Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress
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Original 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 plain, "natural" leather, as they age they can darken through exposure to oil, dirt, and sweat that turns holsters a russet brown color. This example is a nice aged deep brown color, with wear to the finish from use. Leather is still soft and pliable, though it could use a good conditioning if intended for use. It is embossed on the front U.S. in an oval, meaning it was military issues (not civilian) and it is nicely stamped on the reverse:
U.S.
ENGER-KRESS
Offered in good condition with all original brass snaps and buckles in fully functional condition, though most of the original factory "blackened" finish has worn off. Only real issue is that the belt loop leather is quite worn where it attaches to the holster.
This is an great genuine WW2 issue upgrade for your Colt 1911.
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