The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Brown leather homemade shoulder holster for a Colt Model 1911 semi automatic pistol.
This pistol holster was made by Sergeant B (Slugger) L'Estrange from leather found in an abandoned mine in New Guinea. Sgt Bruce L'Estrange was a member of the 2/7th Commando Company and won a Military Medal for saving the life of an officer under fire.
Portrait depicting Bruce Maitland "Slugger" L'Estrange, NX171438 (N3842), MM, 2/6th Australian Cavalry Commando Regiment, 2/7 Australian Independent Company, engaged in patrol operations in the Aitape
Portrait depicting Bruce Maitland "Slugger" L'Estrange (NX171438) MM, 2/6th Australian Cavalry Commando Regiment, sitting holding an Owen gun. The 2/6th commandoes were engaged in patrol operations in
P08 Luger semi automatic pistol. Toggle top is stamped 'DWM' and the upper side of the barrel is marked '1933'. A small brass plate on the left side of the frame is marked 'M.L. Tjil. 153', indicating
Colt Model 1911 semi automatic pistol. The top slide is marked on the left side with the manufacturers details and on the right MODEL OF 1911 U.S.A. ARMY CALIBRE 45. The checkered wooden grips are car
P08 Luger semi automatic pistol. Toggle top is stamped 'DWM' and the upper side of the barrel is marked '1933'. A small brass plate on the left side of the frame is marked 'M.L. Tjil. 153', indicating
Colt 45 pistol holster made from steer hide. The leather is light brown in colour and is stitched together using brown yarn. A belt loop is attached to the holster with four brass rivetts. The flap is
Custom made canvas woven holster to suit Colt Model 1903 pistol. The holster features a leather inner liner woven to the external canvas cover and is secured by single row cotton stitching. A leather
Clement Model 1908 semi-automatic pistol and holster. The top of the solid frame barrel is marked AUTOMATIC PISTOL CLEMENT'S PATENT. The right side has Belgian proof stamps and MADE IN BELGIUM. The re
Luger LP08 Artillery Model leather holster and wooden shoulder stock. The holster is made from brown cow hide and has heavy duty cotton stitching along the seams. The shoulder stock is made from wood
