September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2024
M1892 Type 1 Maestranza de Manila .38 caliber revolver holster. The holster has the impressed “US” designation, while the flap is impressed “Maestranza de Manila” (Manila Ordnance Depot), who had a contract with the US Government for making and restoring military holsters for the US military. Belt loop is secured by stitching and 3 brass rivets and the securing strap is closed by a brass finial. Plug is present. The holster remains supple with rough appearance due to crazing and cracking. This example is photographed on page 231 of US Military Holsters and Related Accoutrements by Edward Scott Meadows. CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: 11"