Original U.S. WWII M1 Carbine Rifle Canvas Carry Case by Shane Mfg. Co. - Dated 1944 Iraq The reverse is engraved with

The reverse is engraved with L

DERBYSHIRE YEO Steel plume tin measures 19" overall length and is oval in cross section 7" x 3" with a hinged lid on either end

There is some light staining from wear in several areas

The usual markings on the bottom look to have been removed when the paint was

for maker Samuel Dawes of Birmingham

Original U.S. WWII M1 Carbine Rifle Canvas Carry Case by Shane Mfg. Co. - Dated 1944 Iraq The reverse is engraved withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition example of a WWII Issue Carry Case for the M1 Carbine, officially known as the "United States Carbine, Caliber . 30, M1." This case was intended for transporting the rifle easily when in non combat areas, keeping it free from dirt and wear. This example is marked under the top flap: SHANE MFG. CO. 1944, and is made of OD Green #7 Canvas, which has just a bit of storage wear as well as