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

Simson & Compagnie was the largest manufacturer of edged weapons and firearms in Suhl

upon approval by the War Department

The reverse is marked with “STERLING” and has the manufacturer marking of BALFOUR

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

Steel scabbard with wood lining

Original U.S. WWII M1 Experimental Carbine Short Hip Holster Case by Lub. Prod. Co - dated 1943 Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Simson & Compagnie was theOriginal 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