Original U.S. WWII Half-Flap .38 cal Victory Holster dated 1943 by Craighead Lock Assembly which was not released until

which was not released until 1875

After this is crossed out serial number 919

The leather chinstrap is secured on the side with two 1854 Pattern “Flat Lined Shield” Federal Eagle buttons

The top of the frame has a brass WWI RFC (Royal Flying Corps) cap insignia

Original U.S. WWII Half-Flap .38 cal Victory Holster dated 1943 by Craighead Lock Assembly which was not released untilOriginal Item: This is a very rare and seldom seen US WWII issued half flap holster for the Smith & Wesson Victory model . 38 caliber revolvers. This holster was only made by CRAIGHEAD of Denver, CO during 1943 and they are very rare. After the war, the holster was produced in larger numbers by Rock Island Arsenal and it was widely carried through Vietnam. WWII made examples are scarce and highly sought after by collectors. Many were also altered post