Original U.S. WWII Half-Flap .38 cal Victory Holster dated 1943 by Craighead British Ordnance so this is a very

so this is a very rare opportunity

- missing/broken hinges

The dirk has a 14" curved blade and is 20" in overall length

From 1 September 1939

The action is dated with many alteration dates evident between 1894 and 1913

Original U.S. WWII Half-Flap .38 cal Victory Holster dated 1943 by Craighead British Ordnance so this is a veryOriginal 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