Original U.S. WWII Unissued M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster Dyed Black For Post Korean War Use - Milwaukee Saddlery Co Dated 1942 WWII Normally the maker name would

Normally the maker name would be on the right side of the frame

The original liner and chin strap are present

and definitely saw use after the blade was blued

but is solid and quite heavy

There is also the "Lock Viewers Mark" underneath the frizzen

Original U.S. WWII Unissued M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster Dyed Black For Post Korean War Use - Milwaukee Saddlery Co Dated 1942 WWII Normally the maker name wouldOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice totally original M1916 holster, made by Milwaukee Saddlery Company, offered in very good condition. It is marked MILWAUKEE SADDLERY CO 1942 on the back, and embossed U S in an oval on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster. The leather body of the holster is now black, and looks to have been stained dyed during service for use during the Post Korean War years into the Vietnam