Item: US Army USMC Marine WW2 Colt 1911 .45 Boyt M-1916 Leather Pistol Holster

Markings: Bears the classic oval "US" stamping with serifs at the front flap, and is marked at the upper back with its maker, the famous "BOYT", along with the date, "-44-" (1944).

Condition: This holster is in Very Good Plus Condition. Some drying and surface cracking along the top fold of the front flap. Some light scattered scuffing, scratching, and spot darkening. Moderate verdigris to the darkened brass hardware throughout. Boasts a fully functional darkened brass stud closure front flap, sports a fully intact darkened brass wire hanger at the upper back, and carries the original sewn leather "block" inside. It's even complete with the original rawhide leather tie down thong laced through the darkened brass grommet at bottom. This is among the finest examples of these holsters we've ever been able to offer for sale.

Historical Background: The Colt 1911 .45 semi-automatic pistol was developed for the US Army after the .38 revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 during WW2, and it was most often carried in a rugged leather holster worn on the pistol belt. We have shown a photo of a 101st Airborne paratrooper in Normandy shortly after D-Day wearing a similar .45 holster on the right side of his pistol belt.

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