- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
Anyone identify this one for me? I'm assuming it's for a M1 Garand but it looks too narrow for a Garand and too long for a Carbine. 
US Rifle Carrying Bag
- Thread starter Vimy Ridge
- Start date
-There is a belief that this was actually a Carbine case modified for the Garand, in order to fill a Q.M. order.
-Another theory is that this particular maker made a mistake in cutting the material and simply patched together the end piece.
-The last theory was that a surplus house modified these cases in the 1960's to include with the purchase of an M-1 Garand.
-Some have even said this variation was modified for use with the M1903 rifle.
I have seen a lot of these cases in the past 35 years of collecting, though most were un-modified pieces for both the M-1 carbine and Garand. I have one exactly the same as the one pictured which came with a Garand I bought a number of years ago. The Garand will fit, albeit a bit snug.
The case looks to be in decent condition, with all the straps intact...I assume the zipper works...if so that is a bonus.
-Another theory is that this particular maker made a mistake in cutting the material and simply patched together the end piece.
-The last theory was that a surplus house modified these cases in the 1960's to include with the purchase of an M-1 Garand.
-Some have even said this variation was modified for use with the M1903 rifle.
I have seen a lot of these cases in the past 35 years of collecting, though most were un-modified pieces for both the M-1 carbine and Garand. I have one exactly the same as the one pictured which came with a Garand I bought a number of years ago. The Garand will fit, albeit a bit snug.
The case looks to be in decent condition, with all the straps intact...I assume the zipper works...if so that is a bonus.
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
Thanks for the reply, a mystery case indeed. Yes, the zipper works well. Any idea on what it would be worth?
.30/06 FTW
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- Location
- Thunder Bay, Ontario
I have one almost exactly like that, and I too wonder what its worth.
The Garand case you have runs any where from $40 to $100.
With out the extra piece on the end they average $75 to $125
An original carbine case is a bit more, $150 to $200, the paratrooper M1-A1 carry case can bring as high as $350 to $400.
BTW...I collect U.S Militaria and have seen these things frequently...check my thread in HOBBIES and GADGETS under "Mini Museum".
Cheers
With out the extra piece on the end they average $75 to $125
An original carbine case is a bit more, $150 to $200, the paratrooper M1-A1 carry case can bring as high as $350 to $400.
BTW...I collect U.S Militaria and have seen these things frequently...check my thread in HOBBIES and GADGETS under "Mini Museum".
Cheers
Close but...no cigar.
The wider part of the case is too short for the receiver of the MG...we tried one and no go.
Good thought though!!
- Location
- Pile of Bones, SK
Did BAR's and Johnson's have cases similar to this?
I do recall seeing a hard leather carry case for the BAR, It may have been WW1 issue though. Have never seen a specific case for the Johnson, though the USMC had a case for the Johnson LMG, primarily for the para-Marine. They broke the gun down into three pieces and inserted into a padded zippered case.
