Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster Dated 1944 by Boyt Harness Co. French Flags gas pipes and any available

gas pipes and any available material

We have often seen these refitted with "A" washers and HBT suspension

The MkII version was very similar to the original MkI Breech block

Blade Length: 11 3/4"

which was nickel plated at some point

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster Dated 1944 by Boyt Harness Co. French Flags gas pipes and any availableOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original WW2 Model 1916 holster for the . 45 auto. This holster is maker marked BOYT 44 , for Boyt Harness Company manufacture in 1944. During World War I, the company built the first of many firearm accessories, including a military pistol holster for the then new Colt 1911 . 45 pistol, along with cavalry saddle bags and harnesses for artillery and transport horses. After the war ended,