April 24-25, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/25/2019
Robert Thompson Razier moved to Pueblo, Colorado in 1880, opening what was to become one of the most famous leather shops in the Colorado territory. He formed a partnership with S.C. Gallupin 1892 that lasted till 1898. By 1917, the Frazier Saddlery was the largest producer of stock saddles in the U.S. This is an early marked combination money belt and built for both revolver and rifle cartridges. There are four rows of 10 cartridge loops for the .44/.45 caliber and 12 loops for ammo for any Winchester Model 1893 or Model 1894 cartridges from the .25-35 to the .38-55. Another desirable feature of this belt is its 3 - 3/4" width, which is both scarce and desirable. Has the original billet which is stamped R.T. Frazier Pueblo Colorado. Belt measures 42" from billet to buckle. This is an extremely rare 52 cartridge belt, possibly a one-of-a-kind special order. Throat on the holster has been trimmed to allow for a faster draw. Appears to be a period modification. CONDITION: No signs that the belt has ever been repaired or adjusted and all of the cartridge loops are intact and not broken through. Stitching across the top has come undone but is unnoticeable as displayed and easily repaired by any competent leather shop. The holster is referred to as a jockstrap style, originally made famous by Henry Nordhaus of Demming, New Mexico, in the 1890s and copied by numerous makers through the 1930s and 1940s. This example has no maker marks. The stitching has come loose on the body of the holster. The jockstrap face is hand tooled in a floral design. Holster fits a 4 - 3/4" Single Action Army or Bisley. All leather is the thick saddle type, not the inexpensive mail order. Beautiful early turn of the century display piece for the Colt or leather collector.