The Moyer firm as saddle and harness makers in Philadelphia dates back to 1811. By the time of the Civil War it was run by brothers William, Edward and Augustus. They had government contracts in 1862-63 (and perhaps at other points) for various accouterments, including shoulder and waist belts, scabbards, pistol cartridge boxes, saber belts, etc. They also advertised themselves as selling “officers’ military equipments,” saddles, bridles, valises, haversacks, etc. This is a nicely marked example of one of their holsters for an 1860 Colt Army Revolver. The holster has the very early war configuration of a latch tab secured with just a straight line of stitching and a form fitted holster body specifically for the new army revolver.

The holster is solid. The seams are intact. The latch tab, toe plug and belt loop (which uses just two rivets along with stitching at the bottom) are in place and secure. The black finish is very good, just minor crackling and crazing, and some small wrinkles near the muzzle. The body still holds the impression of a revolver carried inside. The “Moyer Bro’s” stamp over the latch tab stitching is distinct and legible.

This is a scarce early version of the holster by a well-documented wartime maker and contractor of military accouterments.  [sr]

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