Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Graton & Knight Co. - dated 1943 U.S. Grenades This holster is dated 1940

This holster is dated 1940 on the back

The steam opening is normally closed with a cork plug to keep dirt out of the system

(co-pilot)

We have had many examples of these flags before

Pin back absent

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Graton & Knight Co. - dated 1943 U.S. Grenades This holster is dated 1940Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original M1916 holster, made by Graton & Knight Manufacturing Co. of Worcester, Mass., in very nice condition. It is marked U. S. GRATON & KNIGHT CO. 1943 on the back, and embossed U S on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster. The leather is a nice matured dark brown, the color they take after years of age and service. No major damage to the leather, all stitches