US Army WW1 COLT 1911 .45 PISTOL M-1912 SQUAD CLEANING KIT BRASS "BANJO" OILER

Description

The .45 pistol was developed for the US Army in 1911 after the .38 failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. US Army officers and NCOs carried the .45 during WW1, and a specially designed cleaning kit was issued at squad level to prevent corrosion and malfunctions. This US Army WW1 COLT 1911 .45 PISTOL M-1912 SQUAD CLEANING KIT BRASS "BANJO" OILER is in very good condition, with about 6 numbers stamped in black at one side of the body, a spot dent in the edge rim at the other side of the body, and with some overall patina and age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the oiler is in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the tough brass construction, which retains approximately 85% of the original brown finish. Most interestingly, it boasts the classic dispensing nozzle, sports the original cap with a fully intact metal retention chain, and is a fine example of a rare, original US Army WW1 COLT 1911 .45 PISTOL M-1912 SQUAD CLEANING KIT BRASS "BANJO" OILER. No kit included. Now celebrating over 20 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and sporting classics, including a rare, original Portuguese Angola War SADF 32BN FAPLA LIZARD CAMO HBT FIELD COMBAT SHIRT in near mint condition, boasting the classic single exposed button flap closure pleated chest pockets, and retaining a great amount of the vibrant Portuguese lizard camouflage colors.
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