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ca. 1875-1885 TRIPLE LOOP BROWN LEATHER HOLSTER
FOR A SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER - EXCELLENT SPECIMEN WITH
A SCARCE 8” BARREL LENGTH:
A very attractive specimen
of the fairly uncommon “Mexican” Triple Loop Holster for
a large frame Single Action Revolver such as the Colt
Model 1873. This is very well made quality holster,
with a stamped pattern on the body, loops and skirt
edges, and the pouch is completely lined with a red felt
material. The holster is more than long enough to fit a
Colt Single Action with a 7 ½” barrel, and in fact, is
long enough to accommodate a Smith & Wesson Single
Action with an 8” barrel.
The leather surface retains a bright, clear, shiny
surface - smooth with no crazing or flaking, and the
entire stamped pattern is legible. The leather is
supple and holds its shape
with no weaknesses. There
is an as yet unidentified maker’s mark in the form of a
bee stamped just below the border stamping on the front
upper edge of the pouch, with the numeral 7. Both the
bee and the numeral are clear and legible. While
showing the desirable signs of having been worn by a man
who felt the need to carry a revolver on a regular
basis, the holster has not been abused or worn out. The
seam is fully intact down through the rounded toe with
no loss of the stitching. The holster measures 12 ½”
OAL and 5 ½” OAW. The belt loop formed by the skirt
will easily accept a belt up to 3 ¼” wide.
This is a very attractive holster with the very
desirable triple loop configuration securing the pouch,
with the added value of being a proper fit for both the
7 ½” Colt and the 8” Smith & Wesson single action
revolvers. (0910) $2250
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