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(6) U.S. Military M1911 Holsters

Price realized
$183
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$150
Category
Firearms & Militaria
Sold
May 15, 2025
Sale
DAY 1- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 6) U.S. Military Holsters: (1) black M1911 marked at the front flap "U.S."  within an oval and at lower flap "298040", marked at back on leather below metal belt hook "Rock Island, Arsenal, 1916, T.C.C.; (1) M1911 brown leather marked "U.S." within an oval, "Hoyt over 44", in good condition; (2) black M1911, one having substantial leather surface leather loss, both with "U.S." within an oval, one marked "Boyt" over "45", the other with "Boyt" over "44"' (1) black with no apparent stamped lettering, the lower front flap with a circular brass device marked "U.S." over number "A2FA12" over crossed cannons; (1) brown leather, no lettering, the front with a metal clip for attaching to belt or shoulder rig, for shipping larges item 10.25" x 5" x 2", total of all 3lbs Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see:  https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.