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CIVIL WAR HOLSTER FOR THE COLT DRAGOON REVOLVER
AND THE MODEL 1858 STARR DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER - MAKER
MARKED “E. GAYLORD” – EXCELLENT SPECIMEN OF A RARE
HOLSTER: As described in Meadow’s U.S.
Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes on page
56, this scarce holster was manufactured in very limited
numbers between 1863 and 1865 and was designed with
sufficient size to accommodate the large framed Colt
Dragoon Revolver.
The size of this holster,
considerably larger than the standard holster issued for
the Colt and Remington Army and Navy Revolvers, would
also accommodate the larger percussion revolvers of the
period such as the Model 1858 Starr Double Action
revolver.
This excellent specimen is very attractive, surviving in
full form and complete with all the components to
include the closing tab and the bottom plug, and all
stitching and seams strong and intact. The condition of
the leather is overall excellent, with a very smooth,
shiny finish, showing only the minor expected crazing to
the top fold of the flap and belt loop, and some minor
handling marks on the body. The body, flap and belt
loop of the holster feature solid leather that holds its
very distinctive shape. The belt loop is very legibly
stamped “E. GAYLORD, CHICOPEE, MASS.”
This is an outstanding specimen of a fairly rare holster
that was manufactured in very limited numbers and is
seldom found in this condition. This is a very
desirable holster to display with your Colt Dragoon.
(0106) $2200
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