Original U.S. WWII Half-Flap .38 cal Victory Holster dated 1943 by Craighead Lock Assembly a fine 18th century Gunmaker

a fine 18th century Gunmaker

Oregon and set up shop in the same building where it still resides today

The silver has a lovely tarnished patina

The top of the frame has a brass WWI RFC (Royal Flying Corps) cap insignia

The leather chinstrap is secured on the side with two 1854 Pattern “Flat Lined Shield” Federal Eagle buttons

Original U.S. WWII Half-Flap .38 cal Victory Holster dated 1943 by Craighead Lock Assembly a fine 18th century GunmakerOriginal Item: This is a very rare and seldom seen US WWII issued half flap holster for the Smith & Wesson Victory model . 38 caliber revolvers. This holster was only made by CRAIGHEAD of Denver, CO during 1943 and they are very rare. After the war, the holster was produced in larger numbers by Rock Island Arsenal and it was widely carried through Vietnam. WWII made examples are scarce and highly sought after by collectors. Many were also altered post