The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt Peacemaker quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. Many well heeled westerners of the early 20th century carried their Colt "hog leg" in the most popular holster style of the time, called the "Mexican loop" pattern. This Antique OLD WEST "MEXICAN LOOP" COLT SAA 4 3/4" REVOLVER LEATHER PISTOL HOLSTER is in good condition, with a sizable portion of the upper right front body having been cut away, likely for better gripping access, a 2 1/2" seam tear and some missing stitching along the upper right front body, a 1/2" seam tear and a few missing stitches at the lower right front body, a deep line of gouging at the interior lower right front body, possibly from an ejector rod, some forming to the upper body in the shape of a frame and cylinder from having housed a revolver for decades, the name "J. White" faintly hand marked in black along the upper front body, some light uneven bending to the lower sides of the skirt, some overall drying, scuffing, scratching, and spot darkening, and with some overall age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the holster is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough brown leather construction. Most interestingly, it boasts the classic "Mexican double loop" design, with a folded over skirt that also acts as the belt slide, sports a purpose made open bottom, and is unmarked as to its maker, though was likely produced by a high quality saddler in the ca. 1920s. It measures 4" wide across the top opening, and 8 1/8" long down the straight side, making it ideal for a Colt M-1873 Single Action Army revolver with a 4 3/4" barrel, and is a fine example of a rare, original Antique OLD WEST "MEXICAN LOOP" COLT SAA 4 3/4" REVOLVER LEATHER PISTOL HOLSTER. We have shown a photo of the classic 1926 Colt commissioned painting "Tex and Patches" by Frank E. Schoonover; "Tex" wears a very similar "Mexican double loop" holster for his Colt six shooter. Now celebrating a quarter century on eBay. Buy with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and Old West classics, including a very rare, original USMC Marine US WW2 5TH MARDIV IWO JIMA "DELTA" STYLE "HERCULES" FIGHTING KNIFE in good condition, sporting the classic mottled blue and black plastic handle with an integral guard and pommel, and exhibiting the classic 5th Marine Division "V and spearpoint" insignia hand carved into the lower front body of the scabbard.