Colt 1911 USMC BOYT 45 Holster

Dear Collectors,
I would be glad to have Your impressions about this Colt 1911 USMC Boyt 45 model M7 shoulder holster.
Is it original ? Is it really rare ? What is it current value ?
Thank You in advance.

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An original Boyt M7 and it looks very nice. You don't see them around much any more, more M3s or black M7s. Not that they're rare, just not many left on the market. Boyt made lots of leather goods. As for the value...hang on a minute...

The condition and the green waxy substance on the metal are consistant with the M8 I have that is known to be legit. Take care with the fasteners as they can be a bit fragle. Perhaps a bit of wax type lube can prevent damage fastening/unfastening. Value? I have seen some on e-bay which is probably about the best way to determine real world value (careful of repros). Very nice piece in need of a 1911.

M7s are brown with two straps...and M3s have one...

Attachment 43583 Correction to my previous post I think mine is an M3.

For a revolver no less. Those aren't as common as some others.

Thank You both for Your answers.
I had searched in the web last night and I could'nt find many of them around.
WWII USMC 1911 .45 Boyt Leather Shoulder Holster w/ Straps M7 Dated 1945

It can fit my Colt M1911 dated 1943

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Originally Posted by Bizio

It can fit my Colt M1911 dated 1943

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And be an excellent addition to the collection, which I think must be flourishing by now..

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Originally Posted by browningautorifle

And be an excellent addition to the collection, which I think must be flourishing by now..

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Here is my Colt M1911 A1 with the M7 holster

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and here part of my American WWII (and later) collection (photos are old, the collection grow in the last few months ...)

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I like the layout for your stuff, it still gets ahead of you though. After a bit it's sort of deeper than wide and you can't see the bottom any more. Some very good looking gear there. Yes, there are several of us here that will admit to walking around the house wearing equipment like the M7...and .45.

My recent finding in Italy has been a M1916 original cleaning rod for M1903 rifle same as this one

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It's without its canvas case unfortunatly ...

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Originally Posted by browningautorifle

Yes, there are several of us here that will admit to walking around the house wearing equipment like the M7...and .45.

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Guilty. But the average man of that period must have been smaller than now. I am of average size and most of the WWII period gear including sholder holsters belts etc. are a bit small.

That's because McDonald's was still almost unknown at that time :)
History of McDonald's - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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That's because McDonald's was still almost unknown at that time
History of McDonald's - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom,_Like_That You obviously have a good sence of humor. You might like this Mark Knoffler tribute to Ray Kroc.

Thank you for posting me this Mark Knopfler song, I never listen to this before !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXVBUeUe2HI

I have always been a big fan of Mark Knopfler when he was playing with his band, Dire Straits in the '80s and '90s.
I went and listen their first concert in my town, Milano, in June 1981.
At that time I was almost 20 years old and I was standing all the time holding two analogic old microphones and I recorded on tape all their concert.
I have been searching all the web (eMule and other file sharing sites) but I could never find a similar recording of that concert in Milan so I think I am the only one to have a copy.

Just for your ears the intro song of that concert, Once Upon A Time In The West that I remastered few years ago.
You can download it from my server here

Enjoy man ! :thup:

Greetings from across the pond. Did not intend to highjack your thread. Glad to know there are MK fans elswere. Try youtube Neck & Neck MK and Chet Atkins. Guitar heaven!