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ca. 1898 MODEL 1892 NEW YORK STATE .38 COLT
HOLSTER: A Model 1892 .38 Caliber Colt Pistol
Holster produced by the State of New York for issue to
the New York Volunteer units, as described in US
Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes,
Meadows, page 188. These holsters saw extensive service
during the Spanish American War. The body of the
holster is embossed with a legible, clear “NY” in an
oval, rather than the regular Army “US”.
The condition of the
holster is very good to excellent, the solid body
holding its full form and shape, with secure stitching
throughout keeping all of the seams intact and all of
the components, to include the plug, are present. The
surface of the leather is overall smooth and bright,
with some light crazing limited to the belt loop. The
belt loop, of the larger pattern in order to be worn on
the woven cartridge, is otherwise very solid. These
holsters are far from common and are unique to the rapid
equipping and deployment of New York troops for the
Spanish American War. $350
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