Original U.S. WWI 1918 Dated M-1916 Holster for M-1911 Pistol by Graton & Knight with Leg Tie Down - Excellent Category_Rear Sight Assembly Just like the Allied paratroopers

Just like the Allied paratroopers

including plants manufacturing aircraft instruments and depots for aviation supplies

this time at The Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) at Enfield Lock in England

Year of Manufacture: circa 1862

This holster was for mounted and dismounted troops

Original U.S. WWI 1918 Dated M-1916 Holster for M-1911 Pistol by Graton & Knight with Leg Tie Down - Excellent Category_Rear Sight Assembly Just like the Allied paratroopersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an original WWI Model 1916 holster for the Model 1911 . 45 Automatic Service Pistol. This holster is maker marked G. & K. for Graton & Knight Manufacturing Co., Worcester, Mass. This holster was made in 1918 and inspected by A. G. Graton & Knight made many of these holsters for WWI and WWII, however the date along with the brass belt clip indicates this is definitely a WW1 holster