Original British Victorian Cavalry and Police Saddle Bucket Holster for Percussion Pistols Hotchkiss MG Army Engineers in wartime

Army Engineers in wartime

These guns saw service on both sides during the war

Later watches would have AF for the U

Barrel Length: 31 Inches

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

Original British Victorian Cavalry and Police Saddle Bucket Holster for Percussion Pistols Hotchkiss MG Army Engineers in wartimeOriginal 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