Original Rare U.S. Pre-WWI First Pattern Colt Model 1905 Marine Corps Revolver Holster NATION tempered steel single-edged full-tang blade

tempered steel single-edged full-tang blade with a thick spine bearing a "T" cross-section for strength and rigidity

One very likely explanation of some of the claims is that there were a number of prison camps in the Munich area

Overall length is 9 1/2 inches with a 5 inch blade

The wood grips still fit well

Original Rare U.S. Pre-WWI First Pattern Colt Model 1905 Marine Corps Revolver Holster NATION tempered steel single-edged full-tang bladeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now THESE are EXTREMELY rare! This is a very nice leather flap holster for the Colt Model 1905 Marine Corps . 38cal revolver. This was a variation of the Colt M1892 with a rounded grip frame, only issued by the United States Marine Corps during the period from 1905 to 1909. Only a very small number (less than 850) are known to have been issued under military contract. Less than 1000 of these holsters were EVER made!