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ca. 1905 U.S. NAVY MILLS WOVEN BELT COMPANY WEB
HOLSTER FOR THE U.S. NAVY REVOLVERS – SCARCE HOLSTER IN
VERY GOOD CONDITION: These US Navy Mills Woven
Holsters were manufactured, and issued by the Navy in
both dark blue and in this khaki color. Adopted by the
Navy as their standard holster for their .38 caliber
revolvers, these holsters were worn on the matching
woven eight pocket cartridge belts. Both the holsters
and the belt cartridge pockets were secured with snaps
which bear the U.S. Navy insignia featuring a spread
winged eagle perched on a horizontal anchor, surrounded
by thirteen stars.
While it is unknown how many of these Mills holsters
were produced, it is known that they were introduced in
1905 and by 1911 they were replaced with holsters
appropriate for the newly adopted Model 1911 Automatic
Colt Pistol. As they were used for such a short period,
and the Navy purchased smaller numbers than the Army was
given to do, limiting the issues of the holsters and
belts in the Navy to officers, and to enlisted men only
for specific duty assignments aboard ship or on limited
shore party assignments, these US Navy Mills Holsters
are fairly scarce on the market.
This holster is in very good, solid condition. While
showing signs of issue and use, the webbing has no
fraying and is overall very clean with only minor
isolated spots of soiling. All of the metal fittings
are present and intact and the snap closure functions
properly.
Overall, given the scarcity of these Mills US Navy
Holsters, this is an excellent example which would be
difficult to upgrade. (0128) $750
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