Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Leather Holster by Craighead Denver - Excellent Condition Flintlock Pistols Army orders were slow to

Army orders were slow to come

The spring clip (not fitted on this replica) held the grenade in the rifle until fired when the collar would drop back allowing the airflow to unscrew the wind vane thus releasing the firing pin for detonation on impact

like most British regiments in the war

It is in excellent condition and complete with all compartments

This rattle is an interesting original piece of British WW1 memorabilia

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Leather Holster by Craighead Denver - Excellent Condition Flintlock Pistols Army orders were slow toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original CRAIGHEAD of DENVER, CO marked M1916 holster in very nice condition russet brown leather. It is embossed U S on the flap, and U. S. on the back above the maker mark, indicating that this was a military issue holster. No major damage to the leather, all stitches still intact, all brass parts still present with a bit of verdigris. Just perfect for a high grade WWII issue 1911 . 45