GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
RARE J S COLLINS, CHEYENNE, WYOMING SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER AND MONEY BELT.This late 19th Century single loop money belt and double loop holster for 4-3/4" Colt Single Action Army is a most desirable and scarce set of Western cowboy leather, especially in such fine condition. Belt tongue is marked in oval cartouche "J.S.COLLINS & CO / CHEYENNE, WYO. " The holster is marked with the well known J.S. Collins logo in shield. Top loop of holster marked "45 C" of course for 45 Cal. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Ex-Jay Lyndes Collection; Ex-Bruce Bartlett. CONDITION: Very good overall. Belt has some new stitched reinforcement unaffecting esthetics. Honest wear and staining where cartridges were stored and pistol rested in holster. Some cracking and crazing to holster body as can be seen in photos. 50412-86 JS (2,500-4,000)