Original British Victorian Cavalry and Police Saddle Bucket Holster for Percussion Pistols Hotchkiss MG This original M-1881 U

This original M-1881 U

Army Engineers in wartime

Zipper is complete but has one broken tooth towards the base and therefore is not currently functional

This very good example in fully functional condition is marked on the base of the blade as follows:

smells clean

Original British Victorian Cavalry and Police Saddle Bucket Holster for Percussion Pistols Hotchkiss MG This original M-1881 UOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice British Victorian Era Bucket holster, intended to attach to the saddle and tack of a Cavalry soldier or Police Officer's mount. It would provide easy access to the percussion pistol, and would also allow them to quickly drop it back into the holster. The holster measures 13 1 2" long, with the oval top measuring 5 1 2" x 4". There is a worn and faded label inside of the holster, with the Coat of