Original U.S. WWI M1909 Holster for Colt / S&W M1917 .45 Revolver by Graton & Knight - Dated 1917 U.S. Documents & Books picked up off the battlefield

picked up off the battlefield after it was abandoned

56×45mm (M855/SS109) cartridge and has a newer adjustable rear sight

We assume these were given to children like toys

TAYLOR & SONS

Technical Sargent Norman Boehm

Original U.S. WWI M1909 Holster for Colt / S&W M1917 .45 Revolver by Graton & Knight - Dated 1917 U.S. Documents & Books picked up off the battlefieldOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a WWI AEF US Army USMC M1909 Leather Belt Holster for the Colt or S&W M1917 . 45 Revolver. The holster is in good condition, with the leather mostly soft but a bit stiff in some places, with light wear around the edges. The bottom ring for the leg tie down is present, but not the elkhide tie string. It has a faint US oval logo on the front. It is missing the tie string in the belt loop. The leather is still