Description
WW2 U.S. M1911A1 Brown Leather Flap Holster – Boyt 1942 Marked
This is an original WWII U.S. military-issue M1916 holster designed for the Colt 1911A1, manufactured by Boyt Harness Company and dated 1942. Constructed from russet brown leather, this flap-style holster represents the standard-issue sidearm rig for American troops in the European and Pacific theaters during the final years of the war.
The full-flap design features a brass stud closure, contoured body profile, and reinforced toe plug—built for combat durability. The back of the holster is clearly stamped with “BOYT / 42” along with “U.S.” in an oval cartouche on the flap, both sharply impressed and fully legible. The maker, Boyt Harness Company of Des Moines, Iowa, was one of the premier wartime leather contractors, known for consistent quality and robust stitching.
The brown leather shows excellent honest wear with a deepening patina, flexible form, and fully intact stitching throughout. The belt loop is strong and unmodified, ready to fit any standard G.I. pistol belt. The interior is clean and retains the classic curved form of the .45 ACP 1911 pistol.
1942-dated examples are especially desirable for collectors seeking to match holsters to wartime pistols—whether Remington Rand, Ithaca, Union Switch & Signal, or Colt-manufactured frames. This piece would be a perfect match for any mid-to-late WWII 1911A1 setup.
Original, U.S.-marked, and combat-issued—an essential addition to any serious WWII U.S. gear collection.
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