Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Walsh Harness Co. - Dated 1945 German Helmets & Hats manufactured circa 1875-1912

manufactured circa 1875-1912

and this is a post-war installed leather example

with little wear and no splitting we can see

allowing the jag to screw in

HIBBING MINN

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Walsh Harness Co. - Dated 1945 German Helmets & Hats manufactured circa 1875-1912Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original M1916 holster, made by Walsh Harness Co., of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in very nice condition. It is marked WALSH 45 on the back, and embossed U S on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster. Walsh is a very rare maker, as they only manufactured 25,000 holsters during WWII. The leather is very dark brown. No major damage to the leather, all stitches still intact,