Original U.S. WWII Half-Flap .38 cal Victory Holster dated 1943 by Craighead Lock Assembly The top of the frame

The top of the frame has a brass WWI RFC (Royal Flying Corps) cap insignia

a fine 18th century Gunmaker

which was not released until 1875

it was intended that paratroopers would disable airfields

The silver has a lovely tarnished patina

Original U.S. WWII Half-Flap .38 cal Victory Holster dated 1943 by Craighead Lock Assembly The top of the frameOriginal Item: This is a very rare and seldom seen US WWII issued half flap holster for the Smith & Wesson Victory model . 38 caliber revolvers. This holster was only made by CRAIGHEAD of Denver, CO during 1943 and they are very rare. After the war, the holster was produced in larger numbers by Rock Island Arsenal and it was widely carried through Vietnam. WWII made examples are scarce and highly sought after by collectors. Many were also altered post