1896 MODIFIED 1881 PATTERN SINGLE ACTION ARMY HOLSTER.

1896 MODIFIED 1881 PATTERN SINGLE ACTION ARMY HOLSTER. Orig 1881 holster with large embossed “US” on front and 2-position flap to accommodate either Colt single action or Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver. With the advent of the Krag rifle and 100-rd canvas cartridge belt, existing belt loops on holsters were too small to go over a loaded belt. Therefore, the Secretary of War ordered that existing holsters be modified to accommodate the new belt. Rock Island Arsenal issued new belt loops with instructions to remove old one and install a new larger one with six rivets instead of three to replace orig stitching, rather than open up rear seam and re-sew it after modification. Accompanied by an Indian Wars period Rock Island Arsenal belt with rectangular brass buckle & tab with large “US” in an oval. CONDITION: Body of holster is in good serviceable condition, having been treated and is now soft & supple with some verdigris around belt loop rivets. The “US” on front shows heavy wear. Flap is also soft & supple, quite wrinkled but sound. Belt is intact, having been very dry, now treated and is soft & supple with some surface finish loss. 4-59053 JR506 (2,500-3,500)

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
	968	$1,437.00	1896 MODIFIED 1881 PATTERN SINGLE ACTION ARMY HOLSTER. Orig 1881 holster with large embossed “US” on front and 2-position flap to accommodate either Colt single action or Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver. With the advent of the Krag rifle and 100-rd canvas cartridge belt, existing belt loops on holsters were too small to go over a loaded belt. Therefore, the Secretary of War ordered that existing holsters be modified to accommodate the new belt. Rock Island Arsenal issued new belt loops with instructions to remove old one and install a new larger one with six rivets instead of three to replace orig stitching, rather than open up rear seam and re-sew it after modification. Accompanied by an Indian Wars period Rock Island Arsenal belt with rectangular brass buckle & tab with large “US” in an oval. CONDITION: Body of holster is in good serviceable condition, having been treated and is now soft & supple with some verdigris around belt loop rivets. The “US” on front shows heavy wear. Flap is also soft & supple, quite wrinkled but sound. Belt is intact, having been very dry, now treated and is soft & supple with some surface finish loss. 4-59053 JR506 (2,500-3,500) 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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