Original U.S. WWII M1 Experimental Carbine Short Hip Holster Case by Lub. Prod. Co - dated 1943 Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts upon approval by the War

upon approval by the War Department

Steel scabbard with wood lining

- One Imperial German Schulterstück Shoulder Board

The condition is excellent with very minor color loss and wear/tear to the edges

It is a survivor of the felt hats worn by certain 18th century armies

Original U.S. WWII M1 Experimental Carbine Short Hip Holster Case by Lub. Prod. Co - dated 1943 Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts upon approval by the WarOriginal Item: Only one available. These are quite rare! This is an very good condition unissued example of the extremely rare experimental U. S. WWII M1 Carbine short hip holster. The short holster was specifically designed for troops that could not be encumbered by carry a rifle over the shoulder with a sling or in their hands. The ingenious short holster allowed the user to have both hands free by allowing the M1936 pistol belt to slide between the