U.S. military gun holster age

[richeysd76]

This is a holster my uncle got years ago. Trying to find out age. I didn't get measurements but guessing about 10 inches, any help would be great. Thanks

 

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[AU Seeker]

Please post a picture of the other side, and a closeup of any info/manufacturer name that maybe on the back.

There are many holsters very similar the one you posted, a manufacturer's name would help date it.

 

[richeysd76]

Please post a picture of the other side, and a closeup of any info/manufacturer name that maybe on the back.

There are many holsters very similar the one you posted, a manufacturer's name would help date it.

Thanks, need to get back to his place and take more pics will post as soon as I get them

 

[mirage83]

Looks like a M1912 .45 caliber Model 1911 holster, though I can't be 100% sure. When you check on the back, see if it was made by Warren Leather Goods, Rock Island Arsenal, or who. That will help identify who, when, and for what it was made.

Also of possible note, I don't see a lanyard hole/grommet near the end of the leather, and most of the examples I can find for WWI and WWII holsters of that style have that feature. Only exceptions I can find are for pre-WWI models, so that may be what you have there.

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[richeysd76]

Will definitely check the back for any marks. He has it mounted on his shed wall I didn't know how to take it off

 

[AU Seeker]

Take photos of all the details of how it's made as well which will help in establish the era it was made and used.

I agree with mirage83 that lacking the leg tie lanyard hole it could be a early holster.

Some of the preWW1 holsters had the lanyard attached to the back of the holster.

 

[Robot]

I see from your photo that this item is listed on Ebay with 22 views, item 984894

Your method is right to get an educated opinion on any vintage or antique item before you sell it.

 

[bulrush]

That hook at the top of the holster was used in WW1 on onwards through Vietnam. I have the belt that uses that and some equipment that has that hook. They don't use them anymore. But the shape of the holster makes me think it's from WW1 because it holds a revolver, not the more popular semi-automatic Colt M1911 pistols from WW2.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol

Here's info on the revolver more popular in WW1 which could fit your holster.

"It was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1917 to supplement the standard M1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol during World War I. Afterwards, it was primarily used by secondary and non-deployed troops."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1917_revolver