Pete, I will be very interested in Jerry B's opinion on this one...
I agree with all your premises mention above, but my gut tells me this is either a commercial holster that has been sitting stuffed with paper for 89 years in a hatbox, or a new reproduction that has been "aged" just slightly to give the appearance of being original...
The almost new appearance of the tool pocket, doesn't seem to compare with the overall appearance of the holster. The front cut at the top opening looks crudely done to me...
...just my speculation... let's wait to hear from the master... He will probably need a break from pulling stitches tight with all the work he said he has piled up...
Hey Jerry? ...are you listening??
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