how old would it be?

legacy94 · December 19, 2005, 09:11 PM

i believe it's for a revolver,cause i couldn't fit my beretta 92d without rake the slide back

how far back was it when they only used revolvers in the military?

also you'll notice that green stuff around some of the rivits,what is it and how can i get it off without useing harsh chems on it?

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...2d/holster.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...pofholster.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...tofholster.jpg

USP45usp · December 20, 2005, 05:46 PM

May be an old Calvary holster that would fit something like an old BP Colt or a "cowboy" type gun. I'm just guessing.

Also, I notice that you are using Photo Bucket. If you copy the IMG (I believe it's the last choice of the three) and paste that in your thread/post, it will show your pictures direct instead of just as links

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Wayne

legacy94 · December 20, 2005, 06:06 PM

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May be an old Calvary holster that would fit something like an old BP Colt or a "cowboy" type gun. I'm just guessing.

would a gun shop be knowledgeable about something this old?

hIPSHOT33 · December 20, 2005, 06:10 PM

It looks just like the old 1911 holsters that we used to carry in the Army . I would bet and slab sided 1911 would slip right in .

legacy94 · December 20, 2005, 06:25 PM

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It looks just like the old 1911 holsters that we used to carry in the Army . I would bet and slab sided 1911 would slip right in .

so how old do you think it would be then,i'm just curious.

also wondered if it would be worth anything.

hso · December 21, 2005, 12:54 AM

Yep, WWI or II 1911 military holster. Saddle soap her and then neatsfoot oil. Use brasso on the brass parts after treating the leather. There should be some faint printing inside the flap and an embossed maker's name on the back.

If the hardware is all solid then it could be worth $50 to a militaria collector if the other markings are clear and the stitching is good.

http://members.aol.com/pre98/photos/b42.jpg

Romulus · December 21, 2005, 01:49 AM

Clean it up all, brass and leather alike, with Ballistol...just my two cents

legacy94 · December 21, 2005, 11:58 AM

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There should be some faint printing inside the flap and an embossed maker's name on the back.

i couldn't see anything on the inside of flap but did see the faint embossing of the makers initials and date-(1917,r.j.m) there was somthing above those two things but couldn't make it out.

December 21, 2005, 12:54 AM	#6
hso Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Appalachia Posts: 170	Yep, WWI or II 1911 military holster. Saddle soap her and then neatsfoot oil. Use brasso on the brass parts after treating the leather. There should be some faint printing inside the flap and an embossed maker's name on the back. If the hardware is all solid then it could be worth $50 to a militaria collector if the other markings are clear and the stitching is good. http://members.aol.com/pre98/photos/b42.jpg __________________ TANSTAAFL

December 21, 2005, 01:49 AM	#7
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December 20, 2005, 05:46 PM	#2
USP45usp Junior member Join Date: May 17, 2000 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 3,427	May be an old Calvary holster that would fit something like an old BP Colt or a "cowboy" type gun. I'm just guessing. Also, I notice that you are using Photo Bucket. If you copy the IMG (I believe it's the last choice of the three) and paste that in your thread/post, it will show your pictures direct instead of just as links . Wayne

December 20, 2005, 06:10 PM	#4
hIPSHOT33 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2005 Location: ETNA CA. IN THE REAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 120	It looks just like the old 1911 holsters that we used to carry in the Army . I would bet and slab sided 1911 would slip right in .