Original U.S. WWI M1916 .45 Perkins Campbell 1917 Dated Leather Holster with Elkhide Thong colts and fragmentation grenades

and fragmentation grenades

I has a lovely patina on the exterior

There is also a leather "buffer" against the crossguard

as there are areas of light past pitting on the exterior

makers and size information

Original U.S. WWI M1916 .45 Perkins Campbell 1917 Dated Leather Holster with Elkhide Thong colts and fragmentation grenadesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original PERKINS CAMPBELL 1917 dated M1916 holster in wonderful condition deep russet brown leather. No damage, all stitches still intact, all brass parts still present. This example retains its original elk hide thong which is still well braided. Just perfect for a high grade WWI issue 1911 . 45 pistol. Comes ready for further research and display.