WW2 Holster Question

CapnMidnight

June 12, 2011 13:54

I know you folks didn't take me to raise, but I have another question.
Got this holster to put on the auction side, it dates to WW2 and my 1917 S&W fits in it fairly good. Whats it worth? I figured starting it at $50, does that sound close?
Thanks again,
W.D.

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  Garth

  June 12, 2011 14:28

  If it dates to WW-II then a 1911 colt fits in the holster. As to value, it is collectable, however it is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Personally, I see these at shows from time to time and have never seen one sell for more than twenty dollars. In your case hopefully there will be some military markings on it as to increase its collector value. Best

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  givette

  June 12, 2011 14:29

  $50 is reasonable as a start. When you present it (for auction?)..concentrate on the stitching.
  
  I'm confused about it's useage..it's meant to be worn on the left hip, butt forward. If meant for sword-mounted troops, it was meant for a left handed person! (The sword would have been worn on the right..pistols were always meant for the weak hand when wielding the sword in your strong hand!
  
  Now, there was a time when the Cavalry abandoned sword useage in the early 20th century. Maybe a right handed shooter?
  
  Back on topic (sorry for wandering), $50 seems reasonable! Best, Joe
  
  EDIT
  It's for the M1917 series revolvers. If meant for the M1911, there would be evidence of where the bolster is stitched into the holster. And the 'snout' of the holster would have been wider, and a tad shorter. I'll dig up a photo of a M1911 holster so you can compare. Best again, Joe
  
  EDIT II
  Below is a representative shot of the M1911 cavalry holster (I think it's called the M1912). Notice the complete flap cover, and the 'pinched' bottom. Both of which were exclusive to holsters designed for the M1911 series automatics. Best again again, Joe
  
  

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  v35

  June 12, 2011 19:57

  It's for a 1917 Colt or S&W chambered for the 45ACP in half moon clips.
  Mil markings are the big US on the front.
  Don't know why but they were in some Army stocks at least up to 1954.

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