Antique 18th Century American Revolutionary War Leather Saddle Holsters For Flintlock Pistols
$800.00
Antique 18th-century American Revolutionary War Era pair of leather saddle holsters for a large flintlock pistol. Each holster is made of thick, hand-stitched formed leather and fitted at the end with a brass cap connected to the leather by iron rivets. The brass cap is ornamented with two engraved bands.
REFERENCES: For similar examples, please see;
1)" Weapons of the American Revolution and accouterments" by Warner Moore. Page 188,189.
2) "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Page 148.
We will provide the buyer with photocopies of the pages from the mentioned references and a certificate of authenticity.
CONDITION: It shows signs of usage but is in good condition considering its age of 250 years. The leather yoke connecting holsters is missing, and two rivets on one of the holster brass caps are missing.
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length of the bucket: 34 cm (13.39 inches).
Width of the leather base: 10 cm (3.94 inches).
