Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt Harness Co. U.S. Army a set of external controls

a set of external controls were fitted so the turret could be repositioned while unoccupied

When the flash reached the central chamber

Born August 20

A splendid clear example in wonderful condition

though there is crazing and checking due to age

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt Harness Co. U.S. Army a set of external controlsOriginal 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