Original U.S. Army Model 1881 Cavalry Holster for Colt SAA or S&W Frontier Revolvers German Uniforms Gordon writes:

Gordon writes:

It provided the battalion commander with a powerful and flexible indirect fire capability

The British were also critical saying that the receiver could be bent and the bolt locked up by the mere act of knocking a leaning rifle onto a hard floor

Rostron was lost

Original U.S. Army Model 1881 Cavalry Holster for Colt SAA or S&W Frontier Revolvers German Uniforms Gordon writes:Original Item: One Only. These are very hard to find! Original M 1881 U. S. Army flap top belt holster to accommodate either the Colt Single Action Army with 7 1 2" barrel or the Smith and Wesson Frontier Revolver also with 7 1 2" barrel. The Holster has TWO stud holes in the flap so the holster can securely hold EITHER of the two Model revolvers indicated. The body of the heavy stitched leather holster is clearly stamped with U. S, in an oval