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MODEL 1881 US ARMY HOLSTER FOR THE COLT & S&W
REVOLVERS – VERY GOOD SPECIMEN W/ INTERIOR OF FLAP
HOLES STENCILED WITH THE DESIRABLE “S&W/C” :
This is a very good specimen of the Fifth Type, 1881
Pattern Holster as described in US Military Holsters
and Pistol Cartridge Boxes, Meadows, pages 113-4,
modified with a larger belt loop that would accommodate
the Mills double loop woven cartridge belt.
In very good condition with a bright shiny surface, this
specimen retains solid stitching throughout, and all of
the components are intact. The body is very solid and
full form, retaining a fully legible “US” embossed in
the oval, with light crazing overall, however the
leather retains a pleasing bright surface. The exterior
of the holster flap bears a fully legible “Rock Island
Arsenal” cartouche, as well as the inspector’s initials
below the finial holes. The flap is smooth, with a
bright clear finish except for a line of blemishes just
below the crest of the bend of the flap which appear to
be old, now indistinct unit identification stampings.
The loop is likewise very solid and the surface is
smooth and bright.
The interior of the holster flap retains the majority of
the very desirable stencil “S S&W” and “C” adjacent to
the closing holes to indicate which hole is to be used
with which pistol, the Colt M1873 or the Smith and
Wesson Schofield.
This is a very presentable and attractive Model 1881
Holster, in solid condition and retaining clear arsenal
markings, and will be a nice addition to complete your
Mills Double Loop Cartridge Belt. (0954) $1350
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