{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-colt-new-york-national-guard-marked-m1892-s-w-m1902-revolver-holster-by-rock-island-arsenal-dated-1908","title":"Original U.S. WWI Colt New York National Guard Marked M1892 \/ S\u0026W M1902 Revolver Holster by Rock Island Arsenal - Dated 1908","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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\u0026amp;W M1892 or M1902 Revolver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 retained, but the leather tie string is gone. The small leather tie inside the belt loop to secure it from moving when mounted is retained. It has a clear US oval logo on the front. The leather is still soft, solid with great intact stitching. There is only minor staining, other than that, this is still a very serviceable, attractive holster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front flap is stamped \u003cstrong\u003e1S.C.N.Y. \/ 95\u003c\/strong\u003e. We believe the unit marking to denote 1st Squadron, Calvary of New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the back of the belt loop are the maker’s markings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROCK ISLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARSENAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1908\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH.E.K.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44819892830277,"sku":"ONSV26PCS402","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26PCS402__01.jpg?v=1774631314","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-colt-new-york-national-guard-marked-m1892-s-w-m1902-revolver-holster-by-rock-island-arsenal-dated-1908","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}