U.S. WWII M3 .45 1911 Pistol Natural Tan Leather Shoulder Holster British Documents & Books The Cylinder axis pin lock

The Cylinder axis pin lock screw is missing and although the revolvers dry fires there appear to be some adjustment needed to the pawl etc

The M1A1 had a spring-loaded catch to fasten it to the M1917A1 tripod more securely and provide a better watertight seal

even saw service in the Navy where "I was fortunate to have sailed in every Ship of War

McDevitt Jr

This nice example features a 7½” barrel and all matching serial numbers of 109108 indicating manufacture in 1861 and bears the bears on the top of the barrel:

U.S. WWII M3 .45 1911 Pistol Natural Tan Leather Shoulder Holster British Documents & Books The Cylinder axis pin lockNew Made Item: High quality all leather reproduction of the WW2 M3 shoulder holster used with the 1911A1 Automatic Colt Pistol or the Beretta M9. The M3 was designed in 1942 for use by tankers and aircrew, but quickly became popular with paratroopers and infantry. Our M3 holster is made in heavy natural finish tan leather, just like originals. The leather will darken over time with exposure to sunlight and oils. This holster is made just like an