Shoulder Holster

[1961MJS]

Hi, even if that wasn't original, it's still a steal. El Paso Saddlery's are over $100, and I picked up a Repro from Numrich Arms for $20.95 plus shipping. Obviously Numrich's isn't up to El Paso's quality, but it carries a 1911, and it conceals under a lot of sweaters and bush jackets.

Later

[A square 10]

great catch on that holster , and the pistol looks right at home even if it wasnt the original , perhaps you may upgrade one day , but keep that one to shoot

[artu44]

For some strange reason EK dated his M3s only in 44 so I think undated holsters could be 1943 or 1945. However studying markings of wartime M1916 holsters markings I've noticed that undated items are younger than dated ones.

[azimuth]

Thanks for the comments. As for the Argentine pistol, it won't be going anywhere anytime soon. I've had it a while and fire it every chance I get. In fact, it has kinda got me hooked on model 1911's in general.

artu44- thank you for the info. I was just curious since I hadn't seen any of them dated other than '44.

azimuth

[Donald Mackenzie]

I have a Enger-Kress M3 dated 1943, Had it given to me, by my favorite gun store owner,also canvas mag pouch dated 1943, Now holster and Pouch together. Holster is 70% Mag pouch excellent 100%...

[oldcanuck]

If I'm not mistaken, the undated M3s that E-K produced were 1943.