RARE SMITH & WESSON LEATHER CAVALRY STOCK HOLSTER FOR AUSTRALIAN NEW MODEL NO. 3 REVOLVER.

RARE SMITH & WESSON LEATHER CAVALRY STOCK HOLSTER FOR AUSTRALIAN NEW MODEL NO. 3 REVOLVER. SN 178. Constructed of heavy belting leather about 13-3/4″ long x 4-3/8″ wide x 1-1/2″ thick with sewn edges and a flap cover originally with a tab & stud. Apparently the stud pulled through and has been replaced with a snap. One lower edge of the holster has a slot for a saddle strap and the back has a riveted & sewn tab with D-ring for hanging from a saddle. These holsters were issued in 1881 in pairs as part of 250 7″ nickel plated revolvers with stocks that were sold to the Australian Colonial Police. They were chambered in caliber 44 Russian. This holster bears the number “178” and the broad arrow acceptance proof on the inside top under the flap. Few of these rare holsters survive today. CONDITION: Fine & sound with stud replaced as noted, having horse sweat stains on the back and around the saddle strap slot with some oil staining around the stud slot in the flap. Balance of the holster is fine & clean with a couple of small scratches and some wrinkling around the toe and on the flap. 4-40039 JR340 (300-500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2351	$230.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON LEATHER CAVALRY STOCK HOLSTER FOR AUSTRALIAN NEW MODEL NO. 3 REVOLVER. SN 178. Constructed of heavy belting leather about 13-3/4″ long x 4-3/8″ wide x 1-1/2″ thick with sewn edges and a flap cover originally with a tab & stud. Apparently the stud pulled through and has been replaced with a snap. One lower edge of the holster has a slot for a saddle strap and the back has a riveted & sewn tab with D-ring for hanging from a saddle. These holsters were issued in 1881 in pairs as part of 250 7″ nickel plated revolvers with stocks that were sold to the Australian Colonial Police. They were chambered in caliber 44 Russian. This holster bears the number “178” and the broad arrow acceptance proof on the inside top under the flap. Few of these rare holsters survive today. CONDITION: Fine & sound with stud replaced as noted, having horse sweat stains on the back and around the saddle strap slot with some oil staining around the stud slot in the flap. Balance of the holster is fine & clean with a couple of small scratches and some wrinkling around the toe and on the flap. 4-40039 JR340 (300-500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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