Original U.S. WWI M1912 Colt 1911 .45 Cavalry Swivel Leather Holster by Rock Island Arsenal - Dated 1911 Antique Long Guns which looks to possibly be

which looks to possibly be a rifle sight

The flip-down gun trigger still functions

some of which are slightly loose

Adolphe Messimy who was briefly Minister of War in 1911-1912 stated that "This stupid blind attachment to the most visible of colors will have cruel consequences"

the cuirassier lost his limb armour and subsequently employed only the cuirass (breastplate and backplate)

Original U.S. WWI M1912 Colt 1911 .45 Cavalry Swivel Leather Holster by Rock Island Arsenal - Dated 1911 Antique Long Guns which looks to possibly beOriginal Item: Only One Available. Before World War One, the M1912 Cavalry Swivel Holster was designed for the soon to be adopted Colt 1911 . 45. It was produced from 1911 1916, although commercial models were also made well after WWI. The M1912 is identified by its extended hanger and swivel section. The holster was designed for mounted cavalry troops, so that it could still be tied to the leg while bent. A dismounted model was also produced under