{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-unissued-m1916-45-colt-1911-leather-holster-dyed-black-for-post-korean-war-use-milwaukee-saddlery-co-dated-1942","title":"Original U.S. WWII Unissued M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster Dyed Black For Post Korean War Use - Milwaukee Saddlery Co Dated 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice totally original M1916 holster, made by Milwaukee Saddlery Company, offered in very good condition. It is marked \u003cstrong\u003eMILWAUKEE SADDLERY CO \/ 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back, and embossed \u003cstrong\u003eU S\u003c\/strong\u003e in an oval on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather body of the holster is now black, and looks to have been stained\/dyed during service for use during the Post Korean War years into the Vietnam era. The leather is still supple, and shows the usual wrinkles but is virtually unused. All stitches are still intact, all brass parts still present with a bit of verdigris, and a steel WWII style belt clip. The leg tie down is still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Korean War holsters were left over from the massive amounts made during WWII.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe WWII Model 1916 holsters were either standard Russet or plain tan. The plain tan were made to speed production. Holsters were usually coated with Neatsfoot oil or shoe dubbing to preserve the leather and that gave the dark brown color. During Korea the holsters that were new-old stock WWII production were also oiled or coated with shoe dubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Korea, about the mid-50's all military leather was made in black. Old stock holsters were dyed black, as above, often only on the front sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust perfect for a high grade WWII, Korea or even Vietnam issue 1911 .45 pistol!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40176511320133,"sku":"ONSV22WKC295","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22WKC295__01.jpg?v=1657136389","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-unissued-m1916-45-colt-1911-leather-holster-dyed-black-for-post-korean-war-use-milwaukee-saddlery-co-dated-1942","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}