Combat Mag. 2 1/2”
Dan Wesson D11 2 1/2”

Bucheimer Pacemaker Suede Lined fit chart 1971

PML 1 = S&W Chiefs Spec., Terrier, Hand Ejector, Kit Gun 2”, Charter 2”

PML 2 = Colt Det. Spec., Cobra, Agent 2”

PML 9 = Colt Off. Pol., MKIII, Diamondback, Trooper, Marshall, 4”
S&W M&P, Combat 4”

PML 10 = S&W .357 Mag. 3½”, Hwy. Patrolman, .41 Mag., 4”,
Colt Python 4”, Dan Wesson D11 4”

PML 13 = Colt Off. Pol., S&W M&P 6”

PML 14 = Colt Off. Pol., MKIII, Diamondback, Python, Off. Mod. Match., 6”

PML 15 = S&W .357 Mag., Hwy. Patrol., .41 Mag., Combat Mag. 6”

PML 19 = Colt Scout 4 ½”, Hi Standard Double 9, Dakota, Hawes Western Marshal

PML 23 = Colt Single Action Army, 5 ½”, Ruger Single Six 5 ½”

PML 32 = Foreign .25 Cal. Automatics

PML 33 = Colt .25 Cal. Auto

PML 34 = Colt .32, .380 Auto, Walther PP Auto

PML 35 = Colt .45, .38 Super, Commander, Browning 9 mm

PML 36 = Colt Woodsman, Target, Sport, Challenger, Huntsman, 4 ½”

PML 37 = Colt Woodsman, Target, Sport, Challenger, Huntsman, 6”

PML 38 = Colt Match Target Woodsman, 4 ½”

PML 39 = Colt Match Target Woodsman, 6”

PML 40 = High Standard Automatics, 4 ½”, Ruger Standard 4 ¾”

PML 41 = High Standard Automatics, 6 ¾”. Ruger Standard 6”

PML 42 = Ruger Mark I Target 5 ½”

PML 43 = Ruger Mark I Target 6 7/8”

PML 44 = Stoeger Luger .22, Luger 9 mm 4 ¾”

PML 45 = Walther P 38

PML 46 = S&W 9 mm Auto.

PML 53 = Colt Diamondback 2 ½”, S&W Combat Master. 2 ½”

PML 54 = Colt Python 2 ½”, S&W Combat Mag. 2 1/2”
Dan Wesson D11 2 1/2”

The black box attachments below are the PDF lists.

Hi everybody,

I found this thread searchin' in google for "Bucheimer BHS-7", this guy here

https://images2.imgbox.com/b6/79/flhXPj2T_o.jpg

https://images2.imgbox.com/8e/5d/Dln7kmWz_o.jpg

https://images2.imgbox.com/62/8f/xz2uqHwh_o.jpg

(the gun in it is just a test, I don't believe it is the gun the holster is made for).

A real gold mine of information here, but by using ctrl + F in this thread I had no hits. I buy and sell old holsters for hobby, and it is always helpful for collectors/buyers whe I can state exactly the suitability of my items. Anyone know something about this one?

Thank you all who have contributed to Bucheimer's fit charts.
It has enabled me to find the perfect fit for this Bucheimer-Clark
Patrolman rig. The rig is 37A-34-72W (So the size is 34)
The perfect fit is K38 "Masterpiece". My model 67 Masterpiece is
shown.

Click on the image once or twice if you would like to enlarge.

From another thread in regards to the late Bucheimer system with numbers and dashes, such as 01-106-16.

With the permission of the owner, a new to me Bucheimer flap holster marked in the 1980's digit and dash style 01 - 939 - 90 LH.

A model 939 holster for a fit code #90 pistol, which from the molding would appear to be a Steyr GB. LH for left hand.

Presumably a USA made stainless Rogak would also fit.

One in natural brown and one in black have just popped up for auction.

Updated the master list with #90 = Steyr.

See post #52

Information on the Concealer is incomplete. -- update 53 = S&W Model 19 4 inch barrel.

1976 patent by Earl Clark, son of Ed Clark -- as in Bucheimer-Clark. Without looking, my recollection the patented feature is the tunnel belt loop.

The information in the Holstory book by Red Nichols and John Witty raised my esteem for both father and son several notches.

Holsters can be found with the usual Bucheimer code markings - such as BC-11 for a J frame - or later with the 3 segment code explained by Turnerriver.

The first two digits denote the type of product.

01 = holsters
02 = belts
03 = clubs and saps
04 = ammunition and magazine carriers

The second series of digits indicate the holster model.

The third series of digits indicate the holster size code.

Thanks for this chart John. It gave me confirmation that
my Pacemaker (size 9) is made for S&W Combat Magnum,
among others. And I was able to sell it in the classifieds.

Hi Guys,

I have another couple of questions for the experts here, maybe someone can help me out.

I recently bought this one here

https://images2.imgbox.com/c3/0a/N4RWIeym_o.jpg

https://images2.imgbox.com/c3/1e/BbzJublf_o.jpg

https://images2.imgbox.com/bc/d5/YXlLVGXQ_o.jpg

My S&W 36 fits pretty well in it, although I suspect there's some room left for a Colt DS, too. But I'd like to know something more about it (since I will resell it), for instance, how is it supposed to be carried? Is it a pocket holster or what?

Thanks in advance as usual for your valuable help :)

I am not an expert, but the strap looks to snap down like a beltloop.

But in this case the holster would be for left handed?

Think you mean "tension", I knew that, but as a paddle holster it looks as a holster for left handers or do I miss something? :confused:

Catalog picture of S&W model B35 paddle holster that is virtually identical to the Bucheimer. Several makers had "boot heel" paddle holsters that are worn with the paddle inside the belt rather than inside the pants.

Thank you! Is mine a left handed or not?

It is- note the small LH stamped on the rear. Some makers identified left hand holsters, Lawrence stamped them with the letter X.
Regards,
turnerriver

Thank you!

Hi everybody,

here I am again with one more question, this time I stumbled on this tiny little guy here

https://images2.imgbox.com/aa/a1/gBuwKlhy_o.jpg

which does't fit even the small blank pistol on the pics. It has a coding on the belt strap:

https://images2.imgbox.com/95/9e/nI5Kq8UW_o.jpg

here the approximate size:

https://images2.imgbox.com/08/60/TYlXHcQ5_o.jpg

I scrolled up and down the whole thread here and could not find it. Someone told me it could be for the FN baby, this little thing here

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6WBAIhNdD28/hqdefault.jpg

anyone know more?

Thanks in advance as usual!