Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Boyt Without Date - Early Example Availability_International from aluminum scrap off a

from aluminum scrap off a downed aircraft

while the band springs only retain vestiges of it

The Sam Browne (by Martins Birmingham dated 1916 on Belt and 1917 on Cross Strap) is also shows stains and signs of wear

Over the preceding years the Army had resisted suggestions to dilute their quality

due to "Three-date-in-three-line" patent date

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Boyt Without Date - Early Example Availability_International from aluminum scrap off aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original WW1 Model 1916 holster for the . 45 auto. This holster is maker marked BOYT, for Boyt Harness Company manufacture early in the war. It is very difficult to find an early Boyt holster, as they only marked without a year for a short period. During World War I, the company built the first of many firearm accessories, including a military pistol holster for the then new Colt 1911 . 45