Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger Kress - Dated 1944 German Militaria Although documented in British Archives

Although documented in British Archives very few examples of these breech loading conversions of much earlier bronze cannons exist today

and was first combat tested by German troops aiding Franco's Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War

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NOTE: We cannot guarantee markings on these holsters

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Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger Kress - Dated 1944 German Militaria Although documented in British ArchivesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice original WW2 issue 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. Original M3's were made in