CLASSIC AND VERY RARE E. GAYLORD – CHICOPEE MASS. DRAGOON HOLSTER

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Item Code: 1179-534

Emerson Gaylord apprenticed himself first to a harness maker and then to show makers, learning their trades.  In 1841, he to Chicopee, Massachusetts to work for the Ames Company, famous makers of swords, military accoutrements and some weaponry.  In 1843, he contracted with Ames to making finished leather accoutrements.  He did so until 1856, when he bought out that division of the business from Ames and became a new business entity.  This new business made manufacturing machine belts and fire hoses with limited military contracting until the outbreak of the Civil War, when huge contract orders were placed by the War Department.  He filled thousands of orders each week, including an order for 3rd Model Dragoon holsters, filled into early 1861.  This holster most closely fits a 3rd Model Dragoon pistol in size and form, with obvious signs of use.

Just above the 3 rivets securing the belt loop, the visible remnants of the manufacturer’s marking complete what would have once read “E. GAYLORD” over “CHICOPEE” and “MASS.” for Massachusetts.

The condition of the leather is good, best described as dry with light cracking to the outer layer, but still pliable.  All stitching is intact and strong, with a very minor half-inch separation along the reverse flap seam.  The brass fastening finial is bright and strongly stitched into the body of the holster, while the fastening flap tab is in great, serviceable condition.  The single copper rivet and line of stitching are both intact.  The imprint of the hammer spur into the flap is notable, as is the recoil plate outline in the body of the holster, consistent with a 3rd Model Dragoon when accounting for expansion and shrinkage.  [CM][ph:L]

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