Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress U.S. Artwork & Posters Scabbard Length: 5 7/8” with

Scabbard Length: 5 7/8” with belt loop

The trigger guard is the early 1873 style

None remain in military service

slight corrosion/rust on the steel cup

Original U.S. WWII M3 Colt 1911 .45 Tanker Shoulder Holster by Enger-Kress U.S. Artwork & Posters Scabbard Length: 5 7/8” withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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. Original M3's were