SCARCE PATTERN 1878-79 SINGLE ACTION ARMY HOLSTER.

SCARCE PATTERN 1878-79 SINGLE ACTION ARMY HOLSTER. Made of black bridle leather with 11” long body having a sewn rear edge with a modified Cheyenne plug and brass stud for the Hagner style flap and thumb tab. Flap has a large “US” in a circle embossed vertically. Top edge of body of holster has inspector initials “D.P”. Belt loop appears to be the 1896 modification with six brass harness rivets without stitching. It is estimated that only 2,000 of these holsters were manufactured in period 1878-79 and few survive with any condition at all. CONDITION: Very fine. Slightly crackled, orig finish with flexed flap, but is very sound and serviceable, retaining most of its orig black finish. Embossed “US” on flap is faint. 4-59054 JR507 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	965	$2,587.00	SCARCE PATTERN 1878-79 SINGLE ACTION ARMY HOLSTER. Made of black bridle leather with 11” long body having a sewn rear edge with a modified Cheyenne plug and brass stud for the Hagner style flap and thumb tab. Flap has a large “US” in a circle embossed vertically. Top edge of body of holster has inspector initials “D.P”. Belt loop appears to be the 1896 modification with six brass harness rivets without stitching. It is estimated that only 2,000 of these holsters were manufactured in period 1878-79 and few survive with any condition at all. CONDITION: Very fine. Slightly crackled, orig finish with flexed flap, but is very sound and serviceable, retaining most of its orig black finish. Embossed “US” on flap is faint. 4-59054 JR507 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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