M1911 Cavalry Holster

M1911 Cavalry Holster

This Mil-Tec holster reproduces the classic US cavalry pattern built for the M1911 pistol. It is the style that hung from a mounted soldier's belt and tied down to the thigh, so the pistol stayed put on horseback. Reenactors, collectors and anyone assembling period US kit will find it the right shape and finish to carry a 1911-pattern pistol or display one.

Features

• Brown Leather Construction — The body, flap and straps are cut from brown leather and sewn with contrasting pale stitching along the seams.
• Embossed US Flap — An oval "US" mark is pressed into the flap, matching the look of American service holsters.
• Brass Stud Closure — The full flap fastens over a brass stud to cover the pistol and keep it from bouncing out.
• Wire Belt Hooks — Two metal wire hangers at the top hook into the eyelets along the bottom edge of a US-style web pistol belt, so no belt loop is needed.
• Leg Tie-Down Strap — A long leather thong wraps around the thigh to stop the holster swinging while you ride, walk or run.
• Side Ring — A brass ring on the side of the holster gives the tie-down strap a fixed anchor point.
• Riveted Hanger Tab — The belt hooks mount on a leather tab secured with a brass fitting at the top of the holster.
• M1911 Pattern Shape — The body is cut to the outline of the M1911 pistol, with a full-length sleeve that covers the barrel.

Build And Fit

Mil-Tec makes this as a commercial reproduction of the US pattern, not as original issue. It has the brown leather, brass hardware and embossed flap of the original design. The wire hooks suit period web pistol belts with eyelets, and the tie-down lets you set the holster low on the leg the way cavalry troopers wore it.