Original U.S. WWII 1944 dated M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Antique Shotguns Pin backs function perfectly

Pin backs function perfectly

the earlier 1869 Remington bayonets were modified by the installation of a steel replacement cross guard without the traditional hook quillon

with some oxidation

Also included is an excellent condition WWII Issue NET

Original U.S. WWII 1944 dated M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Antique Shotguns Pin backs function perfectlyOriginal 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