FIRST TYPE MODEL 1881 CAVALRY HOLSTER.

FIRST TYPE MODEL 1881 CAVALRY HOLSTER. This is an example of an 1881 holster of early manufacture. The belt loop, designed to fit only the 2″ wide saber belt, distinguishes this as the 1st type. The body of the holster is embossed “U.S.” and the flap is stamped “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL”. The flap exhibits three holes, two of which were placed by the arsenal and a third probably by an individual soldier. CONDITION: Good or better. Plug is intact although partially unstitched. Crack around the base of the stud and another along the fold of the holster. Leather on the flap also exhibits moderate crazing yet little finish loss. 4-32461 DM69 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2186	$345.00	FIRST TYPE MODEL 1881 CAVALRY HOLSTER. This is an example of an 1881 holster of early manufacture. The belt loop, designed to fit only the 2″ wide saber belt, distinguishes this as the 1st type. The body of the holster is embossed “U.S.” and the flap is stamped “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL”. The flap exhibits three holes, two of which were placed by the arsenal and a third probably by an individual soldier. CONDITION: Good or better. Plug is intact although partially unstitched. Crack around the base of the stud and another along the fold of the holster. Leather on the flap also exhibits moderate crazing yet little finish loss. 4-32461 DM69 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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