Original WWI U.S. M1909 Holster for Colt / S&W M1917 .45 Revolver by Graton & Knight - Dated 1917 Japanese Flags the serial number range places

the serial number range places the date of manufacture in or about 1864

Overall knife length 18 inches

with a wood stock and comes complete with saddle ring

which was common in true "theater made" knives

and fading on the lower front

Original WWI U.S. M1909 Holster for Colt / S&W M1917 .45 Revolver by Graton & Knight - Dated 1917 Japanese Flags the serial number range placesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is straight out of the attic! Absolutely original that has not seen the light of day for maybe nearly 100 years. Before that it looks like it was barely used! This is a WWI AEF US Army USMC M1909 Leather Belt Holster for the Colt or S&W M1917 . 45LC Revolver. The holster is in very good condition, with the leather still soft, and light wear around the edges. The bottom ring for the leg tie down is present,