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WW2 M7 1911 Pilots Shoulder Holster

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:125.00 - 250.00 USD
WW2 M7 1911 Pilots Shoulder Holster
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Featured on this lot is a M7 shoulder holster which evolved during WWII for carrying either the M1911 or a revolver. Simply made and easily worn over the shoulder with a single cross-chest strap, or with a secondary strap around the chest for added security, the bottom of the holster could be cinched to the wearer’s belt with a snap loop. The gun was secured in the pouch with a safety strap crossing over the grip frame. The strap was fitted with a parallel spring snap seated over a brass stud. The holster is stamped on the front with "US" and on the reverse side with "U.S. BOYT - 43". It is also hand scribed with the name "R.D. Dilmore" in cursive. All in all, the holster is in good usable condition, definitely boasting patina from use. The holster measures approximately 10 1/4" long, and 6 1/2" wide. The measurements are taken without the length of strap.