Original U.S. WWII M1 Experimental Carbine Short Hip Holster Case by Lub. Prod. Co - dated 1943 Martini-Henry Rifle The rifle has all matching

The rifle has all matching serial numbers

The left side of the receiver on this fine example is clearly marked with Châtellerault

This wonderful rare example helmet's has some minor wear

Also included is a photo and scrap album of the sailor to whom the belt is named

Original U.S. WWII M1 Experimental Carbine Short Hip Holster Case by Lub. Prod. Co - dated 1943 Martini-Henry Rifle The rifle has all matchingOriginal Item: Only one available. These are quite rare! This is an excellent 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 scabbard