Original U.S. WWI Model 1911 Semi Automatic .45 Cal Pistol Securing Lanyard Category_Rear Sight Assembly It was hoped that the

It was hoped that the 15th AF stationed in the Mediterranean would be able to operate when the Eighth Air Force (8th AF) in England was socked in by bad English weather

It is marked TORINO in an oval over an 1878 date on the barrel

LeMay transferred to bomber aircraft in 1937

This example follows the standard French style

Original U.S. WWI Model 1911 Semi Automatic .45 Cal Pistol Securing Lanyard Category_Rear Sight Assembly It was hoped that theOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a wonderful opportunity to add an original 1917 patent dated Pistol Lanyard to fit your M1911! It is to attach a lanyard, (long piece of rope) so if your sidearm fell out of your holster or someone tried to take it, it would remain attached to you. This was standard in the old days when holsters were not form fitting or had good retention. Lanyards are actually still in use today with the Militarys sidearms.