Rare 1913 Mexican Revolution-Era "Poncho Villa" Holster
 
Authentic Single-Action Revolver Rig from the División del Norte Campaigns
 
Historical Significance
This pristine, unused leather holster represents the iconic gun leather of Pancho Villa's revolutionary forces during the pivotal year of 1913, when:
Villa transformed from outlaw to general of the legendary División del Norte
His troops captured Ciudad Juárez (November 1913)
The famous Dorados cavalry was first organized
 
Key Features
Period-Accurate Construction:
Hand-tooled vegetable-tanned leather (untreated interior shows original flesh side)
Rawhide reinforcements at stress points - identical to holsters made in Chihuahua workshops for Villa's forces
Chicago screw closure (pre-1915 design) for quick access
 
Dimensional Specifications:
26cm length fits Colt 1873 SAA or Colt 1895 "Alfonsina" revolvers (Villa's preferred sidearms)
11cm width accommodates the wider trigger guards of period Mexican-made holsters