Posted 12 years ago
collector4…
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Here is a U.S. Military Holster Dated 1942. The back of the holster is stamped MILWAUKEE SADDLEY CO. 1942 and is in very nice condition.
U.S. Holster 1942 Milwaukee Saddlery Co. | ||
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BELLINS68
Thank you for the love, and yes Milwaukee is part of your turf, thanks for reminding me(-:
Yeah Milwaukee another hit ! Very nice collector . Milwaukee is in my backdoor almost :-)
Some history on Milwaukee saddle in the 40's 1940s
1940 – Buddy Seat variants are brought to market for Harley-Davidson. The Company prepares as war looms. Identical saddlebags are made for both H-D and the Military.
1940 – All harness & collar manufacture is suspended to focus on military production. Milsco is awarded the Army-Navy E award.
pw-collector & mrmajestic1
Thank you both very much for the love.
Manikin,
Thank you very much for the love and all the information you gave me and CW S&T.
You are very kind(-:
mrmajestic1 & pw-collector,
Thank you both for the love
Obviously never issued. Where is Milwaukee? Just joking, I know it's in Kentucky.
LOL blunder yes it is close to Kentucky only a few states away :-) Did you get the show Happy Days with the Fonz or Laverne and Shirley show in your country ? Just curious if it was a hit outside USA ?
blunderbuss2
Thank you for the love
As you mentioned it does not appear to have been issued.
Unbelievable condition! Sweet!
Just found this! Looks like the one you bought! http://militariawwii.com/wwii-us-army-m1916-leather-holster-45acp-m1911-1942