This leather accoutrement is a small, Civil War-era belt flap holster popular prior to and after the war. Likely a civilian specimen, the holster is machine-made and measures 11” long with its flap closed. The pattern and configuration of the piece is that it accommodates a secondary type like an S&W or Pond arm. Holster is cut from a large single piece of black bridle leather veneer that is folded over and machine-stitched to form the main body. In good condition, the holster bears no visible maker marks. Exterior surface is strong but exhibits scattered areas of moderate scuffing mostly at the flap cover hinge, with some flaking and surface cracking overall. Closure tab is a small opening cut into the flap and secures the flap to a small brass finial attached to the main body. A 3½” long, leather tab riveted to the backside serves as a single belt loop. Seam stitching is original and strong but has separated on the flap area adjacent to the finial. The holster body exhibits fine, edge tooling along the seams. Muzzle has no bottom plug and is tightly stitched closed. A handsome civilian-style leather holster is in good condition and makes a fine adder to any leather collection.

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