Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt Harness Co. U.S. Army fewer than 40 short snider

fewer than 40 short snider rifles were ever discovered

A splendid clear example in wonderful condition

Born August 20

a set of external controls were fitted so the turret could be repositioned while unoccupied

The Corps of Royal Engineers

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt Harness Co. U.S. Army fewer than 40 short sniderOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice original WW2 issue 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 made in