Original U.S. Spanish-American War Model 1892 New York Contract Experimental “Ropes” Pattern Holster for Colt .38 Long Revolver Antique Handguns The blade still has a

The blade still has a lovely gold washed background to most of the etching

Above the top left pocket are five stitched loops to accommodate a medal ribbon bar which is also present

11-victories ace Unteroffizier Erwin Meier (2

indicating that it was privately purchased for parade use

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Model 1892 New York Contract Experimental “Ropes” Pattern Holster for Colt .38 Long Revolver Antique Handguns The blade still has aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare piece of history! This Model 1892 holster is a New York contract Ropes Pattern experimental holster featuring the Mexican Loop, as used with the Colt . 38 Long Barrel Revolver! The holster design was attributed to Captain James M. Ropes as the result of his many years of practical experience in the US military, and reflected both his experience in the Civil War era volunteer army cavalry and in the