Original U.S. WWII Era Excellent Condition M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Sears - Dated 1942 U.S. Army and John Wesley Hardin

and John Wesley Hardin

The grain is great

allowing a secondary anti-personnel charge to pass through and detonate within the building

and the swas (hook cross) emblem retains over 90% of the original black and white paint

The gun making industry in the United States was still very young at that point

Original U.S. WWII Era Excellent Condition M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Sears - Dated 1942 U.S. Army and John Wesley HardinOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original M1916 holster, made by Sears Saddlery Co. of Davenport, Iowa, in excellent condition. It shows very little sign of being used, with just a bit of wear on the interior. It is marked SEARS 1942 on the back, and embossed U S in an oval on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster. No visible date can be found. The leather body of the holster is a lovely honey brown,