United States. An M1911 Colt Automatic Pistol Shoulder Holster

In thick leather, with a smooth black finish on the upper. Main compartment to house the pistol with a restraining strap riveted in place and emerging from the body of the holster, the strap slotted and designed to be placed on a magnetic metal post on the left side of the holster. The front has a dark brown sleeve stitched in place for the placement of a clip, the open end of the holster with a rivet at the open end securing the two layers of the leathers that compose its body. There are shoulder straps riveted in place at four locations, two at the top corners and one on each side, the strap attached to the left side with an additional second strap bearing a buckle with a single prong, designed to be fed through one of the nine die-holes on the main strap for a secure fit. The strap at the top left has seen severed. The holster measures 160 mm (w) x 240 mm (h) x 38 mm (d), the stitching intact, exhibiting extensive crazing, wear and aging from active use. Fair to good.