Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Stocks complete with one leather sword

complete with one leather sword hanger

though the edges are still proud over the lock plate

Made out to TORONTO

If only these things could talk

(the invasion of the Soviet Union)

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Stocks complete with one leather swordOriginal 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