Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt Field Gear he incorporated Moore’s Patent Fire

he incorporated Moore’s Patent Fire Arms Company

Royle serial No 42188903

which has resulted in peppering and light pitting throughout the exterior surface

Towards the top there is a stitched on multipiece swas (hook cross) emblem

It bears the serial number 4762

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt Field Gear he incorporated Moore’s Patent FireOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII issue M3 leather shoulder holster for the Colt M1911 . 45 pistol. Adopted in 1942, this holster was standard issue for aircraft and tank crews, and was often used by officers who preferred it to the hip holster. In combat areas, all sorts of troops found ways to "acquire" handguns and the regulations as to who was and wasn't permitted to carry them were rarely enforced. Original M3's were