Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Graton & Knight Co. - Dated 1943 German Holsters There is no significant damage

There is no significant damage present but the interior does have quite a bit of rust buildup

the hussar cut

and is dyed green on the front side

There is quite a bit of tearing present with a few pieces nearly completely detached from the poster

The percussion "trade" lock is signed:

Original U.S. WWII M1916 .45 Colt 1911 Leather Holster by Graton & Knight Co. - Dated 1943 German Holsters There is no significant damageOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare totally original M1916 holster, made by Graton & Knight Manufacturing Co. of Worcester, Mass., in very nice condition. It is marked U. S. GRATON & KNIGHT CO. 1943 on the back, and embossed US on the flap, indicating that this was a military issue holster. The leather is a nice matured dark brown, the color they take after years of age and service. No major damage to the leather, all stitches still