Prime example of US WWII leatherwork.
Now to get what belongs in there!
Prime example of US WWII leatherwork.
Now to get what belongs in there!
Do you have the magazine boxes or other pack saddle set up.Those cases are impressive and as you say if you only had what goes in it.An itch I'll never scratch most likely even in the semi version.
I've noticed several of these on the market lately,any clue as to where from?
"...HUGE!! WWII leather gun case..." Your pictures are certainly HUGE. Please reduce the size. Pictures that big take a very long time to load for a dial up member.
It's an M1 Rifle vehicle scabbard. Motorcycles, jeeps, etc.
"...Now to get what belongs in there..." Don't have an M1? CMP. Jump the hoops and shoot the matches even if you don't have to. You'll meet some of the best people you'll ever meet, who will bend over backwards to help you. http://www.thecmp.org/
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Sure a M1 Garand would fit, but it's designed for something a bit larger.....
I have one, missing the metal bracket though & stitching is come loose in a couple spots. Found it at a Flea market a couple years ago.
Is that for a BAR? I didnt know thay made those type of cases for them.
Have heard that they were also mounted in Half-tracks to carry the BAR.
Look at how well made it is! We have lost so much transforming society to an economy based on disposable goods. The only things I own right now that I am reasonably confident will still be here in 70 years were all made 70 years ago.
Havea saddle scabbard for a K31. Swiss leather work is nice