Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Boyt Without Date - Early Example French & Indian War attached to General Sturgis' command

attached to General Sturgis' command

No hallmarks or stampings can be found on the backside

The zipper is by Talon and fully functional

and all brass on the back

We believe this chest to date between 1880 and 1915

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Boyt Without Date - Early Example French & Indian War attached to General Sturgis' commandOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original WW1 Model 1916 holster for the . 45 auto. This holster is maker marked BOYT, for Boyt Harness Company manufacture early in the war. It is very difficult to find an early Boyt holster, as they only marked without a year for a short period. During World War I, the company built the first of many firearm accessories, including a military pistol holster for the then new Colt 1911 . 45