1293 4 BLACK BRIDLE LEATHER 38-DA REVOLVER HOLSTERS;

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 300.00 USD
Estimated at 600.00 - 900.00 USD
SOME PICTURED IN "U.S. MILITARY HOLSTERS & RELATED ACCOUTREMENTS" BY EDWARD SCOTT MEADOWS. 1) LEFT SIDE W. M. READ & SONS OF BOSTON. Pictured on page 235 of said book. Marked on belt loop with maker's logo & "1L". 2) W. M. READ & SONS OF BOSTON. Pictured on page 236 of said book. Belt loop has stamped "PAT'D MAY 5 1885". 3) NEW YORKSTATE MILITIA HOLSTER. Pictured on page 228 of said book. Flap has embossed "NY". 4) LEFT SIDE ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL. Flap has RIA markings & "E.H.S" & "C.H.T."inspector's stamp. Body embossed "US". CONDITION: holsters are in good intact condition showing wear commensurate with age & use. New York militia holster shows more use with flexing, scuffs & cracking of leather. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. (02-22117/MD). $600-900.