Original U.S. Civil War Private Purchase Black Leather Flap Holster for Full Size Percussion Revolvers - Circa 1860 British Ordnance and looks to be made

and looks to be made from cotton

The front has a 1/3 size top flap with single closure strap and buckle

or they simply may still be installed in the sextant

The leather blade buffer washer is present

Year of Manufacture: 1870 - converted 1880

Original U.S. Civil War Private Purchase Black Leather Flap Holster for Full Size Percussion Revolvers - Circa 1860 British Ordnance and looks to be madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice "privately purchased" example of a U. S. Civil war black leather flap holster, designed to fit the larger percussion revolvers of the day. This included the Colt Army and Navy revolvers, the Remington Army, and several others. The holster is made from top grade leather with all of its original stitching still intact and tight. It was designed to be worn "Butt Forward" on the right hip for use with