Original Pre-WWI U.S. 11th Cavalry Marked Leather Holster for S&W M1905 .38cal Revolver by R.I.A. - Dated 1904 New Items other navy personnel was nominated

other navy personnel was nominated by Navy Headquarters

The bore is about

but Aluminum was an "Air Age" material

the lock is dated 1864 across the tail

• 5 x leg putties

Original Pre-WWI U.S. 11th Cavalry Marked Leather Holster for S&W M1905 .38cal Revolver by R.I.A. - Dated 1904 New Items other navy personnel was nominatedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something we have rarely seen before! This is a Pre WWI US Army Leather Belt Cavalry Holster for the S&W M1905 Revolver in . 38 Special. This is essentially a slightly smaller of the later M1909 holster for the larger frame . 45 caliber revolvers. The holster is in good condition, with the leather still soft, though it is now quite dark in color due to age and use. It was probably also exposed to a lot of oil