Original U.S. WWI M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Clinton Saddlery with Braided Leg Tie Down - Dated 1917
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original WWI Model 1916 holster for the .45 auto. This holster is maker-marked CLINTON, for Clinton Saddlery of Clinton, Iowa. This holster was made in 1917 and inspected by C.J.. Clinton made many of these holsters for WWI only, and the date along with the brass belt clip indicates this is definitely a WW1 holster over 100 years in age.
This M1916 holster is in good service-used condition, with a now faded russet brown color to the leather, with no major damage, and just wear and marks from age. All stitches still intact, with all brass parts still present, though there is some verdigris buildup around the rivets and hanger.
This example retains the leg-tie-down which is braided and inserted through the belt loop. Just perfect for a WWI issue 1911 .45 pistol!
The combination of the 1917 date, CLINTON maker mark, C.J. inspector initials, brass WWI hardware, intact stitching, and original braided leg tie-down makes this a strong representative example of the M1916 holster as issued with the U.S. M1911 pistol during WWI. Its honest service wear and complete hardware give it excellent display value with a period .45 automatic setup.
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