19th Century French Officers M1873 Lebel Lobster Holster with Strap. 17602. 19th Century French Officers M1873 Lebel Lobster Holster with Strap. 17602. Antiques & Militaria

A late 19th century French Ordnance Patented Revolver Holster designed for use with both the 1873 and 1892 Lebel Revolver (The service revolver model 1873 Chamelot-Delvigne was the first double-action revolver used by the French Army. It was produced by Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne from 1873 to 1887 in about 337,000 copies. Although replaced by the Modele 1892 revolver, it was nevertheless widely used during the First World War and issued to reserve units in 1940. The French Resistance made widespread use of it during the German occupation). Black/brown hard shell construction of top quality leather with internal compartment for cartridges. It has its full body strap with brass buckle. This was the holster that both the Russians and the Japanese copied for the Nagant and Nambu T-14 pistols. This example is in good overall condition with signs of age related wear *see images. The inside of the clam/flap is stamped 200 and other markings. The metal work and stitching are all in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. 17602.