Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Boyt Without Date - Early Example 40mm BOFORS This carbine has a 22

This carbine has a 22 1/2" barrel fitted with tiny Carbine flip rear sight and is 39" in overall length

This is one of the nicest examples we have offered

the lower portion is made of molded plastic without a metal tip protector

Sensing the momentary vulnerability of the Union forces

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Boyt Without Date - Early Example 40mm BOFORS This carbine has a 22Original 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