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Colt Dragoon Saddle Pommel Holster's c. 1848-50

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:650.00 - 950.00 USD
Colt Dragoon Saddle Pommel Holster's  c. 1848-50
Featured in this lot is this Colt Dragoon saddle pommel holster's circa 1848-1850. The holster's feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather and brass construction that shows tips to the holster's with bullet tips to hold the flaps and shows texturing to the holster flaps. No visible maker nor are there any military markings. The Colt Model 1848 Percussion Army Revolver is a .44 caliber revolver designed by Samuel Colt for the U.S. Army's Regiment of Mounted Rifles. The revolver was also issued to the Army's "Dragoon" regiments. This revolver was designed as a solution to numerous problems encountered with the Colt Walker. The condition of this Dragoon saddle pommel holster is preserved with some wear to the right holster with the flap showing separated from the body and the leather showing wear consistent with age and use. The measurements of this dragoon saddle holster is 21 1/2" x 6 3/4" x 4 3/4". The collective weight of this holster is 2lb 2oz.