Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Mint Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Japanese Replica Top of the barrel still

Top of the barrel still has the original maker markings visible:

There is a single securing peg present

They were dropped from aircraft in containers the same size as a 500 kg bomb and were dispersed by a small explosive charge

The blade buffer washers are unfortunately completely missing

but the nickel is still well retained and bright

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Mint Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress Japanese Replica Top of the barrel stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a gorgeous mint condition WWII issue M3 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. The