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CONFEDERATE BELT WITH HOLSTER.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
CONFEDERATE BELT WITH HOLSTER.
Confederate two piece interlocking "CS" buckle with letter of authenticity signed by Steve Mullinax author of the best text on Confederate belt plates. The buckle is of a style thought to have been made by the firm of Leech & Rigdon of Memphis and Columbus, Mississippi. The holster has a "letter of observations" from Butch Myers. Belt and holster display nicely together. The holster is made for a Colt Army or similar sized pistol. CONDITION: Belt and buckle are sound and solid and buckle has a mustard colored patina with one keeper slightly bent. Keepers measure just over 48mm and 50mm with overall length about 81mm which conforms to other known orig examples. Belt retains a heavy iron wire adjustment hook. Belt appears converted from an enlisted belt as the orig slots for "puppy paw" style hooks are still present. The holster according to Mr. Myer's letter is constructed also from salvaged leather, in this case part of a boot. The attached button as a finial must be a later replacement. Holster is sound and supple overall with holes and redyeing to scuffed areas. Belt also has redyed areas to scuffs. 4-49693 JS220