Vietnam US Army Bianchi M66 " Experimental Ambidextrous " 1911 Pistol
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:123840 | Modified Item: No |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Hard to find, only one for sale on eBay.
Vietnam US Army - USMC Bianchi M66 Belt Holster RARE!! USA Military Holster for the 1911 Colt
It is completely ambidextrous, and can be worn on both the left and right side, Butt to front or rear.
This is an experimental holster made by Bianchi under contract with the US Government. It was designed to be an ambidextrous hoster. It has belt loops on both sides of the holster. The loops have snaps so the holster can be installed or ...removed without having to remove the belt. It has a movable Flap with the US logo embossed on both sides. The flap will swivel upward if the pistol is drawn. T is no need to fumble with snaps or "lift the dot" fasteners before drawing the pistol. Please see page #332 and #333 of Edward Scott Meadows book "US Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes"Vietnam Era MP Military Police Belt Holsters are getting very hard to find. This one will make any Vietnam Collector very happy.INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holster is in Excellent Condition. It shows normal use, but no abuse, All Stitching, All Snaps are in tight and Excellent Condition - Really a GREAT Holster !
Guaranteed Original, See my Feedback and bid with confidence !
Below comment is from https://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?208434-Bianchi-m66-us-ambidextrous-holster
I carried one of these M66 holsters for six years as an infantry officer with the US ARMY back in the early 70's. Bought it from a Bianchi advertisement in Guns & Ammo magazine, as I liked the looks of it. The ad stated that it was approved by the Army for wear and, as I was about to be commissioned a 2nd lieutenant, I thought the holster would provide a little panache to my combat gear. I loved it, and still have mine! Best damned holster ever made for the M1911, in my opinion! It hugs the body, rides high on the hip and doesn't bounce when running, provided your web gear is properly adjusted. Quite a few MP's in the RVN carried them.
Pistol in photos is not for sale and used for demonstration purposes only.
Vietnam US Army - USMC Bianchi M66 Belt Holster RARE!! USA Military Holster for the 1911 Colt
It is completely ambidextrous, and can be worn on both the left and right side, Butt to front or rear.
This is an experimental holster made by Bianchi under contract with the US Government. It was designed to be an ambidextrous hoster. It has belt loops on both sides of the holster. The loops have snaps so the holster can be installed or ...removed without having to remove the belt. It has a movable Flap with the US logo embossed on both sides. The flap will swivel upward if the pistol is drawn. T is no need to fumble with snaps or "lift the dot" fasteners before drawing the pistol. Please see page #332 and #333 of Edward Scott Meadows book "US Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes"Vietnam Era MP Military Police Belt Holsters are getting very hard to find. This one will make any Vietnam Collector very happy.INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holster is in Excellent Condition. It shows normal use, but no abuse, All Stitching, All Snaps are in tight and Excellent Condition - Really a GREAT Holster !
Guaranteed Original, See my Feedback and bid with confidence !
Below comment is from https://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?208434-Bianchi-m66-us-ambidextrous-holster
I carried one of these M66 holsters for six years as an infantry officer with the US ARMY back in the early 70's. Bought it from a Bianchi advertisement in Guns & Ammo magazine, as I liked the looks of it. The ad stated that it was approved by the Army for wear and, as I was about to be commissioned a 2nd lieutenant, I thought the holster would provide a little panache to my combat gear. I loved it, and still have mine! Best damned holster ever made for the M1911, in my opinion! It hugs the body, rides high on the hip and doesn't bounce when running, provided your web gear is properly adjusted. Quite a few MP's in the RVN carried them.
Pistol in photos is not for sale and used for demonstration purposes only.
