RARE CONFEDERATE LEMAT HOLSTER.

RARE CONFEDERATE LEMAT HOLSTER. This rarely encountered Confederate brown leather holster with buckle and strap for closure is one of very few known examples. There is an identical specimen pictured with 1st Model LeMat SN 216 on page 35 of Doug Adams “The Confederate LeMat Revolver”. This holster is in wonderful untouched condition and is among the rarest LeMat accessories and fits a standard Model LeMat well. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: Very good overall. Leather is sound and supple, sewn 4″ x 2-1/4″ belt loop along with tab, edging and toe stitching are all sound with just a few loose or broken stitches. Majority of leather surface is brown with crazing and cracking and a dry stained area about 3″ from toe and a 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ gap above toe. There is a partially discernible ink inscription on back of holster near top which is possibly a 3 digit serial number (201?). 4-46643 JS37 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2072	$5,175.00	RARE CONFEDERATE LEMAT HOLSTER. This rarely encountered Confederate brown leather holster with buckle and strap for closure is one of very few known examples. There is an identical specimen pictured with 1st Model LeMat SN 216 on page 35 of Doug Adams “The Confederate LeMat Revolver”. This holster is in wonderful untouched condition and is among the rarest LeMat accessories and fits a standard Model LeMat well. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: Very good overall. Leather is sound and supple, sewn 4″ x 2-1/4″ belt loop along with tab, edging and toe stitching are all sound with just a few loose or broken stitches. Majority of leather surface is brown with crazing and cracking and a dry stained area about 3″ from toe and a 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ gap above toe. There is a partially discernible ink inscription on back of holster near top which is possibly a 3 digit serial number (201?). 4-46643 JS37 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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