Original U.S. WWI M1912 Colt 1911 .45 Cavalry Swivel Leather Holster by R.I.A. - dated 1915 ZULU War Algiers and Tunisia were the

Algiers and Tunisia were the main bases of these latter day pirates

though one pocket has lost the brass stud

Two of the small screw that attach the cimier appear to be missing toward the back

or "Resting scabbard"

or remove them entirely

Original U.S. WWI M1912 Colt 1911 .45 Cavalry Swivel Leather Holster by R.I.A. - dated 1915 ZULU War Algiers and Tunisia were theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Before World War One, the M1912 Cavalry Swivel Holster was designed for the soon to be adopted Colt 1911 . 45. It was produced from 1911 1916, although commercial models were also made well after WWI. The M1912 is identified by its extended hanger and swivel section. The holster was designed for mounted cavalry troops, so that it could still be tied to the leg while bent. A dismounted model was also produced under