Original Item: Only One Available. This is an absolute beauty of a holster. This is a WWI period AEF US Army/USMC Leather Belt Holster for the Colt or S&W M1892 or M1902 Revolver.

The holster is in fair overall condition, with the leather still soft, and light wear around the edges. The bottom ring for the leg tie down is gone, but someone during the period inserted a leather loop through, with the leather tie string attached to that. The small leather tie inside the belt loop to secure it from moving when mounted is now gone, unfortunately. It has a clear US oval logo on the front. The leather is still soft, solid with great intact stitching. The front flap is stamped:

14 D
68

This could denote Company D of the 14th Infantry or 14th Cavalry. On the back of the belt loop are the maker’s markings:

ROCK ISLAND
ARSENAL
1908
T.C.C.

This holster is not a left hand design. It was originally designed to be carried on the right side of the waist with the gun in the "Butt Forward" position known as the Cavalry Draw. The right hand would be used for holding a sword. Please see: page #216 in Edward Scott Meadows book US Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes.

A very good condition authentic example of an over 100 year old holster for your WWI collection. This would go great with an original WWI era .32 revolver.