UNMARKED J.S. COLLINS STYLE LEATHER FLAP HOLSTER

UNMARKED J.S. COLLINS STYLE LEATHER FLAP HOLSTER

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$195.00

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Item Code: 490-7217

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This is a well-used, period full-flap revolver holster made in the style associated with the J.S. Collins saddlery of Omaha. It is cut from heavy russet-brown leather in a sweeping, angled pattern with a slim, closed-toe barrel section and a deep body for the cylinder and frame. A large, rounded flap covers the entire grip and closes with a leather tab. The tab is anchored low on the body and secured over a small brass stud through a slotted keyhole. The main seam runs the length of the barrel and the underside of the body with a single row of tight hand stitching.

On the reverse, a dark, glossy belt loop panel is sewn on with double rows of stitching along each side and a stitched circular reinforcement at its lower edge. A second stitched leather disc sits lower on the back where the closure tab is anchored. The holster has no maker’s mark, cartouche, or inspector stamps.

Approximate Dimensions
Overall length: 13 inches (butt end of flap to tip of toe)
Overall height: 7½ inches (top of flap to bottom edge)
Width of barrel section near muzzle: approximately 1¾ inches
Flap: approximately 6½ inches across at its widest point

Condition
The holster is in good, honest used condition with a deep, even patina and no tears, cracks, or missing pieces. The exterior shows scattered light scratches, scuffs, and handling marks. There are several areas of darker staining, most noticeably on the barrel section and the upper body. Edge wear and rubbing appear at the muzzle end, the tip of the flap, and the lower toe, where the finish has worn through to lighter leather in spots. The belt loop panel retains much of its original gloss.

The main seams and the belt loop stitching have a few loose spots with open runs. Starting at the brass latch tab and continuing about half way down to the toe has loose threads. The top has been reinforced with newer brown thread. The bottom section of the rear belt loop is missing about half of the left section of stitching. The top of the belt loop also appears to have been reinforced with rivets that are now missing. The closure tab is complete and functional, though its surface is dry and crazed, with grain loss around the keyhole slot. The brass stud is present and shows an even, aged tone.

The underside of the flap shows the rough flesh side of the leather with overall darkening, light surface soiling, and a visible line of stitching. A circular leather reinforcement on the inside of the flap is tightly secured. The holster keeps its shape well and would display nicely with a period revolver of appropriate size.

A solid, attractive example of a frontier-era or Spanish-American War period flap holster pattern, offered at a reasonable price for collectors of 19th-century leather gear. [stp][ph:L]

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