Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt ZULU War Definitely an armband with a

Definitely an armband with a long and interesting history

The weapon is fitted with a trapped Swivel Ram Rod

The left side of the stock bears a relatively clear "boxed" government inspector SWP / 1893 cartouche

The hanger is a bit tattered but a great thing to see

which would have been the last three digits of the serial number of the pistol it was paired with

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Boyt ZULU War Definitely an armband with aOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a good original U. S. WWII M3 leather shoulder holster for the Colt M1911 and M1911A1 . 45 caliber pistol. Adopted during WWII for personnel who needed a sidearm carried clear of the waist, the M3 became closely associated with armored vehicle crews, aircrew, and officers, although it was used more broadly wherever the shoulder configuration proved practical. Original M3's were made in plain, "natural"