Original U.S. WWII M1A1 Carbine 1943-dated Canvas Paratrooper Jump Case Scabbard by Atlas Awning Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia The front half of the

The front half of the 9 1/2" cannon shaped barrel still retains its heavy GOLD inlay which almost looks like the day it was made

Inside the header is the original rope with loops at either side

II submachine gun is blowback operated

Although it dates perhaps 30 years before Jim Bowie was killed at the Alamo the large blade with a very slight Bowie style point would make this a forerunner of things to come

There also is a repaired crack near the front lock screw

Original U.S. WWII M1A1 Carbine 1943-dated Canvas Paratrooper Jump Case Scabbard by Atlas Awning Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia The front half of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a WWII Issue Paratrooper Jump Case for the Carbine, Cal . 30, M1A1, which was a paratrooper version with a folding stock. Referred to variously as the Scabbard, M1A1, Jump Case, or Paratrooper holster, it was designed to carry and protect the M1 M1A1 folding stock carbine during a parachute jump. The bags were padded with felt on the leg side, so the bag had to be carried U. S. side