Original WWI U.S. M1909 Holster for Colt / S&W M1917 Revolver by Graton & Knight - Dated 1917 Technical Books By tradition the British issued

By tradition the British issued watered down Rum known as 'Grog' to their seaman whereas the French issued Brandy (or Cognac as they called it)

Although the RPD was ready for mass production during the final stages of World War II

The peaceful years between World War I and II were dormant ones for the 60th Infantry

the aluminum previously used in the manufacture of canteens and cups was replaced with heat-treated lacquered plate steel

Original WWI U.S. M1909 Holster for Colt / S&W M1917 Revolver by Graton & Knight - Dated 1917 Technical Books By tradition the British issuedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is straight out of the attic ! Absolutely original that has not seen the light of day for maybe nearly 100 years. This is a WWI AEF US Army USMC M1909 Leather Belt Holster for the Colt or S&W M1917 . 45LC Revolver. The holster is in good condition, though the leather is stiff from age, and does show some cracking on the edges where the leather is folded over. However it is complete, with stitching and rivets