Texas Slim Jim (1870’s) Style holster

Rare Texas Slim Jim (1870’s) Style holster….the Holy Grail of Texas Holsters….
Very early Texas made about 1870 by the famous firm of R. F. Tackaberry, Ft. Worth, Texas. Two holes in back, hole in bottom where 7 1/2″ barrel protruded, old wrap repair around bottom third of holster, great mark, the “R.F” in Tackaberry a little faint but legible. This is the Holy Grail of Texas holsters, very rare this old, a later one selling recently for $17,500. Nice darkened brown color, some old replaced stitching, $10,500.