US Army saddle holsters

Titles: US Army saddle holsters (Supplied title)

Description: United States Army artillery officer's leather saddle holsters for the Model 1860 Colt revolver or similar large revolver. Used during the Civil War by First Lieutenant Adam Beattie of the 26th Battery, New York Light Artillery. The saddle holsters have brass tips and brass fasteners to attach the holster cover, which is laced to the holster strap and is edged in red leather. Each holster has a small cartridge box sewn to it and a strap assembly for buckling to a breast collar.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)

Creation

• owned/used by: Beattie, Adam
• used by: United States, Army, New York Light Artillery Regiment, 4th (1862-1865), Independent Battery, 26th
• issued by: United States, Army

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 6964.5

Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections

Notes

• This is an example of an armament accessory used during the U.S. Civil War.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 pair items

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 14 1/2 inches length (each holster)
• 32 inches length (holster cover, end to end)

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