Description
Original U.S. WWII M1912 Squad Cleaning Kit — Incomplete (M1911 .45 Cal Pistol)
Offered is an original U.S. WWII-era M1912 squad weapon cleaning kit, designed for use with the M1911 .45-caliber pistol. This durable, field-issue kit comes in the correct U.S.-stamped 9″ × 5″ × 2″ blued steel box, showing honest service patina and locking functionality.
The kit contains the following components: multiple parkerized steel cleaning rods, a brass oiler, a grease container, and a well-preserved wooden organizer insert (stamped with an inspector’s “H”). Missing from this example are the disassembly tool (takedown tool) and the brass bore brushes, which were part of the original full complement.
Despite the missing pieces, this cleaning kit remains highly functional for display or maintenance purposes. The rods and remaining components align with those typically issued in WWII squad kits, and the box retains tight closure and solid structural integrity.
This is a great addition for collectors restoring or displaying WWII small-arms gear, armory sets, or maintenance kits. The incomplete but original nature of the set offers both value and authenticity without requiring full component replacement.
Keywords: M1912 cleaning kit, squad pistol cleaning kit, M1911 WWII cleaning set, USGI cleaning kit, vintage pistol maintenance kit.
