Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Graton & Knight Co. - Dated 1943 MG 15 There is a faded marking

There is a faded marking on the left side of the stock by the lock screws

Massachusetts as is marked on the ricasso

This is a real Beast

The receiver was refinished during the upgrade process

The belt itself is a Size 96

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Graton & Knight Co. - Dated 1943 MG 15 There is a faded markingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original M1916 holster, made by Graton & Knight Manufacturing Co. of Worcester, Mass., in very nice condition. It is marked U. S. GRATON & KNIGHT CO. 1943 on the back, and embossed US on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster. The leather is a nice matured dark brown, the color they take after years of age and service. No major damage to the leather, all stitches still